The pandemic forced improvisational theater to adapt rapidly. The reliance on proximity and audience energy inherent in improv presented significant challenges. However, the community embraced online platforms, leading to a blend of challenges and unique opportunities for creativity and global connection.
Brad’s Corner
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.
Explore Monkey Business Institute's journey into experimental improv comedy with Improv Labs. Discover how short form roots led to diverse, audience-pleasing long form shows like Impromp2, The Merge, and Possibly A Disaster, showcasing the troupe's evolving creativity and challenging performance styles.
Get ready for the BEST Summer Camp Ever! Our Kids Improv Camp builds social skills, creativity, and confidence through fun, interactive games. Learn the fundamentals of improv in a supportive environment with our expert instructors. Registration opens soon. Visit the Kids Classes section for details.
Explore how the improv mindset enhances workplace interactions. Discover key elements like clear goals, engagement, innovation, group flow, and the crucial 'Yes, And' principle. Learn how these improv-inspired practices can transform your team's culture and boost productivity, creating a more dynamic and collaborative environment.
Improv has evolved significantly, shedding its previous demographic limitations. Our community is embracing broader representation with increased efforts to welcome diverse backgrounds, ages, and experiences. Discover how we're fostering a more inclusive improv landscape and the ongoing journey towards greater diversity.
Join MBI on December 2nd at Doubledays in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, for a benefit concert supporting Julie Sheldon, fondly known as Wonder Woman. Julie was recently diagnosed with cancer. Help us support her fight by attending or donating. All proceeds will help offset her medical expenses.
Brad 'the Dark' Knight shares his passion for creating new improv shows, a journey that has resulted in over a hundred unique productions. His latest, 'BIFF! BANG! KA-POW!! The Super Power Hour,' is a comic-book inspired spectacle where audience drawings inspire improv scenes that come to life.
Discover how improv classes can unlock your potential. From boosting confidence and creative expression to improving public speaking and adaptability, improv offers tangible benefits for personal and professional growth. It's more than a trend; it's a proven path to self-discovery and community.