No kidding: Theater improv makes you happier, creative, tolerant of uncertainty
Interesting study from researchers at the University of Michigan on the therapeutic benefits of improv. We appreciate this type of thoughtful approach to the topic.
From the article…..
ANN ARBOR—Can theater improvisation actually make adults feel better and more creative? “Yes, and …”
A new study by researchers at the University of Michigan and Stony Brook University found that 20 minutes of improv experience causes people to feel comfortable and more tolerant of uncertainty.
“Individuals also reported a happier mood compared to a control group, who didn’t get the same satisfaction when performing scripted tasks,” said study co-author Colleen Seifert, U-M professor of psychology.
