Improv for Parkinson’s Disease: Communication Focus

Comedy, Connection, and Communication for Parkinson’s Disease

Improv for Parkinson’s Disease: Communication Focus

Course Overview

Led by a speech-language pathologist with a background in improv comedy, this 6-week program aims to enhance speech, voice, and communication skills through the fun and camaraderie of improv comedy.

Each session features vocal warm-ups, interactive improv exercises, and short-form improv games. You’ll learn the art of improv while gaining confidence and skills to effectively communicate in everyday situations.

Come for the fun, stay for the camaraderie, and leave with enhanced communication abilities!

Course Goals

  • Connection: Build meaningful connections with fellow participants in a fun, supportive environment.

  • Comedy: Enjoy the therapeutic benefits of laughter and creativity by learning improv techniques used by professional comedians.

  • Effective Communication: Improve vocal loudness and speech clarity through targeted exercises.

Course Structure

  • Voice Warm-Up: Each session begins with a group voice warm-up to promote effective communication.

  • Group Check-In: Quick check-in to chat about past week, personal experiences, and application of improv techniques and communication strategies to your life.

  • Improv Warm-Up Exercises: Learn the fundamentals of improv and practice communication techniques tailored to Parkinson’s Disorder.

  • Short Form Improv Games: Apply your new skills in fun, interactive games that reinforce both improv and communication strategies.

  • Closing Check-In: Share what made you laugh, what you appreciated, and/or any take-aways from the session.

Details

  • Location: Portland, Maine, ADDRESS TBD

  • Day/Time: TBD

  • Dates: 6 weeks, once per week, DATES TBD

  • Price: $150

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