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Services

Defiant Monkey Improv provides a variety of public and private services, professionally designed and custom-tailored to your individual needs.

 

Professional Development

Experience a unique approach to Development that won’t make your people roll their eyes. Presented by  two professional educators and trainers, we provide a memorable event with long-lasting benefits.

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Advanced Training for Improv Groups

Take your improv to the next level with workshops designed and presented by professional improvisers with over 40 years of experience!

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Private Functions

Whether it’s a corporate event, private party, or lodge/social group gathering, Defiant Monkey Improv provides entertainment tailored to your needs.

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School/Library Shows and Workshops

A fan favorite with kids and adults alike, Karen and Andy support the library Summer Reading Program and create programs based on your school’s specific goals!

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Professional Development

Created by a university professor and a professional corporate trainer, our programs are unique in the world of professional development

Tired of Legos and rivers of lava? We’ve been through it too, and we know your people crave experiences that are relevant, memorable, and enjoyable; anything less is a waste of your valuable time and resources.

Karen and Andy will meet with you to create an event that addresses your specific needs and goals with a fresh approach that will have your groups talking about it for weeks to come.

Knowing how people are often wary of “Professional Development”, we create a welcome and non-threatening environment that encourages everyone to not only participate, but to have fun while learning.

  • Participants notice and pay attention to critical concepts
  • Benefits are long-lasting
  • Easy to schedule
  • Flexible according to your needs
  • Created and presented by experienced professionals

Our clients include:

  • Kaleida Health
  • Moog
  • AmeriCorps
  • MEHLE Bear Troy
  • Association for Talent Development (ATD)
  • Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
  • Good Neighbors Credit Union
  • Leadership Genesee
  • Takeform

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Advanced Training for Improv Groups

Always eager to pass on what they’ve learned over the years, Karen and Andy have developed a series of workshops for experienced improvisers

Find and Follow the Story

Storytelling is a key element in great improv. Learn to use narrative techniques to create scenes that are both interesting and entertaining, not only for the audience, but for you!

 

Showmanship

Want to put on a killer improv show? We’ll walk you through what it takes to wow the audience and develop the self-confidence needed to look like a pro on stage!

Keep Your Focus

It’s easy to become distracted when you’re on stage. Losing focus can cause you to lose track of the story, miss offers from fellow improvisers, or worse yet, bore the audience. We’ll teach you how to keep your eye on the ball!

Tell Your Story Through Character

 Vibrant characters are central to great improv scenes. We’ll clue you in on how to create fun, character-driven scenes that will entertain your audiences and keep them coming back for more!

 

 

Learn Your Games

Want to become even better at your favorite games? Who better to guide you than the authors of The Big Book of Improv Games? Choose the games you want to work on, and we’ll show you all the secret tips and tricks!

  • Private workshops for your specific needs
  • Delivered in the comfort of your own space
  • Boost your confidence
  • Learn the secrets of the pros!

  

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Private Functions

Looking for unique interactive entertainment for your private function? Look no further than Defiant Monkey Improv!

The Perfect Choice

Defiant Monkey Improv is the perfect choice for your event. With over 40 years of experience, award-winning professionals Karen and Andy know how to keep your people laughing. And don’t worry; we don’t make fun of your audience, we have fun with them! 

 

 

Who have we worked with?

Some of the great groups we’ve been involved with:

  • Kaleida Health
  • Moog
  • AmeriCorps
  • MEHLE Bear Troy
  • Association for Talent Development (ATD)
  • Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
  • Moose International
  • Good Neighbors Credit Union
  • Leadership Genesee
  • Takeform
  • Beacon Solutions Group
  • Niagara County Fair
  • Lockport High School Foundation
  • Gillam-Grant Community Center
  • YEL Program
  • Cub Scouts of America
  • Empire State University

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School and Library Programs

Defiant Monkey Improv supports the Summer Reading Program and has a variety of customizable shows and workshops for libraries and schools!

Summer Reading Program 2024

Defiant Monkey Improv is ready for Adventures Begin at Your Library!  Our programs are professionally designed to support your SRP and get your kids revved up for reading!

 

 

School Shows and Workshops

Karen and Andy are experienced educators – Karen teaches at the university level and Andy is a former middle-school Math and Science teacher. They’re here to support your students in the form of fun shows and workshops designed to fit your needs!

Defiant Monkey Improv is fully insured for your venue
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