What Makes a Good Theatre Director: Habits, Skills, and the Role of Experience
The role of a director of a play is one of the most dynamic and multifaceted in the performing arts. A good director not only shapes the vision of a … Continued
Author: Tiffany Schultz
Why Presence Is a Leadership Skill
Let’s be real: leadership isn’t just about strategy, KPIs, or quarterly targets. It’s a performance. Every time you step into a boardroom, onto a stage, or even into a one-on-one … Continued
Discovering Myself Through Improv at Courtyard Playhouse
When I first walked into Courtyard Playhouse for a trial class, I had no idea what to expect. Immediately after the trial class, I signed up for an improv workshop —part of … Continued
Play – A Cure to Perfectionism
I had second thoughts as I pulled up to my first improv class. I had no idea what to expect—there was no hourly breakdown of what we were going to … Continued
Theatre: The One Thing AI Can’t Do
“Theatre is very simply and profoundly about one human connecting with another human.” — Tim Crouch AI can write scripts, generate deepfake actors, and even compose entire scenes in … Continued
How Theatre Classes Shaped My Life as Teenager
At The Courtyard Playhouse, we believe that drama and improvisation classes offer more than just an introduction to the performing arts—they provide a much-needed pressure release valve for kids navigating an increasingly high-stakes world.
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 an introduction to the performing arts—they provide a much-needed pressure release valve for kids navigating an increasingly high-stakes world.
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 was built on the same principles Keith championed—an open space for fearless creativity, where performers and audiences co-create in the moment, free from the pressures of getting it “right.” Every show, every class, and every laugh shared in our space is a testament to Keith’s influence and the enduring magic of his ideas.
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 cappuccino. The next, you’re staring at them, wondering how on earth you ever lived without … Continued
Creativity in Improv
As an improviser, one of the most important lessons we learn is to embrace ideas, both yours and your partner’s. Our brains are wonderful things, capable of boundless imagination—if we … Continued
