Dan Jessup's Page

Where do you live and work? (City)

Chicago, IL (US)

Professional Skills

Facilitating improvisation workshops to performance and non-performance professionals. Experience leading individual workshops and multi-session series to K-12, collegiate level, and corporate clients. Currently teaching for The Annoyance Theater in Chicago, IL.

Additional professional experience in recruiting, operational staff training, and as a SAG/AFTRA actor.

What is your main interest in this network?

Networking

What kind of person are you?

Day, Night

What kinds of improv-related services are you involved in?

Teambuilding, Creativity, Innovation, Problem Solving, Communication, Character Development, Sales, Presentation Skills

Any niche industries, skills, etc?

Bilingual - Spanish, Staffing & Recruiting, Entertainment

Share a favorite 'improv epiphany'

"Throw gasoline on the fire!"

More about you: (Short Bio or any other details you'd like people to know)

I have been in Chicago since 2002 and have trained and/or performed at iO (formerly ImprovOlympic), The Annoyance, and Second City, in addition to companies in the scripted theatre community. I have been facilitating improv workshops since 2004 and enjoy working with groups of various ages and improv familiarity.

I need help with...

I am always eager to hear others' takes on the art and it's application, both on and off the stage. I am also particularly interested in expanding my work with corporate clients, customizing workshops, presentations, trainings, or performances.

Work Website

http://www.linkedin.com/in/danjessup

Blog or other personal website

http://www.danjessup.net

Twitter Name (Twitter.com is the most popular 'hyper blog' client, enabling instant updates)

danjessup

Other contact info (Your choice for phone, email, facebook, myspace, etc.)

danieljjessup@gmail.com

How did you hear about this network?

LinkedIN