From Silence To Stage
— Healing Through Improv -By Solène Anglaret Trigger warning: This article discusses mental health struggles, including suicidality. Please take care of yourself while and after reading it. Feel free to … Continued
Author: Tiffany Schultz
What Improv Taught Me About Letting Go of Control
— Even as a Data-Driven Marketer -By Karan Gupta I live in the world of data. As a marketing consultant, I build strategies rooted in data, analytics, measurable outcomes, and … Continued
Theatre is Therapy
How Acting and Improv Support Mental Health “Improv isn’t just about making people laugh — though of course, it can be! Over the past couple of years at the Courtyard … Continued
Get Back in Sync: How Improv Helps Teams Reconnect After Summer
The summer break is often a welcome pause — time to recharge, travel, or spend days with family. But when colleagues return, it’s not unusual for teams to feel a … Continued
Improv for a Kinder World
Learning to listen, lift others, and let go of the spotlight. The world we live in today often rewards the loudest voice in the room. Social media platforms are structured … Continued
Friday Night Spotlight Q&A with Kyle Hersleman
Q: For those who haven’t been yet, how would you describe Friday Night Spotlight in your own words? A: Friday Night Spotlight is an evening of experimental theatre, where you’ll … Continued
Building Brave Kids: How Drama, Musical Theatre & Improv Help Children Grow Up Into Confident Adults
Self-trust is the first secret of success. – Ralph Waldo Emerson. One of the most commonly cited fears for a great deal of adults is the fear of public speaking. … Continued
Acting Without a Script? I Tried It.
– By Sayali Singhi Originally published by Khaleej Times on Tue 3 Jun 2025 For years now, Mondays in our household have looked surprisingly upbeat. While others around us joked … Continued
Embracing the Unscripted: How Improv Supercharges Leadership
– By Nicholas Ashkar I’m incredibly grateful to Sal, Kylie, and Haya for their unwavering support in bringing these exciting improv programs to life at Courtyards. Their passion and dedication … Continued
Arabic Maestro Q&A with Ahmed Achrafi
Q: What inspired you to bring Maestro to Arabic-speaking audiences? A: What inspired me to bring Maestro in Arabic is that we’ve always performed it in English — even now, … Continued