Improv For Professionals is a new kind of corporate improv agency. We divide by zero. We cross the streams. We put peanut butter in your chocolate. Our only goal is to elevate your workplace while having a blast. No slideshows. No lectures. Get everyone on their feet, telling crazy stories and laughing the whole way through lessons that bring people together and level up everyone's skills.
We also believe in being a positive member of our community. Based out of Montreal, a share of our profits are earmarked for charities, divided equally among local, national and international organizations that fight for the rights and well-being of people with a focus on gender, race and indigenous issues. As Canadians and beneficiaries of colonialism, we recognize our presence as settlers on First Nations territory and want to make a material contribution to change.
DR. KATIE PAGNUCCO is a science educator by day, and improviser by night. In addition to performing in the Montreal Fringe in an award-winning ensemble as well as various touring troupes, Katie has had the opportunity to teach improv and sci-comm workshops across Canada, the US and Europe for nearly a decade. Katie holds MSc. and PhD degrees in Biology from the University of Alberta and McGill University, respectively.
VINNY FRANCOIS has over 20 years of experience as a professional improviser in both English and French and is an award-winning instructor. An entrepreneur and founding director of the Montreal Improv Theatre, he has performed and taught across North America, Europe and Oceania. He has a Master's degree in Physics from McGill University and has spent years in the fields of engineering, marketing, sales and management.
Why improv? Because the skills used in improv are the same skills we use to navigate the unpredictable, to work with others and push ourselves bravely forward. In short, improv skills are life skills. And we have developed our workshops to bring out the best in all our clients.
Why us? We have decades of experience creating and delivering unforgettable and laugh-out-loud learning experiences. Our network of teachers around the world and experience with online facilitation means we can work with anyone, anywhere, at any time. We work with you to take what we offer and mix in your needs to build a workshop that is uniquely yours.