Feb 10Winter Wellness at TightropeImprov for Wellness What a wonderful fall we had at Tightrope Impro Theatre’s Improv for Wellness Department! We’re reaching so many people with the joy of improv along with our partners at UBC Brain Wellness Centre, Parkinson Society BC, Columbia Speech and Language Services Inc., and QueerProv. …4 min read4 min read
Aug 26, 2021Improv for Wellness? Yes, Indeed!Tightrope Improv offers 6 courses in biggest fall virtual line up yet. Dan Dumsha here, the Director of Improv for Work and Wellness at Tightrope Impro Theatre. I’m passionate about teaching and performing improv to build confidence and community. …Wellness2 min readWellness2 min read
Aug 18, 2021Becoming Unblockable: Stuttering With a Smile.By Robert O’Brien I was once asked if it was possible to stutter with a smile on my face? As someone who has struggled with my speech from an early age, I would have automatically said no. But as I have aged (gracefully) and discovered acting and improvisation, my answer…3 min read3 min read
Aug 14, 2021Express Yourself! Finding Strength in Your WordsBy Rebecca Gifford What does writing mean to you? This is the question I ask everyone who’s ever attended one of my workshops. Usually right after I ask you your name. Your answer to this question tells a story. It immediately offers a glimpse into who you are, what’s important to…Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
Jun 3, 2021All the World is (an Outdoor) Stageby Jeff Gladstone An audience of strangers on the street is the most honest audience you could ask for. When the audience is bored, they LEAVE. On television, if you’re bored you can just change the channel. In indoor theatre, if you’re bored, you suffer in silence. Woven into many…Improv4 min readImprov4 min read
Jan 8, 2021Why I Needed Improv to Help With My Public Speaking SkillsBy Afrothiti Yannitsos As an extrovert, and somebody that really enjoys public speaking, I thought that there was no need for me to enroll in a public speaking course. I mean, I never get nervous, I gain my energy from others, and it’s something that I really like to do…Public Speaking3 min readPublic Speaking3 min read
Nov 16, 2020Improv Takes Your Virtual Company Holiday Party From Drab To FabAre you in charge of the company holiday party in 2021? Feel like you must have been on Santa’s naughty list? With the ongoing challenge of the pandemic, this year you might want to keep things virtual. So, how can you make it special? Not to fear, your company party…Holiday Party Ideas3 min readHoliday Party Ideas3 min read
Oct 15, 2020How to use Improv Skills With the 3 Most Common Types of InterviewsBy Afrothiti Yannitsos The interview process looks different depending on which stage you are at. Each type of interview has a different goal, format, and even communication style and set up. …4 min read4 min read
Oct 1, 2020How Having Improv Skills Can Be a Game Changer for Your Next InterviewBy Afrothiti Yannitsos Interviewing for a new role, especially in a tough economy, can be both exciting and stressful. Not only are all the normal interviewing stressors present, but you have to find a natural way to showcase the best version of yourself. …Improv3 min readImprov3 min read
