The pointlessness of play is the critical point of play.
As an improv teacher, Anne Veal talks about play and makes it have a point. Since play has no rules (except the rules we define in order to make play happen), they encourage us to get to what we actually want to be doing and get rid of rules when they don’t serve us. They encourage us to use our voices! And the exercises they walk us through challenge us to think about letting ourselves be seen and activate awareness of truly being present in the moment.
About the speaker
ANNE VEAL (she/they) is a creator / educator / performer who specializes in improvised and ensemble-devised theatre, as well as an intuitive storyteller and healer. She teaches and performs with Third Coast Comedy Club, is a teaching artist with local nonprofit Unscripted, and develops bespoke corporate workshops in improv for leadership and organizational adaptability. As a healer, they use archetype & imaginative journeys to uncover the myths that shape us - and empower the rewrites. Before moving to Nashville, Anne taught improv in NYC, helped run a start-up theatre, and developed a training program that gave over 300 performers access to stage time and curated feedback to develop as artists. She has performed across the country and internationally, leading ensembles to develop literary adaptations, immersive theatre, and dozens of improvised shows. Whether working in the performance or healing realm, her work is rooted in connection, compassion, and communication. They are a proud student of the Compassion Institute and this grand human experiment. Follow her on IG @AnnesPhantasia
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The pointlessness of play is the point of play.
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