Improv for Teachers: 3-Day Intensive
Educators are, at heart, skilled improvisors, balancing structure and spontaneity in order to generate authentic moments of learning. In this three-day intensive, we’ll explore improv exercises that can be applied in the classroom and beyond to bolster confidence, participation, enthusiasm, and creativity, while fostering a more welcoming, joyful, and supportive learning community. By embracing an improvisational mindset, we’ll build skills to navigate the unpredictable, improving our ability to think on our feet, adapt in the moment, and turn mistakes into opportunities.
This course is open to educators, teaching artists, and facilitators working with children, teens, or adults across all subject areas. Open to participants with any level of improv experience, including none at all.
Following completion of this intensive, participants will receive a written breakdown of games and exercises, as well as a list of resources for further enrichment.
Dates: July 15–17, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (30-minute lunch break)
Location: A.R.T./New York – 138 South Oxford Street, Brooklyn
Number of Participants: 8-16
Cost: $450 ($200 deposit required; balance due June 1)
Payment Method: Venmo (@Elana-Fishbein) or Zelle (elana.fishbein@gmail.com)
Refund Policy:
Full refund before June 1, 2026
50% refund June 1–30, 2026
No refunds after July 1, 2026
Financial assistance may be available—please reach out to inquire.
Instructor Bio:
Elana Fishbein is a teacher and improvisor at the Magnet Theater in New York City. She has worked with students of all ages, designing improv curricula and facilitating workshops for educational institutions, corporations, and nonprofits around the world. Through partnerships with Penn State, NYSAIS, Academy for Teachers, and many others, Elana has worked with hundreds of educators on ways to incorporate improv into their everyday practice. Elana holds an M.A. in Educational Theater from NYU and a B.A. in Drama from Vassar College. For more information, visit elanafishbein.com.
About A.R.T./New York’s South Oxford Space:
Our intensive will take place at A.R.T./New York’s South Oxford Space in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. This location is ADA-accessible and close to a multitude of public transit options (A/B/C/D/G/N/R/Q/2/3/4/5 and LIRR). There are also many wonderful cafés, restaurants, and bodegas in the area, as well as local treasures such as Greenlight Bookstore and BAM. Our classroom, the Great Room, is equipped with air conditioning, large windows, and plenty of space to move around. Each day, we’ll take a 30-minute midday break. Participants are welcome to bring lunch or a snack, and tables will be available for eating in the space.
Contact Info:
If you have any questions, I can be reached at elana.fishbein@gmail.com.