Chicago Style Improv Jam for Educators, Founders, & Creative Humans

“There’s no such thing as a good decision. Just make a decision and make it good.” —Charna Halpern, co-creator of long-form improv (she literally said this to your host, Kelly) What does improv have to do with education and technology? A lot, actually. Improv helps us become better listeners, more confident communicators, more adaptable collaborators, and more creative problem-solvers. It teaches us to make decisions without having every answer, build on other people’s ideas, recover when something doesn’t go as planned, and create environments where people feel safe enough to participate. Those skills matter in classrooms, startups, creative teams—and nearly everywhere else. But this isn’t a lecture about improv. We’re going to do it!!! Jump in and try. Learn skills in communication, negotiation, confidence, and leadership. No audience. No stage. Everybody plays—including you! This is a real Chicago-style improv jam, inspired by the kinds of jams held at iO, the Annoyance, and Playground Theater. We’ll warm up together, break into groups, jump into scenes, and perform. You’ll learn by doing. Never done improv? Great. Been performing for years? Even better. Educators, founders, technologists, facilitators, performers, and curious humans are all welcome. The only requirement is showing up ready to jump in, support your scene partners, and play. You’re welcome to arrive as early as 3:30 p.m.