Transform Your Team with the Power of Improv
Unlock creativity, build trust, and boost collaboration—all through laughter.
At CSz Richmond, our applied improv workshops turn team challenges into moments of connection and growth. Whether you’re navigating change, bridging silos, or just looking to energize your crew—we’ve got a seriously fun solution that works.
Think your team’s too buttoned-up for improv? That’s exactly why they need it.
We help professionals get real, get connected, and get results—no scripts required.
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Let’s talk about what your team needs—and how we can help.
The Problem We Solve
You’ve seen it before...
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Teams that don’t talk to each other, departments stuck in silos, brainstorming sessions that go nowhere, and employee engagement that feels like a checkbox. Traditional team training programs? Let’s be honest—they’re often anything but engaging.
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Here’s what our clients say they are struggling with:
Disconnected Collaboration
Cross-functional chaos. Team members aren’t aligned, ideas get lost in translation, and collaboration feels more like co-existence.
Fear of Speaking Up
Whether it’s fear of failure, judgment, or simply being wrong—too many professionals are holding back their best ideas.
Disengaged Employees
The spark is missing. Meetings drag. Participation drops. People stop bringing their full selves to work.
Stale Thinking & Idea Fatigue
When teams stick to the same patterns, creativity suffers. Innovation stalls, meetings recycle the same ideas, and momentum fades.
Communication Breakdowns
Misunderstandings pile up. Feedback fizzles. And tough conversations never quite happen.
Training That Doesn’t Stick
You invest in seminars, e-learning, and lunch-and-learns… only for everyone to forget it all by Monday.
That’s where we come in.
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Our applied improv workshops aren’t a band-aid. They’re a hands-on, human-first solution to real organizational challenges. We don’t lecture—we engage. We don’t fix your people—we help them reconnect, refocus, and reignite what makes them great.
Our Unique Approach
Laughter That Works​
Forget awkward icebreakers and dry training modules. At CSz Richmond, we bring the same principles that fuel our hit improv shows to your workplace—with a twist: it’s all about your team, your goals, and real results.
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We call it Laughter That Works, because that’s exactly what it does.
The Science of Play
This isn’t fluff. Our method is grounded in proven principles of:
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Psychological safety
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Experiential learning
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Behavioral change
We help teams practice essential soft skills in a way that’s active, emotional, and memorable. And yes, there’s laughter—but behind every laugh is a lesson.
Why It Works
Improv is a tool, not a performance.
We use it to break down walls, unlock creativity, and build the kind of trust and communication teams need to thrive.
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Through fast-paced, high-energy exercises and thoughtful debriefs, your team won’t just have fun—they’ll get better at working together.
Key Outcomes You Can Expect
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Stronger Communication
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Real Collaboration (not just cooperation)
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Built-In Trust
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Agility & Creative Thinking
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A Team That Enjoys Working Together
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Our workshops are high-impact, human-centered, and seriously effective—because people learn better when they’re laughing.
What to Expect
Whether you’re hosting a leadership retreat, a department reset, or a full-company team builder, we make the process simple, seamless, and impactful from the first “Yes, and…”
Workshop Formats That Flex With You
We offer a variety of formats, including:
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One-Hour Energizers – Perfect as a kickoff or conference boost.
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Half-Day Deep Dives – Great for focused skill-building and interactive learning.
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Full-Day Immersions – For transformational team development and strategic outcomes.
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Multi-Session Series – Ideal for sustained impact and long-term behavior change.
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Not sure which one fits your team best? We’ll help you choose—or build one custom from scratch
Tailored to Your Team
Every team is different—and so is every workshop.
We customize based on:
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Your goals (communication, collaboration, innovation, etc.)
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Team size and structure
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Industry-specific needs
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Your existing training framework (we can plug right in)
We also offer pre-session discovery and planning calls and optional post-workshop follow-ups to ensure what we teach sticks.
Where It Happens
We bring the fun to you—or you come to us:
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On-Site at Your Office
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At Our Theater in Richmond
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We Travel (Virginia-based) – Serving the greater Richmond area and nearby regions.
All sessions are in-person only—because nothing beats live, in-the-moment interaction.
Why Us?
When it comes to team-building that actually works, experience matters—and so does the right kind of energy. We've been working with clients since 1996 to bring the benefits of Applied Improvisation into the workplace. Here’s why companies across Virginia and beyond trust CSz Richmond:
We’re Part of the National ComedySportz Network
CSz Richmond is proud to be part of the ComedySportz global family, a trusted name in applied improv with affiliated theaters across the U.S. This means:
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We’re backed by decades of proven methodology.
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We share best practices with a national network of facilitators.
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We’ve helped companies large and small rethink how they connect, communicate, and collaborate.
Our Facilitators Are Pros—On Stage and Off
Our instructors aren’t just funny—they’re certified, experienced, and business-savvy. Many come with backgrounds in corporate training, communication strategy, education, and leadership development. They know how to:
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Read a room
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Tailor content in real time
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Speak your team’s language
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You get serious results—without the serious faces.
Trusted by Local and National Clients
Big name or small team—every client gets the same energy, enthusiasm, and excellence. From Fortune 500 companies to local nonprofits, our client list is as diverse as the teams we serve. We’ve worked with:
