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Exciting TheatreSports news

On August 25, 2009

So, for a few years now the TheatreSports training course has been run by other most talented and capable, but I have decided to jump in this time around and train up some new TheatreSports improvisers. And I am so excited. The course will be held on 19, 20 and 26, 27 of September and it is open to anyone who thinks they’ve ‘got that thing’ or even those who want to find out if they do. It’s really intense, really fun and the best way to learn all sorts of amazing things (including bad Russian accents!) by ‘just doing it’ or ‘saying yes!’

Get hold of me, or join our or sign up for our news letter on the TheatreSports website. Then just come and play!

Ooooobama! Yes we can.

By megan

On November 5, 2008

In applied improv, deeply personal, political

I am in such a good mood. And I feel so connected to people. It’s such a thrill and a comfort to see people choosing well and positively as opposed to being driven by fear and paranoia. Now we can believe in our own future in a more positive way.

The best part? The philosophy of yes we can. Which is the first rule of TheatreSports. la la la la laaaaaa laaaaa!

A cool TheatreSports thing

By megan

On September 8, 2008

In applied improv, theatre stuff

One of the things I did this weekend was run a special TheatreSports class. It’s with an entirely new group of players, and hopefully a handful of them will come through the ranks and be able to play and improvise in front of a live, paying audience in the not too distant future. So, what’s so special about this group? Well, it’s a totally black, predominantly Xhosa speaking group. I am embarking on a long term relationship with Ikwezi Theatre, who operate from The Baxter, and I’ll be working with this group for a while.

In the 15 years of me running TheatreSports in Slaap Stad, it has been impossible to develop and sustain a diverse group of players. I know that language is always a barrier; it is so difficult to improvise in a second language. But that’s not all. The theatrical divides in this city are huge, with issues around accessibility, affordability, transport, exposure, audience divisions and ignorance.

What is obvious for me is that the language of improvisation is universal, and the joy, discovery and freedom it encourages and pushes players towards is infectious. So let’s hope this is the beginning of a whole new community of improvisers.

Improvisation for leaders

By megan

On February 19, 2008

In applied improv

Over the last couple of years I have been getting more and more involved with improvisation and its skills as a tool in business leadership. I have run many successful ‘corporate workshops’ using and teaching improv to business people. I love it. It is like watching magic happen. The principles of improv are so simple and easy to apply. They are about saying yes, and working in a team, and really listening, and being present. The workshops I run are highly interactive, physical and fast.

Somebody who has been very interested in my work (and that of other improvisers in the world) is Louise van Rhyn, who has been working with business and leadership and dealing with change. We two have joined forces to offer a really exciting workshop, Improv for Leaders, which will take place on the 14th of March. So, if you or your team or your boss wants to join us, get hold of me here or on for more info or to book.

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Exciting TheatreSports news

Ooooobama! Yes we can.

A cool TheatreSports thing

Improvisation for leaders

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