Applied Improv Facilitation
Whether you’re looking for a facilitator for your company retreat, corporate conference, or couple’s improv workshop, I’ve got your back!
Drawing on my 15+ years as an Improv teacher and Applied Improv Specialist, I take the principles of improv such as listening skills, saying yes, overcoming fear of failure, and cooperative learning, and infuse your event with playfulfulness and a little bit of magic.
I understand that everyone's needs are different, so I offer customizable workshop options, including one-day intensives and multi-session programs both online and in person.
Create lasting, positive change in your personal life and group dynamics with my workshops. Contact me today to start your transformative journey.
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Following a fantastic workshop with Sara, I asked if she could facilitate a ten person workshop with children ages 8-15 and their parents. Sara did not disappoint! Even the most shy and reluctant kiddo was able to find a space to get comfortable and be successful in the games. Parents had a chance to watch their kids shine and get silly in a family-friendly, relationship-building time that we will be talking about for years! On the way out, the kids ended up naming every single game as their "favorites" and asked to keep playing them at home. I highly recommend hiring Sara to facilitate a workshop for you!
Katie Bridges
We brought Sara in for The Athena Pack Conference 2023, and honestly, I didn’t know what a full package deal she was. My only regret was that we weren’t connected sooner! She moved a room of 200 women with grace, humor and smarts - got people out of their chairs, connecting, laughing and synthesizing conference content in an embodied way. She was a highlight for attendees, and a dream to work with.
After the conference, I hosted Sara and a small group of friends at my house for a couples improv workshop… To say the least, we were intimidated / didn’t know what to expect (especially the guys haha), but the time flew by in a flurry of laughter and connection. Her Playdate Deck now lives on my kitchen table - and while I don’t facilitate it as well as she does, it’s an amazing reminder of that evening and an incredible tool for facilitating connection.
Sara Close
Sara creates the most safe, inviting, informative and fun environment for her participants, particularly those who are somewhat anxious at the start. Studies have shown adults really suck at play, and Sara brings us all back into the silly, the safe, the way to fail gleefully. And that is good for the head and the heart.
April Hichens
The interactive exercises we were taken through were both fun and effective. The safe environment that Sara created really allowed us to open up and get involved without reservation.
David L
Sara is the bomb! She was very intentional in planning out our activities and crafting a space for us to be vulnerable and silly. She helped us let go of our anxiety and nervousness in a way that was meaningful for all. Sara crafted a safe space for all of us to be silly, playful and vulnerable. Getting to work in a new space with people I love and trust was so beautiful.
Jas