Improvisation and the Art of Communication

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This course is designed to use the art of improvisation to strengthen skills in communication & collaboration and find the natural impulses that make humans relate to each other, even in uncomfortable situations. Through hands-on formats, students will participate in various acting scenarios that broaden the ability to think on their feet, finding creative ways to move a moment forward. The art of improv will be used to demonstrate how humans use it on a daily basis to overcome unexpected situations in the work, school, or home environment. Students will also learn that improvisation is not a limited theatrical form (i.e. comedy) and will be provided opportunities to create and workshop formats that focus on empathetic response to a variety of social situations.