May 2012

Using Improv to Teach Business Skills is No Joke Check out this recent article from CNN. And remember, Laugh-Masters Academy offers Corporate Training Programs specially designed for business. In these Workshops you'll learn valuable skills like: Responding to what's being said, as opposed to your own agenda Taking yourself less seriously Using the "Yes, and..." technique in [...]

Who Should Take Improv and Why May 27, 2012 Posted by: - LMA Staff Category: Business Improv , Improv.Blog , No Comments Improv gives you super powers. And we wouldn’t make that up. Improv is a great tool for anyone interested in personal & professional development. Our classes will improve your creative thinking, problem solving, [...]

Improv is Good for You! Writers - Learn to set up scenes quickly and efficiently Actors - Gain self-confidence, improve quickness and wit Directors - Better understand comedy and humor and its sources Comics - Sometimes the joke isn’t the joke Public Speakers - Develop stage presence, conquer fear of crowds and vulnerability Innovators - [...]

Laugh-Masters Academy is developing a 6-week Webinar Series specifically for Writers interested in learning the structure and craft of sketch comedy. In this program you will learn the different styles and types of sketches as well as, improve your ability to brainstorm ideas, create environments and characters, write dialogue, write for the stage and work [...]

Improv Helps You Listen & Audition Better - Matt Walsh Interview Check out this great KCRW podcast interview with Matt Walsh.  Walsh is a veteran improviser who co-founded Upright Citizens Bridgade (UCB) years ago with Matt Besser, Amy Poehler and Ian Roberts. He talks about how improv can help you in the audition room and make you a [...]

Improv is Good for Business Check this Fast Company Magazine article about how Improv is good for corporate team building and fuels business innovation. If you'd like to book one of our private Corporate Training Programs, get in touch. Check out these other great links too: Using Improv to Teach Business Skills is No Joke (CNN) [...]