The role of a director of a play is one of the most dynamic and...
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Why Presence Is a Leadership Skill
Let’s be real: leadership isn’t just about strategy, KPIs, or quarterly targets. It’s a performance....
Discovering Myself Through Improv at Courtyard Playhouse
When I first walked into Courtyard Playhouse for a trial class, I had no idea what...
Play – A Cure to Perfectionism
I had second thoughts as I pulled up to my first improv class. I had...
Theatre: The One Thing AI Can’t Do
“Theatre is very simply and profoundly about one human connecting with another human.” — Tim...
How Theatre Classes Shaped My Life as Teenager
At The Courtyard Playhouse, we believe that drama and improvisation classes offer more than just...
Drama & Improv: A Pressure Release Valve for Kids in a High-Pressure World
At The Courtyard Playhouse, we believe that drama and improvisation classes offer more than just...
Celebrating Keith Johnstone’s Birthday: The Man Who Taught Us to Stop Thinking and Start Playing
At The Courtyard Playhouse, we carry this spirit of improvisation in our DNA. Our theatre...
Love, Laughter & the Northern Lights: Why Theatre is the Perfect Valentine’s Date
Love is weird. One minute, you’re laughing at something silly—like the way your partner mispronounces...
Creativity in Improv
As an improviser, one of the most important lessons we learn is to embrace ideas,...
A masterclass in communication, spontaneity, and connection
Have you ever felt like you’re standing on the edge of something big, but you’re...
A Stage for Growth: Why Drama, Improv, and Musical Theatre Are a Treasure Trove for Young Minds
Allow me to wax lyrical, if you will, about the transformative wonder of drama, improvisation,...
