MBI recently hosted a playshop for incoming MBAs at UW-Madison's School of Business. Professional Fun-haver Sheila Robertson led the engaging session at Grainger Hall. Attendees experienced the benefits of improv firsthand. We had a fantastic time connecting with future business leaders and look forward to returning.
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Get ready for a fresh brew of comedy with House Blend, Monkey Business Institute's new weekly improv show. Premiering September 4th at 7pm, this show features a mix of rising stars and seasoned professionals for a smooth and funny experience. Don't miss the debut!
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.
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!
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.
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.
Prepare for Friday night improv chaos! The Gauntlet XXII: New and Improved is MBI's winner-takes-all comedy battle. Featuring all-new games and challenges designed by reigning champion Tara Ptasnik, this is a showdown you won't want to miss. Get your tickets for an unforgettable night of improv.