– By Ajay Khari I’ve always loved theatre. Maybe it was the chance to step...
Playhouse Stories – A Theatre Blog
What Makes a Good Theatre Director: Habits, Skills, and the Role of Experience
– By Penny Mackenzie The role of a director of a play is one of the...
Why Presence Is a Leadership Skill
– By Salman Z Qureshi Let’s be real: leadership isn’t just about strategy, KPIs, or...
Discovering Myself Through Improv at Courtyard Playhouse
– By Preyeshwari Vaya When I first walked into Courtyard Playhouse for a trial class, I...
Play – A Cure to Perfectionism
– By Janet Skaria I had second thoughts as I pulled up to my first...
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
– By Tânea Tavares Have you ever felt like you’re standing on the edge of...
