Yes and! Women in Action | A 2-Day Applied Improv Workshop
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What happens when women come together to play, share stories, build confidence, and discover new possibilities?
"Yes, And! Women in Action" is a playful, empowering, two-day applied improvisation laboratory designed for women who want to explore self-expression, creativity, communication, confidence, and connection. Through improv exercises, storytelling, movement, and collaborative activities, we'll create a supportive space to find our voices, step outside our comfort zones, and discover new ways of expressing ourselves.
No previous improv or theatre experience is needed — just curiosity and a willingness to play!
### What to Expect
Find your voice and presence. Explore how you communicate through your voice, body, movement, and personal stories. Build confidence in expressing yourself and taking up space.
Unlock your creativity. Develop spontaneity, imagination, and the ability to think on your feet, embrace the unexpected, and discover new possibilities.
Build confidence and communication skills. Practice active listening, responding in the moment, expressing ideas, and connecting authentically with others.
### Workshop Structure
Day 1: Presence, Voice & Breaking Through Barriers (2 hours)
We'll focus on discovering our voices and becoming more comfortable with our physical and emotional presence.
Through playful exercises, we'll explore:
- Confidence, spontaneity, and overcoming the fear of being seen.
- Active listening, connection, and responding in the moment.
- Challenging expectations and giving ourselves permission to play, experiment, and make mistakes.
Day 2: Storytelling, Creativity & Collective Creation (3 hours)
Building on our first session, we'll move towards storytelling, sharing our experiences, and discovering the creative potential of working together.
We'll explore:
- Sharing personal stories, ideas, interests, and perspectives.
- Using improv techniques to develop characters, scenes, and narratives.
- Presenting our work, developing projects, and discovering opportunities for collaboration.
- Building trust and learning how to support each other creatively.
### Improv Jam: A Space to Share & Celebrate
We'll bring everything we've explored into practice through a fun, collaborative improv jam! An opportunity to experiment, create spontaneous scenes, share our discoveries, and enjoy a little performance together.
No pressure to be perfect — just a chance to take creative risks, laugh, support one another, and celebrate what we can create as a team.
### Who Is This Workshop For?
This workshop is for any woman who wants to explore her creativity, develop confidence, strengthen communication skills, or discover new ways to express herself. Whether you're an experienced performer, an artist, a facilitator, or simply curious about improvisation, you're welcome! You don't need theatre experience or any particular skills. Just bring yourself, your curiosity, and a willingness to explore. Sharing and performing are encouraged but always approached with care and respect. This is a space to experiment, learn, connect, and grow without pressure or judgment.
### More Than a Workshop: Connections & Community
Beyond the exercises and creative work, this is an opportunity to meet like-minded women, exchange experiences, share ideas, and build meaningful connections in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Come for the creativity, stay for the connections, and leave with fresh inspiration, new perspectives, and a little more confidence!
Your facilitators:
is the founder of The Fun Lab, an artist, cultural manager, event producer, and Applied Improvisation facilitator with over ten years of experience across art, culture, education, and community projects. She creates safe, inclusive, and judgment-free spaces where people can build confidence, strengthen communication, and develop creativity through play, experimentation, and collaboration. Her work focuses on connecting people, fostering meaningful experiences, and creating spaces that amplify diverse voices.
### Jacklyn Rosa
is a Brooklyn-born artist, educator, producer, and writer, and the Founder and Managing Director of Artists for Creative Theatre, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to the arts in NYC. She holds a BA in Theatre Education and has experience in acting, playwriting, film production, and community-based arts initiatives. Inspired by Theatre of the Oppressed, her work focuses on using art and education to create meaningful social impact, particularly within the BIPOC community. She also works as a Program Director and Preschool Teacher at Supermoon Art Space.
### Dates & Times
November 21: 1:00–3:00 PM
November 22: 3:00–6:00 PM
### 📍 Location
753 Onderdonk Ave, between Madison St and Woodbine
### 🎟️ Both sessions: $70 | Single session: $40
We believe everyone should have access to this experience, regardless of their financial situation. If cost is a concern, please reach out to us. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Spaces are limited, so get in touch to reserve your spot.
artistsforcreativetheatre@gmail.com
### 📱 Phone
917-279-0521
Feel free to share this invitation with women who might enjoy the experience. We'd love to have you join us!