Join us for an in-person Improv for Brain Health workshop, to connect, exercise your brain and share some laughs! Through fun games and exercises, participants will learn improv skills and explore how they can be applied to life and foster wellness. No improv experience required, everyone is welcome! Light snacks will be provided.
Details:
Date: Feb 27th, Thursday, 1-2:30 PM
Location: Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health
Room: 3402 A&B
Cost: $10 per person, paid at workshop
Accepted payment methods are cash, or cheque addressed to ‘UBC BC Brain Wellness Program’
About the Instructors
Sarah Ferguson
Sarah Ferguson is a Vancouver based actor, improvisor, teacher and theatre-maker. Her work can be seen in film, television and on stage. She holds a diploma in Theatre Performance from Mount Royal University, and a BFA in Theatre from Simon Fraser University. She is a founding member, and Director of Operations at Tightrope Impro Theatre. Sarah is dedicated to developing exciting programming for Tightrope’s Youth & Teens and is currently the Lower Mainland Regional producer for The Canadian Improv Games which spotlights the uniqueness of Canadian youth. Her work is focussed around queer joy and resilience, and she strives to use humour & vulnerability as tools for healing. Working with the Improv for Brain Health community is the highlight of her week!
Rosemary Morrison
Rosemary Morrison (she/her) is a performing artist, facilitator, administrator and producer. A recent grad of Simon Fraser University's Theatre and Performance program, Rosemary is passionate about creative collaboration and community building. She is the Improv for Wellness Manager with Improv for Work and Wellness, and the Education Director with Queerprov. Rosemary also runs a weekly Dungeons & Dragons program for pre-teens. With 10 years of experience as an improviser, she is grateful for the opportunity to continue sharing all the benefits that improv can offer!