What is Improv?

Improv is short for improvisation; it is a form of live theatre, often comedy, in which the characters and dialogue of a scene are made up as you go along - no scripts! Programming will be inspired by the teacher’s Tokyo and New York City improv training, as well as Whose Line Is It Anyway?

What is Senior Improv?

Senior Improv is taking improv games and activities and modifying them to meet the needs of seniors, with a focus on right-brain thinking and improving cognitive abilities.

What is Spontaneous Smiles!!?

Ann’s signature improv program Spontaneous Smiles!! is an improv program tailor-made for seniors in community centers and assisted living facilities.

What can Seniors gain from participating in the Spontaneous Smiles!! program?

By participating, Seniors will:

• Be spontaneous

• Lift their mood

• Be creative

• Stimulate right-brain thinking

• Improve cognitive abilities

• Feel a sense of community with the group

• Gain socialization skills

• Collaborate with their peers

• De-stress

• Boost confidence

• Think on their feet