The Adaptarain
Stories about adaptability. Updated monthly-ish.
A M-B INTERVIEW W/ JEFF KATZMAN, M.D.: A PSYCHIATRIST'S TAKE ON IMPROV
We were pleasantly surprised when one day an improvising psychatrist, Jeff Katzman and co-founder of Theatresports LA, Dan O’Connor, emailed us out the blue. They told us they’ve literally written the book on improv being a valuable tool set to apply in everyday life, and not just in performance.
A M-B INTERVIEW W/ DAN O'CONNOR: IMPROV PERFORMANCE ON STAGE AND IN LIFE
We were pleasantly surprised when one day an improvising psychologist, Jeff Katzman and co-founder of Theatresports LA, Dan O’Connor, emailed us out the blue. They told us they’ve literally written the book on improv being a valuable tool set to apply in everyday life, and not just in performance.
LAUGHING & LEARNING With DEVELOPMENTAL EXCEPTIONALITIES
Adults with developmental exceptionalities are frequently told “You can’t”. “You can’t participate. You can’t do what neurotypical people get to do. You can’t have that opportunity…”. My Improv for Joy class is a a bright, bold, shining example of what someone with a developmental exceptionality can do, when doors are opened and someone says “Yes, you can.”
STORYTELLERS, LEARN TO IMPROVISE: INTERVIEW W/ SAGE TYRTLE
IMPROV & UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH: IMPROV IN CLASSROOMS
IMPROV & CONSENT: WHY "YES, AND" DOESN'T ALWAYS MEAN YES
One of the first tools we learn as improvisers is to say YES. We accept others’ offers on stage and build that idea together. It’s a common misconception that yes means agreement. In improv, yes means acceptance not agreement.