FREE IMPROV WORKSHOPS
for Neurodivergent Adults - 18+
IN PERSON
Thursdays 6:30 - 8:00 PM
June 6, 13, 20, 27 July 11, 18, 25 Aug 1
Hopkins Center for the Arts - Rm 203 1111 Main Street, Hopkins, MN
VIRTUAL
Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 PM
June 5, 12, 19, 26 July 10, 17, 24, 31
Perfect for greater Minnesota participants and those who prefer online classes.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Social Narrative for Summer MNprov Mixer Workshops
MNprov is offering MNprov Mixer workshops for neurodivergent adults ages 18 and older.
The workshops are free. I may make a donation to MNprov if I choose to do so.
I do not need to go to all of the workshops. I can choose which workshops to attend.
I should register before I attend a workshop.
I can sign up for as many workshops as I’d like.
I can fill out the registration form more than once if I need to.
In-person MNprov Mixer workshops will be on Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.
The workshops will take place: June 6, 13, 20, 27 July 11, 18, 25 Aug 1
In-person workshops will be held at:
Hopkins Center for the Arts - Room 203, 1111 Main Street, Hopkins, MN
Zoom MNprov Mixer workshops will be on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.
Zoom workshops are perfect for Greater Minnesota participants and adults who prefer online classes.
The workshops will take place: June 5, 12, 19, 26 July 10, 17, 24, 31
I will receive a link to the Zoom MNprov Mixer after I register.
What should I expect at MNprov Mixers?
At the MNprov Mixer I can expect to feel safe, have fun, and meet some new people while playing improvisation games.
There will be a limit of 12 participants for ZOOM workshops and 20 participants for in-person workshops.
I can participate in the improvisation games as much or as little as I would like. Michael Bruckmueller, the teaching artist, is really flexible and understands that sometimes participants might need to watch for a bit before joining, or may need to take a break. It’s fine if I want to watch for awhile, or take a break if I need one. Michael will have a bag of sensory tools from the Autism Society of Minnesota if I’d like to use a sensory tool.
The most important thing about improvisation games is the “YES, AND . . .” rule. All of the participants will say “YES” to my ideas, and I will say “YES” to the ideas offered by others. As we say “YES” to each other and add new ideas, we will create something brand new together.
I can expect to laugh a lot which is a great way to decrease stress!
I can also expect to feel belonging and build relationships as I practice accepting the ideas of other participants.
Other outcomes might be:
Increase self-confidence
Become comfortable taking reasonable risks & making mistakes
Improve communication and collaboration skills
Learn to listen and accept new ideas
Become more flexible and able to consider different perspectives
Increase resilience and ability to tolerate uncertainty
But, mostly, I can expect to HAVE FUN!
If I have any questions, I can send an email to info@mnprov.org
