Improv Connection 501(c)(3)
A Non-Profit Organization
430
Participants Taught
(as of 12-1-2024)
3
Institutions We Serve
142
On the Wait List
1
Connected World
What
Participants Say
"I feel liberated. I gradually freed my mind from the losses of my past and the fears of my future so I can live in this moment."
-- Stuart,when asked, "How do you feel after taking this program?", Avenal State Prison
"I have the confidence to have more positive, productive, and meaningful conversations with anyone I meet."
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-- Juan, Avenal State Prison
"I blew it at my last parole hearing. I know I'll do better next time because now I know how to connect with the people across the table."
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-- Jose, Avenal State Prison
"This is the first time we have ever interacted with each other. And we were able to be vulnerable and that's a really big deal. We've never been given a way to be this way."
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-- Lyndell, Ironwood State Prison
"I don't know how you did it, but we were all equal in the room today."
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-- Rick, Ironwood State Prison
"I can't remember the last time I laughed like this."
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"Thank you for making me forget I'm in prison."
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"I speak bad English. Thank you for including me."
What
We Do
Our mission is to give incarcerated men and women the skills to:
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effectively communicate,
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build confidence,
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collaborate as a team,
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foster trust,
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ignite creativity,
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and most importantly, connect with themselves and others.
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Improv Connection is proud to partner with California State Prisons to give the magic of improv.
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Together, we can reduce recidivism through rehabilitative transformation in the arts.
Who
We Are
With our 30+ years experience in corporate training and facilitation, combined with our 13+ years on the stage performing theatrical improvisation, we create a unique and intentional curriculum made specifically for the participants of each institution.
This allows us to facilitate each program in its highest form.
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We also partner with highly-trained experts in other areas of theatre arts to further enrich our programs.
Who
We Partner With
Improv Connection is currently seeking funding partners.
To make a donation now, please contact us directly. We're currently getting setup to accept funds. Thank you!
