Relationship Alive!

17: Stop Worrying, Start Playing - The Art of Improvisation with Patti Stiles

Dec 15, 2015
Join the conversation with Patti Stiles, a leading expert in improvisational theater. Drawing from her extensive experience, she reveals how improvisation can enhance relationships by fostering trust, acceptance, and playfulness. Patti shares insights on overcoming the fear of vulnerability, creating safe spaces for emotional expression, and the importance of positive acknowledgment in communication. With practical exercises like 'yes, let's,' she encourages couples to cultivate curiosity and deepen their connections through fun and spontaneity.
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INSIGHT

Good vs. Bad Improv

  • Good improv values making your partner look good, listening, and accepting offers.
  • Bad improv uses others for personal gain, belittles them, and makes it all about themselves.
INSIGHT

Improv and Storytelling

  • Improv reflects human nature and can tell various stories, not just comedic ones.
  • Patti Stiles, trained by Keith Johnstone, focuses on storytelling, allowing for a wide range of emotions.
ADVICE

Creating a Safe Improv Environment

  • Create a safe, trusting, and fun environment for embracing mistakes in improv.
  • Patti Stiles emphasizes observing students' body language to gauge their comfort levels.
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