An improv class can be more than just fun and games. There's a freedom in saying "yes, and," in coming from a place of yes, that I hadn't considered until I took Improv 1 at The Second City in ...

Nimeet Shah panicked whenever he had to speak before a group at work. “It was pretty severe,” the Chicago IT professional said. “Making eye contact was even so difficult for me.” Anxiety limited the ...

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(CNN)-- Nimeet Shah panicked whenever he had to speak before a group at work. "It was pretty severe," the Chicago IT professional said. "Making eye contact was even so difficult for me." Anxiety ...

“Improv can make communication in high-pressure situations easier,” said Chelsea Clarke, a performer and teacher at UCB Theater in New York City. She normally teaches two to three corporate improv ...

If you've ever taken an improv class, you know they make you do some goofy stuff, like communicate with sounds, not words, and play out all kinds of unique situations. At The Upfront Theatre in ...

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