Welcome to IMPROV UPDATE

Learn & Do Improv

tools and strategies for learning & PERFORMING improv with a focus on neurodiversity

This site explores learning improv in general, and also how neurodivergence affects performance and communication on stage. You will find resources, newsletters, and episodes that discuss the cognitive elements of the craft for different neurotypes. If you’re coaching or teaching improv, this is for you too!

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Exercises to Ruin You. This 13 page guide provides six exercises to help practice challenges in improv scenes. Get reps in worst case scenarios! Modifications for solo improv are included for most exercises, and you’ll receive variations and examples not included in the video..

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Resources

Podcast & Show

Episodes cover learning & performing improv in neurodiverse environments. Jen deHaan discusses how neurodivergence can affect comedy training and performance for different brain types.

Improv Newsletter

Receive updates on learning improv and performance strategies. Content frequently addresses neurodiversity and offers practical advice for neurodivergent creators and performers.

Downloads

Access PDF guides and exercises for learning improv. These resources support neurodiversity in performance and address specific challenges for neurodivergent and neurotypical brains.

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Your Improv Brain

Improv Update’s podcast and YouTube show! Your Improv Brainexplores the intersection of learning improv and neurodiversity. Host Jen deHaan discusses how different neurotypes, including neurodivergent minds, experience comedy and performance. Episodes cover cognitive models, solo improv techniques, and nervous system regulation for improvisers.

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More Podcasts

Do you like improv? Do you like to laugh? Want to learn more about neurodivergent brains? Check out these podcasts from ones that are improvised to fully scripted audio dramas (and some that use improv and scripted to find the comedy). Produced by StereoForest Podcasts.

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Article Archive

Read articles and episode transcripts focused on learning improv and neurodiversity. Content addresses neurodivergence in comedy and cognitive approaches to performance.

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Let’s do comedy together

Do you have a project that you need some help with? Want Jen to teach, guest on your show, or speak at your event virtually? Or do you want to appear in an audio fiction series that StereoForest produces? Or just say “hey”?

We produce podcasts, audio dramas, do remote voice acting, writing, and more. Sometimes we have guests on our improvised shows. Let us know what you are interested in!