WorkshopImprovisation
This is not an acting class. It's a gym for reality.
WorkshopImprovisation
Life doesn't give you a script. Neither does this workshop. Improvisation Workshop is a 3-hour experience where you practice the core skill of being present, responsive, and genuinely connected — in the moment, with real people, without preparation.
Using the same tools actors train with, we explore what happens when you stop trying to control the outcome and start trusting what emerges. You'll leave with a different relationship to uncertainty — and a few games you'll want to play again.
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
• fear of saying the wrong thing
• 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:
Improv isn't about being funny. It's about listening, accepting, and building together — the same skills that make you effective at work, in relationships, and in life. We train these skills through structured play.
We practice the same foundations through:
"Yes, and..." — building on what's offered instead of resisting it
Active listening — hearing what's actually said, not what you expected
Supporting your partner — making others look good
Accepting mistakes — treating everything as material
Staying in the moment — presence as a practiced skill
What to expect
The course unfolds over three stages
REMOVING MASKS (45 MIN)
We slow down, land in the body, and let go of the social armor. Grounding exercises, authentic movement, and awareness practices help you arrive — fully — into the room and into the group.
WARM-UP (30 MIN)
Energy games and group synchronization exercises wake up attention and reaction. Counting to 8, rhythm games, mirroring — simple structures that start building collective awareness and trust.
MPROVISATION & CONNECTION (60 MIN)
The core of the workshop. Pair and group improv exercises — the Realtor, Cats vs Dogs, Party Planning, Silent Sync — where you practice being present, responsive, and playful in real time.
INTEGRATION (30 MIN)
We close by reflecting on what happened — what surprised you, what shifted, what you noticed. The principles of improv translate directly into everyday life, and we name those connections together.
What you’ll experience
Greater presence in conversations
You stop rehearsing and start listening. Interactions become more real, more alive.
More comfort
When you practice saying "yes, and" to the unexpected — the unexpected stops feeling threatening.
Connection with people
Using the body as an anchor: breathe, feel, respond
Playfulness as a resource
Not just in a workshop — but in meetings, difficult conversations, and moments when you need to adapt fast.
Inside the program
What Participants Say
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.
Commitment& Details
April 5, Sunday, 2-5 pm
Session Length: 3 hours
Held: English / Ukrainian
Format: Live Presence
Experience Level: Open to All (No prior experience required)
Group size: Up to 15 participants
What to bring: Comfortable clothing and an open mind
Location: [City / Studio Name / Address]
ProgramSchedule
Phase 1 — Removing Masks (45 min)
Phase 2 — Warm-Up (30 min)
Phase 3 — Improvisation & Connection (60 min)
Phase 4 — Integration (30 min)