Why do people take improv classes?
To have fun To loosen up, be more creative, and be more spontaneous To perform improv comedy on stage To improve their stand up comedy/juggling/live music/magic act To be better at thinking on their feet…
What is Improv? How can it help me?
In the most elemental sense, improvisation is spontaneous creation. Improvisational theatre is when the performers not only are responsible for the writing, editing, casting, directing, and acting but also responsible for accomplishing it all in…
Private Improv Comedy Shows for Your Conference, Meeting or Party
We can improvise short sketches about your organization or industry, we can create a full length play or musical on the spot based on your suggestion, or we can provide a comedy show full of…
Keynote Address and Presentations
Fun, Fast and Flexible: Improv Skills For Work and Life Energy is contagious! This experiential session is loaded with practical exercises and fresh insights to energize team interactions and improve creative problem solving skills.…
Team Works Corporate Team Building Program
Corporate Training Programs Perfect for new teams, project groups, meetings, or corporate retreats: Bring a team together to form a cohesive unit. Help individuals see themselves as part of a group. Carry fun into a stressful work environment.…
Merlin Works Newsletter: Forever Neotenic
Feature Article: Forever Neotenic by Shana Merlin A lot of my students say they love class because it’s like being a kid again. They feel more playful and imaginative. They get silly and giggly. Feeling child-like…
Merlin Works Awards and Festival Appearances
Awards and Honors Outstanding Contribution to the Austin Improv Community, Austin Improv Collective, 2009 Best Improv Teacher, Austin Improv Collective, 2008 Best Female Improviser, Austin Improv Collective, 2008 Best Improv Class, Austin Improv Collective, 2008…