When we are not playing as a team, we are working to strengthen yours
As the home to Philadelphia's longest-running improv comedy show, ComedySportz, CSz Philadelphia knows the power of improvisation on the field and off. Our Applied Improv Programs are a unique, fun and meaningful way to enhance collaboration and communication.
By the time your colleagues have stopped laughing, they might even realize they’ve learned something.
Our Clients
For over 25 years, we have been serving clients large and small in Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware
“Wow… It was SUCH a great experience!
Dara and Kris both did a great job with the group and it was really clear that they were mindful of the particular needs of all. I noticed [team members] open up through the experience and end the retreat day with smiles and positive engagement with other team members. A team member said, ‘this was really great, actually much better than I expected it would be.’
I am so grateful for the excellent work your team did and hope it won’t be the last time we engage with them!”
“Everything went great! People loved the activity. Both groups were so skeptical going in but by the end everyone was like, ‘this was awesome.’
[The facilitators] were so nice and made everyone feel very comfortable. I wouldn’t be surprised if you hear from me again to schedule another session with our C-suite team.”
“The [CSz] Philadelphia facilitator provided an exemplary experience … safe and comfortable learning for the entire staff: fun, engaging, thought provoking and educational. The training was on par with my previous training with The Second City at every level. Thank you CSz Philadelphia, we are looking forward to your return for our fall staff development day.”
“The session was a big hit. The team admitted to being a little bit out of their comfort zone, but they liked it. They also appreciated being in a much less formal setting than usual.
As a manager, I thought the facilitator did a great job. She incorporated the information I gave her in the few minutes before the meeting. She explained the goals of the session up front, which is useful for my team of goal-oriented people. And, importantly, she tied it all together at the end with what we had learned and what our ‘action’ items were.
I’m really pleased with this, and I’d definitely do it again.”
“I can already see the impact - we had more engagement / more calling on people today, more laughter, and more willingness to have a little fun. I can see the team relaxing, opening up, and starting to lean in.”
“Many thanks to you and your incredible team for a dynamic and productive workshop with the Institutional Advancement team last week! I’ve heard nothing but effusive praise and gratitude from my colleagues for the experience. As we endeavor to build a strong, collaborative and creative Advancement team that delivers ever stronger results to benefit Drexel, I know the [CSz] experience will continue to serve us well!”
“This was one of the best team events that I have ever been involved in. I’m sure we are on the right track to building a strong supervisor team through on going communication
and teamwork.”
“It went great last week! The participants LOVED it and were totally engaged the whole time. I think they got a lot out of it and can apply new skills to their professional life. The facilitator was incredible and clearly has so much experience leading groups. His energy was awesome.”
Applied Improv program in our theater space!
Teamwork Minus The Work
Through a series of fun, on-your-feet activities based on improvisational theatre techniques, participants explore skills such as listening, collaboration, adaptability, focus, innovation, and replacing your inner script with moment-to-moment response. Programs are designed to create a safe environment in which participants feel comfortable letting go of inhibitions, laughing and experiencing colleagues in a new light. After each exercise, our expert facilitator leads a discussion in which participants examine the skills explored and how they can immediately apply these new techniques to enhance productivity in the workplace.
Over 25 Years Experience
For over 25 years, CSz Philadelphia has worked with companies like yours, from Fortune 500 corporations to non-profit organizations to schools. Our Training team is made up of professional improvisers who also happen to be professional Facilitators and/or certified Coaches, each with over 25 years experience instructing business professionals in a wide variety of industries.
In other words, we’ve been around the block, and we speak your language.
large group program (250 people)
ZS ASSOCIATES - Applied Improv Clients
We Take The Labor Out of Collaboration
CSz Philadelphia Applied Improv workshops balance both Education and Fun; we can customize your session to focus heavily on specific skill-building objectives OR simply on building camaraderie and releasing stress through laughter!
Consider an Applied Improv Workshop for your next…
- Corporate Off-site Retreat
- Staff Enrichment Program (teacher in-service days; professional development sessions, etc)
- Leadership Development Program
- Department Meeting
- Core Competency Enhancement
- College Group Gathering
“Everyone loved it. They are worried about how to possibly outdo this meeting in a few months because it was so good. ”
“The program was excellent and the facilitator was outstanding.”
“The ZS Philadelphia team had a blast at the improv comedy workshop with CSz Philadelphia. Bobbi, Kelly & Mary morphed our initially-hesitant group into a confident, ‘YES, AND’ team and helped create an incredibly engaging and HILARIOUS experience.”
