Communication Archives ⋆ KidScape Productions

21 Mar

How Participating in Drama Productions Help Improve Emotional Intelligence

Esteemed poet and playwright Oscar Wilde once said, “I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being.” Indeed, there is something pure about drama. In the process of assuming an unfamiliar identity, you get an insight into how personalities differ from one individual to another. A glimpse into the human mind and emotional responses When playing [...]

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19 Feb

Benefits of Applied Improvisation for Interviewing Skills

Few things are more nerve-wracking than a job or college interview. So much is at stake; a lackluster performance could be all that stands between you and your dream education or your dream career! Even if your resume is filled with accomplishments and qualifications, that may not be enough to get the nod. You have to show to the person interviewing you that your resume is not just padding, but reflects who you are and what you have done. [...]

06 Oct

Assessment results: The benefits of Applied Improvisation for social-emotional learning (Grades 7-12)

KidScape Productions is celebrating its 19th year using Applied Improvisation (AI) for essential life skills. Whether training is provided during school hours, after school, or during one of our camps and assemblies, the benefits are significant and lifelong. Applied Improvisation, when done correctly, offers participants a low stake environment to hone in on essential life and communication skills. AI uses the methodology of improvisation and is infused into business, school, relationships, and everyday life. While anecdotal data has demonstrated the benefits [...]

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30 Oct

Utilizing Improvisation to Teach Empathy Skills in Counselor Education

KidScape Productions helps students master important life skills that work on and off the stage.Our pedagogical tools offer students a fun and positive approach to self-actualization. Through hands-on engaging applications in professional role play, improvisation and acting techniques; participants learn to build, balance and enhance focus, optimism and cognitive flexibility. Hear a bit about what Hannah and Awa have to say: “Counselor training programs are tasked with ensuring students meet standards for knowledge and skilled application of various content [...]

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27 Oct

Applied Improvisation, when done correctly, equals success in school, business and life!

Collaboration, Confidence and Creation Applied improvisation, when done correctly, exemplifies that creativity happens collaboratively by using the principle of short turn taking between individuals in the group. In an atmosphere of positive purpose, everyone is encouraged to contribute. Fear, suspicion and anxiety are replaced with focus, creativity and sense of collaboration. This approach allows individuals, groups and organisations to release their creative potential and over time increase their confidence. – Applied Improvisation Network 2017 www.KidScapeProductions.com *International* Skype and video training’s available!

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24 Oct

Get students engaged & strengthen retention through Applied Improvisation (AI) in the classroom!

Applied Improvisation (AI) in the classroom! AI is an effective way to get students to connect actively with each other and engage more fully with material they need to learn. When implemented correctly, it develops agile leaders with the ability to deal with ambiguity and change. Through the science of structured play, this workshop will guide participants through hands-on activities that blend behavior techniques, cross-curricular and student retention. Team Building on Purpose and KidScape Productions draw from contemporary understanding, psychology, [...]

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30 Aug

Why KidScape Productions in your classroom (research-based strategies) and meet our communications family!

KidScape Productions is a professional acting program with a mindful approach to social emotional skill sets and confidence in speaking. Our pedagogical tools offer students a fun and positive approach to self-actualization in communication through the use of professional acting, improvisation, and role play techniques. Our main focus is to build, balance, and enhance physical and mental flexibility. Through hands-on, research-based strategies, students discover the power of effort, hone emotional understanding and regulation; identify and use social cues; as [...]

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04 Jul

CALIFORNIA (USA) SUMMER CAMPS 2016 Improvisation Camps Ages 6-16

Still time to jump into our California improvisation camps in Truckee, CA and Tahoe City, CA (USA) Get ready to have fun, laugh a lot and make new friends while learning important life skills that work on and off the stage! These week long improvisation camps have single day options and all end in a free community improv performance. Truckee Improv (July 11-15) 9am-5pm Tahoe City Improv (August 1-5) 9am-3pm Click here for full details and to register: http://kidscapeproductions.com/camps/ Both Camps are Improvisation boot camps and [...]

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09 Jun

Improv & Role Play for Communication = Emotions + Active Listening + Perceptions + Follow Up / Clarification + Reflection = SUCCESS!

Being able to “relate” in our relationships becomes the architecture of our personal and professional lives. Over the past few years, I have asked thousands of children and teens to show me a job that does not require building a relationship to have success. While extreme efforts were put into place to prove the idea wrong, at the end of each discussion the truth remained that communication between people is necessary for success and survival. Successful communication is about give and [...]

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