Improv Jam + Hangout 4.5.24
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Improv Jam + Hangout 4.5.24

It’s another monthly installment of Improv Jam + Hangout , and we’re jumping into the fake spring with vigor.

This Friday’s Improv Jam + Hangout was run by ComedySportz performer and Rozzie Square Theater coach Kristen Aldrich. We welcomed a mix of current students, recent students, friendly faces, and brand-new people we’ve NEVER MET BEFORE. Which is t h r i l l i n g! 🎉

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The 5 Ways Improv Helps With Anxiety
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The 5 Ways Improv Helps With Anxiety

The very last place most people experiencing high anxiety want to be is an improv class. And that makes total sense: performing in front of others with no opportunity for preparation is describing hell for many anxious people. Why on earth would anyone put themselves in a situation where the likelihood of all those humiliation-laden 'what ifs' actually coming true feels so high?

Here's why: Because our ability to handle uncertainty and failure and our confidence in our ability to handle both can grow, given the right conditions.

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Announcement: We're Adding More Classes!
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Announcement: We're Adding More Classes!

To date, we’ve taught Level 1A: Begining Improv to 250+ students and over 2,600 students at our most popular class, The Free Drop-In - we want to make sure that as many aspiring improvisers as possible get the chance to join our fantastic community. So what else is there to do to accommodate the growing interest and demand for our Level 1A classes than announce that….drumroll

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“Improv For Anxiety” Workshop with Sarah Filman, Launching This Fall
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“Improv For Anxiety” Workshop with Sarah Filman, Launching This Fall

In a world that often feels like a relentless stream of stress, change, and stress from change, where the script is constantly being rewritten by unforeseen circumstances, it's no surprise that anxiety has become an unwelcome companion for many, with global numbers rising. The day-to-day can leave us feeling like we're starring in a high-stakes drama without a rehearsal. But what if there was a way to not just navigate this chaos but to thrive in it?

Enter Sarah Filman

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The Rozzie Square Theater Names Nora Panahi New Host; Establishes Queer Comedy Night as Core Theater Offering
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The Rozzie Square Theater Names Nora Panahi New Host; Establishes Queer Comedy Night as Core Theater Offering

The Rozzie Square Theater, a leading and established comedy venue making improv accessible to Boston and Greater Boston areas, today named Iranian-American stand-up comic and drag king Nora Panahi as the official host for Roslindale Queer Comedy Night. This appointment coincides with the theater’s move to cement Roslindale Queer Comedy Night as part of the theater’s regular monthly programming mix, as a monthly Friday night event.

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