11/22/2025
Did you know the same theater games that launched comedy legends like Second City were originally invented to help people communicate better? Dive into the surprising 20th-century history of comedy improv—from Viola Spolin’s groundbreaking Chicago theater games to the collaborative techniques of Keith Johnstone—and discover how this art form became the ultimate tool for modern life.
We trace the line from Psychodrama to the core rule of "Yes, And," revealing the historical and scientific proof: Improv is clinically effective exposure therapy that murders perfectionism and slashes anxiety by forcing you to stop overthinking.
This isn't just about getting laughs; it's about getting better. See how improv's focus on vulnerability and interdependence is now being used by organizations like Railway City Improv to boost individual mental health and how corporations (yes, even the tech giants!) are paying thousands to use role reversal and collaborative games to re-wire their "phone zombie" employees for radical team growth and deep empathy.
Unlock the secret history of play that fixes your brain and supercharges your team!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1LZ3yOK0RYThe Anxiety-Killing, Team-Building Time Machine: A Hilariously Historic Guide to Applied Improv
Did you know the same theater games that launched comedy legends like Second City were originally invented to help people communicate better? Dive into the s...
