Paul Vaillancourt workshop reminds us to give big gifts and play our character’s games.

By Erica Clermont On Saturday September 12th, I rushed back from relaxing in Palm Springs to take a workshop at Finest City Improv with Paul Vaillancourt. I had met Paul previously, once at one of my first long form shows back when we did them at the Moniker Warehouse, and, next … Read More

“IM-PROM” will be the party of the year!

Imagine if you could call a mulligan on your high school prom and do it all over again… Would you be the sexy cheerleader? The captain of the Water Polo team? Would you make your move on that hot teacher? Would you get revenge for Carrie? Whatever you want… it … Read More

Improv for scientists, accountants, lawyers, doctors and you

Yes, Lawyers Have Funny Bones

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/20/nyregion/nyregionspecial2/20comicnj.html?_r=1&

How to Run Your Company Like an Improv Group, by Twitter CEO Dick Costolo

http://www.bloomberg.com/bw/articles/2013-04-11/how-to-run-your-company-like-an-improv-group-by-twitter-ceo-dick-costolo

When The Art Of The Deal Includes Improv Training

http://www.npr.org/2012/12/05/166484466/it-s-improv-night-at-business-school

Why Improv Training Is Great Business Training

http://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesleadershipforum/2014/06/27/why-improv-training-is-great-business-training/

So Funny, It Doesn’t Hurt

http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/09/comedy-improv-anxiety/403933/?utm_source=SFFB

The Value of Vulnerability

One of the greatest lessons I’ve learned from of improvisation is the value of vulnerability. I have always identified as a strong, fearless, and independent woman. I take charge and make things happen, and I love this about myself! Unfortunately, this attitude has sometimes made it hard for me to … Read More

Why using improvisation to teach business skills is no joke.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/BUSINESS/02/18/improvisation.business.skills/