Tonight marks graduation for me: Graduation from an eight-week improvisational comedy class that’s challenged me, panicked me and ultimately liberated me--at least a little--from many of the fears and ...

Programming note: Catch season 2 of the critically-acclaimed CNN Original Series “History of Comedy,” Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Nimeet Shah panicked whenever he had to speak before a group at work.

If last year taught us anything, it’s that planning can only get us so far. What’s the cliche? “The best-laid plans…” and then people trail off ominously. Yep, that was last year if you were a teacher ...

“Improv can make communication in high-pressure situations easier,” said Chelsea Clarke, a performer and teacher at UCB Theater in New York City. She normally teaches two to three corporate improv ...

I've recently been taking some improv classes through The Hashtag Comedy Co. in Columbus, Ohio. I thought it would be fun to learn the basics of improv, to develop some useful skills. I had no idea, ...

After 18 months of pandemic-imposed isolation, people are venturing out again. They are trying to find their place in this new world, and some hope an improv class might help. COVID has obviously kept ...

“Now you are wizards and fairies!” My improv teacher Jamie shouted with glee, and the five of us flapped our arms like wings and zapped each other with imaginary wands. We had two minutes to ...

Associate Artistic Director Kent Davis returns to the Equinox Theatre acting school to teach his high-energy and nurturing classes, designed equally for the seasoned pro and those wanting to try ...

For as long as I can remember, I have been curious. I want to see and experience new things, learn about people and the world around me, ask deep questions. And especially as I get older, life feels ...