iMPROV FOR
PARKiNSON'S
iMPROV FOR PARKiNSON'S
LEVEL 1
SPONSORED BY PARKiNSON CANADA
Our next Improv for Parkinson's Level 1 begins Thursday, September 23rd
Our Improv for Parkinson's Level 1 course is designed to introduce students with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to the foundations of improvisational theatre (improv) and apply improv skills to life with PD. No previous improv experience necessary.
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We will explore themes such as presence and acceptance and celebrating mistakes. We are going to have fun and laugh a lot. This program is about coming together to be in creative community!
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We encourage family members and care partners to attend with participants, as many games can be played at home after the class.
This course is being instructed by one of our Improv for Work and Wellness faculty along with a member of our PD Performance Troupe!
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Improv for Parkinson's Level 1 includes a short registration session before the start of the course to answer questions and do a "tech check" for new students. Students are encouraged to attend one of the two sessions which will take place during the following times:
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Wednesday, September 18th at 1:00 PM PDT
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Friday, September 20th at 9:00 AM PDT
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We gratefully acknowledge the funding support for this program from Parkinson Canada!
Improv for Parkinson's Level 1
Thursdays
September 26 - October 31, 2024
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM PST
On Zoom!
Registration is FREE
iMPROV FOR PARKiNSON'S
LEVEL 2
SPONSORED BY PARKiNSON CANADA
Our next Improv for Parkinson's Level 2 begins Monday, October 7th!
Our Improv for Parkinson's Level 2 program is designed for students with Parkinson’s disease (PD) who have completed our Improv for Parkinson's Level 1 program. It's a six-week program delivered over 8 weeks.
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We will explore what inspires us and practice storytelling techinques. We are going to have fun and laugh a lot. This program is about coming together to be in creative community!
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We encourage family members and care partners to attend with participants, as many games can be played at home after the class.
This course is being instructed by Improv for Work & Wellness' creative director, Stephen Sheffer along with a member of our PD Performance Troupe!
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We gratefully acknowledge the funding support for this program from Parkinson Canada!
Improv for Parkinson's Level 2
Mondays
October 7 - November 25, 2024
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM PST
On Zoom!
Registration is FREE
*no class on 10/14 & 11/11
As someone living with Parkinson's disease, I've found immense value in participating in improv classes. These sessions aren't just about honing skills like voice modulation and masking; they're about embracing a unique creative outlet. In the supportive atmosphere of the class, I feel liberated to explore my inner feelings and express myself authentically.
- Clara, Improv for Parkinson's participant
We are proud to partner with Parkinson Canada to offer our Our Improv for Parkinson's program!
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Our program explores themes such as presence, celebrating mistakes and teamwork - and - applies improv skills to life with PD.
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We offer Level 1 and Level 2. Both programs are six weeks long and meet virtually on Zoom.
For participants who have completed both levels, we also have the Parkinson's Performance Troupe -- now in its 9th season!
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This program was originally developed with Tightrope Theatre.
The most enjoyable and helpful thing about this course was entering into chambers of our being that haven't been open for a while and shaking the dust off.
- Barb, participant
Our
Partners
Media
& Resources
Ask An Expert: PD Brain Health and Coping Through Improv
A panel discussion hosted by the Parkinson Society of British Columbia with Dr. Jonathan Squires (movement disorder specialist), Dan Dumsha (Tightrope Theatre’s Director of Improv for Work and Wellness), and Peter Jarvis (Tightrope Theatre's Improv for PD faculty and Parkinson’s performance troupe member), that aims to broaden our understanding of the important role improvisation (improv) can play in managing Parkinson’s. The discussion will include an explanation about improv, how it can benefit those with Parkinson’s, and what to expect from engagement in an improv program.
Broadway’s Best for Parkinson’s
This episode explores how theater and improvisation can be helpful tools in managing PD.
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Catch Improv for Work & Wellness' Dan Dumsha and Rosemary Morrison speaking about our Improv for Parkinson's Program.
After each session, I hug my partner.
- Lou, Improv for Parkinson's participant
