An improv class can be more than just fun and games. There's a freedom in saying "yes, and," in coming from a place of yes, that I hadn't considered until I took Improv 1 at The Second City in ...

Programming note: Catch season 2 of the critically-acclaimed CNN Original Series “History of Comedy,” Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Nimeet Shah panicked whenever he had to speak before a group at work.

At the start of an improv class last week, some teens excitedly joined in while others sat off to the side. Others said they’d rather go home. But after a few games, giggles and encouragement from ...

“Improv can make communication in high-pressure situations easier,” said Chelsea Clarke, a performer and teacher at UCB Theater in New York City. She normally teaches two to three corporate improv ...

Nimeet Shah panicked whenever he had to speak before a group at work. "It was pretty severe," the Chicago IT professional said. "Making eye contact was even so difficult for me." Anxiety limited the ...