6-week ProgramImprovisation
Actor-Based Improvisation Training for Adaptability, Creative Thinking, and Real-Time Response
6-week ProgramImprovisation
Improvisation is a 6-week course focused on adaptability, spontaneity, and real-time response. Through actor improvisation practices — partner exercises, group games, and playful creative challenges participants train the ability to listen, adapt, and act when there is no script.
If Presence & Play teaches you how to stand on the surfboard, Improvisation teaches you how to ride the wave — responding to change with creativity, clarity, and confidence."
The Situation:
Modern life rarely follows a script. Conversations shift, plans change, and unexpected moments require us to respond quickly. But many of us have learned to rely on preparation, control, and “the right answer.” When the situation changes, we often hesitate, overthink, or freeze.
You might recognize yourself here:
• constant self-analysis and overthinking
• difficulty reacting spontaneously
• tension in the body during conversations or presentations
• social anxiety or emotional distance
• having ideas but struggling to express them under attention
The Practices:
On stage there is no script for what the partner will say — actors learn to listen, adapt, and respond in real time. We adapt play-based actor training practices for everyday life. The goal isn’t to perform better — it’s to help you stay flexible, creative, and confident when plans change.
In this course we practice the same foundations through:
• embodied awareness exercises
• improvisation games and spontaneous interaction
• creative imagination practices
• attention and deep listening training
• partner and group improvisations
• playful experimentation with mistakes
What to expect
The course unfolds over three stages
PRESENCE AND ADAPTABILITY
Here we create a safe and playful space, introduce the improvisational mindset, and train the ability to stay present and respond when plans change.
BODY INTELLIGENCE AND CREATIVE THINKING
Here we establish psychological safety and begin shifting attention from constant thinking to physical awareness.
COMMUNICATION AND SPONTANEOUS ACTION
Here we deepen listening, collaboration, and improvisation under pressure, culminating in a collective improvised performance that celebrates the journey.
What you’ll experience
Embodied Adaptability
Shift from overthinking or freezing to sensing and responding through the body.
Spontaneous Creativity
Shift from habitual thinking to imaginative exploration.
Deep Listening & Authentic Communication
Shift from waiting to speak to truly hearing and responding.
Confidence in Action
Shift from fear of mistakes to curiosity and experimentation.
Inside the program
Program instructors:
Igor Kliuchnyk
Lead Instructor, Founder of Tisto Studio NYC
Igor Kliuchnyk
Co-founder of Beautiful Flowers Theatre and NAFTA Theatre, Kharkiv
Co-founder of TISTO School (Ukraine) - 1,000+ graduates and 20+ original training programs
Co-founder of the humanitarian foundation Rescue Now (since 2022)
TEDx speaker · Co-founder of Parade Fest International Theater Festival
15+ years working at the intersection of theater, education, and leadership, building and leading teams of 200+ people using theater-based methods.
Yuriy Klyatskin
Director · Actor · Improvisation Teacher
Yuriy Klyatskin
Instructor — Online Webinar: Playful Improvisation
24 years of practice in improvisational theater and performance
Founder of the Klyatskin School of Improvisation and immersive theater Potik
15 years actor, director, and educator at Chornyi Kvadrat Improvisation Theater (Kyiv)
Improv coach on the TV show League of Laughter — seasons 7–9
Commitment& Details
Start March 24 → April 21
Thursdays, 7-9:30 pm
Session Length: 2 hours
Held: English
What to bring: Comfortable clothing and an open mind
Location: [City / Studio Name / Address]
Investment: $480
Format: Hybrid: In-Person sessions & Online webinars
Commitment: Full 6-week enrollment (no drop-ins)
Experience Level: Open to All (No prior experience required)
Group size: Group of max 18 participants
ProgramSchedule
March 19, Tuesday (In-Person)
March 25, Tuesday (In-Person)
April 2, Tuesday (In-Person)
April 9, Saturday (Online Webinars)
April 16, Tuesday (In-Person)
March 26, Saturday (Online Webinars)
April 27, Tuesday (In-Person)