Perspectives

Discover how improv comedy brings healing and connection to hospital patients. Heartwarming stories from Chicago to Tulsa show why laughter truly is the best medicine.

Explore how improvisers use accents to build characters and scenes, and the challenges of mastering vocal transformations on stage.

We are always trying to find that one things that makes us uniquely human. The magic of human cooperation is like no other animal. But why?

Storytelling is as ancient an art as there is. Maybe it is the very thing that makes us unique while binding us together.

This week we are happy to bring you a second repost from the CSz Sacramento Blog - "All Things Improv...And More!"

The journey to becoming an improviser is filled with playing and failing. These lead to A Ha moments being mixed with the Ha Ha moments.

A thoughtful exploration of storytelling, from ancient oral traditions to modern improv, highlighting the power of ComedySportz®'s 'Fourth Wall' in building community and shared laughter.

Just as you don’t have to be the class clown to shine in improv class, you don’t have to be a nightingale to sing with passion.

Improv players must learn how to be present with their scene partners and actively listen so then can connect and respond. This skill also h

In this heartfelt reflection on adaptability and ego in improv, a seasoned player learns that mastery can be limiting—and real growth lies in embracing new rules and celebrating mistakes.

Learn how improv training cultivates essential team-player skills like collaboration, support, and shared focus, mirroring real-world success beyond the stage.

A tribute to a member of our blog team and improviser, reflecting on the wisdom of Alan Watts and the deep connections between improv, presence, and storytelling.

Experiences can become a treasure trove of inspiration to improv players creating scenes only using their imagination. How can you tap into

Rediscovering the joy of childlike play through improv, one performer shares how embracing imagination has sparked creativity, confidence, and everyday wonder.

Exploring the parallels between improv and conflict resolution, this article reveals how 'Yes, and' thinking turns disagreement into collaboration, both on stage and in life.

From our earliest interactions with the world around us, we learn to play and play to learn. How can we recover our playfulness in our adult

From paralyzing stage fright to confident public speaking, one improviser shares how CSz Richmond classes transformed her fear into freedom—on stage and in life.

Exploring gender assumptions in improv, this article challenges performers to break default roles, rethink character choices, and embrace more imaginative, inclusive storytelling.

We have been blogging elfishly for a year, producing a new post each week. We look back on what became a creative practice.

Discover how a simple improv exercise called 'What’s NOT Wrong with Your Life' helped one woman reconnect with her aging mother—and shift frustration into gratitude.