November 27, 2020 | Clay Drinko

Advantages of Improvisation

Someone once described the moment that he took the stage to perform a totally improvised show as his "threshold of anxiety." Before he took the ... Read more

October 28, 2020 | Clay Drinko

Benefits of Play: 7 Reasons to Start Playing Today

Yes, psychologists are now linking the rise in children’s anxiety and depression to a lack of free play. Kids aren't experiencing the benefits ... Read more

October 14, 2020 | Clay Drinko

How to be More Playful: Finding the Game

You might hear an improviser mention "finding the game" of a scene. They're really just talking about discovering a fun moment in the scene ... Read more

October 8, 2020 | Clay Drinko

Play for Adults (Why You Need It and How To Do It)

When you think of the characteristics of an adult, what do you think of? Responsible, boring, mature, serious, tired? That’s a problem. Sure, ... Read more

August 12, 2020 | Clay Drinko

How to Improve Listening Skills ASAP

I've noticed a lot of people think they're great listeners. They make assumptions and interrupt, but that doesn't stop them from proudly ... Read more

May 27, 2020 | Clay Drinko

How to be Open-Minded: Get your Judgment in Check

Being open-minded is a cute sentiment. Like, who's gonna want to be less open-minded? Am I right? But figuring out how to be open-minded isn't ... Read more

March 25, 2020 | Clay Drinko

Bored Kids? Good: Just Watch and Learn

Many schools around the globe have closed their doors. In a move to slow the spread of the coronavirus, officials worldwide decided to keep ... Read more

March 18, 2020 | Clay Drinko

Social Distancing Doesn't Mean Being Distant

Most of us are reeling from Coronavirus/COVID-19 and the ramifications of this pandemic. People are working from home or losing their jobs ... Read more

March 11, 2020 | Clay Drinko

How to Make Life Fun: 9 Strategies

The stock market is tanking and we're in the midst of a global pandemic (Are we calling it that yet?). So this might seem like a strange time ... Read more

February 12, 2020 | Clay Drinko

How to Talk about Politics (Even when you disagree)

The election season is already in full swing. Unfortunately, that means divisive ranting and lecturing are also already in full swing. Some of ... Read more