Unlock the secrets of the improv mindset with keynote speaker Brad Knight. Learn how to enhance communication and listening skills within your organization through the power of improv. Discover how Brad's engaging approach can transform your next event and leave a lasting impact on your audience, making your event unforgettable.
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Sheila Robertson, a professional fun haver, has been making people laugh with improv since the early 90s. Inspired at 14, she honed her skills across the country, performing and teaching. Now with Monkey Business Institute, Sheila brings the spirit of 'Yes, and...' to life for everyone.
Discover how improv comedy skills can transform your communication. Sheila Robertson's custom playshop at UW-Madison showcased how these techniques enhance personal and professional growth. Learn more about these valuable, lifelong skills and how they can benefit your team. Visit our Playshop page for details or contact us.
The Isthmus' Mad Faves 2018 is here, and Monkey Business Institute needs your vote! Help us be recognized as your favorite performance group. This year's voting has a single round, so please spread the word and encourage everyone you know to cast their ballot. Your support means the world to us!
Reflect on the 5th Annual Improv Retreat with key takeaways from a seasoned camper. Learn about creating inclusive spaces, embracing vulnerability on stage, the power of deep listening, and the simple joys of play and good company. Discover insights that can enrich your improv journey and beyond.
Meet Vanessa Tortolano, a true Renaissance woman. Beyond her role in Monkey Business Institute, she's a stand-up comic, entrepreneur behind NessAlla Kombucha, musician, herbalist, and mother. Discover her journey into improv, her stand-up adventures, and the exciting projects she's part of.
Get ready for an unforgettable comedy spectacle! The popular improv shows Yes Ma'am and The Merge unite for a special all-women improv and stand-up event during Madison Comedy Week. Witness incredible talent in a one-night-only collaboration you won't want to miss.
Discover Yes Ma'am, Madison's all-women improv comedy show. Experience the energy and humor of the Women Of Monkey Business Institute as they explore new comedic territory in this hour-long spectacular. Created by women, for women, it offers a unique space for female performers to shine, delivering fresh perspectives and hilarious takes.
Experience The Merge, a revolutionary comedy show that breaks all the rules. This one-of-a-kind event seamlessly blends stand-up and improv for an unforgettable night. Prepare for unexpected laughs and a truly unique performance that redefines comedy. Get your tickets now!
Explore the origins and impact of improv as a distinctly American art form. This post highlights an episode of 1A featuring author Sam Wasson discussing his book, 'Improv Nation.' Discover how improv, as American as jazz, evolved and its applications beyond the stage, even featuring a chat with a Second City performer.