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“Zen-prov was an outstanding class. Each week this class was the highlight of my week.” —Patrick B.
“I never imagined myself taking an improv class. The idea terrified me as a shy person with social anxiety. But 'Zenprov' intrigued me… The class flew by, and I'm amazed at how much more genuinely I can express myself after jut 5 weeks. Through Zenprov, I gained confidence in myself, the ability to be more present in my interactions, and a willingness to embrace the unexpected twists and turns of conversations.” —Jessica G.
“The zenprov online programme is fantastic fun!… The online mode makes it truly accessible. I have met people from all over the globe, and that in itself was so enriching.” —Maria K.
“Zen-prov combines the best of mindfulness practice and improvisation to create a uniquely warm, supportive and playful experience. Matt has a special presence and skill that opened us up and made us feel like a bonded, creative group almost immediately. If you are interested in deepening your confidence, insight and joy, this course is for you!” —Kat K.
“This workshop was a 10/10. I had been wanting to try improv, but with no acting experience, was looking for a class geared towards personal growth vs performance focused. Zenprov was the perfect blend. Matt created a fun and supportive environment to learn and practice improv basics while also guiding discussions around how these skills translate to everyday life. Was incredibly fun and transformative -- highly recommend.” —Jill S.
“Zen-prov left me very relaxed after the class and helped my internal dialogue. It is a lovely exploration of Zen tenants and improvisation practice that leaves you feeling introspective and less critical of your impulses to make quick decisions!” —Alex Y.
The activities were a great way to connect the group together. Most importantly the sharing from each individual created a culture of respect and personal growth into our journey with Mindfulness… I would recommend this Zen Improv experience to anyone who is curious about how to use mindfulness in an improv setting as traditional improv classes do not focus on reflecting on how we interpret feelings arising during social situations.” —Gabriel C.
“What an amazing workshop. I had no expectations going in, just the cringe of attempting improv because it felt like it would be embarrassing and uncomfortable. The Zen part, and Matt and the group's energy, shed all of those fears and left me feeling absolute support and joy throughout the experience. Loved and highly recommend.” —Stephanie L.
"Matt is both vibrant and calming. His compassion shines through everything he does. He really cares about each participants experience, and goes above and beyond to create an intimate space for learning and practice. A great place for anyone new to improv, or wanting to get back into it after a long break. He really gets to what is holding people back from allowing themselves to be fully expressed. Extremely valuable for anyone seeking a way to develop self-trust in a playful and supportive environment." — Amy A.
“I loved my Zen-Prov experience with Matthew! I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is completely new or curious about improv, or to those who have had some training and want extra time to practice and have meaningful discussions about applying it to your personal growth and development. I found Matthew and the other students to be kind, thoughtful, accepting and super fun to play with. Even if you are super nervous at the thought of improv, you are in safe hands here!” —Michelle M.
“I had always been intrigued about meditation and self-realization, but had never found the right time or venue to explore that. Zen-prov has been a natural, fun way to start learning these principles and seeing how they can fit into my life… Every zen-prov session yielded several “aha” moments, where I was able to reflect on something I said or did, and discover something new about myself. And even if the goal of zen-prov isn’t to be funny, the laughs my classmates and I shared along the way only added to the great community feel each session had. I love zen-prov!” —Rob G.
"Zen-prov! was seamless in my experience. I appreciate the patience and tempo of the class and Zoom room. What I found to be the most fun was how improv techniques tie into keeping oneself in the moment. I thoroughly enjoyed how we framed that technique in the everyday." — David A.