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Matt Derda
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- Chicago, IL
- United States
- Workshop facilitation for children…
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- Where do you live and work? (City)
- Chicagp
- Professional Skills
- Acting, Workshop Facilitation, Education, Special Education, Corporate Workshops
- What is your main interest in this network?
- Education, Social, Networking, Improv Resources
- What kind of person are you?
- Night
- What kinds of improv-related services are you involved in?
- Teambuilding, Creativity, Innovation, Problem Solving, Communication, Leadership, Life Skills, Character Development, Change Management, Sales
- Any niche industries, skills, etc?
- Workshop facilitation for children with ASD.
- Share a favorite 'improv epiphany'
- Every discover feels different. Don't chase the feeling, let the discovery happen.
- More about you: (Short Bio or any other details you'd like people to know)
- I am the owner of the Smarty Pants Theater Company, LLC, which has been in business since 2001. We have three additional branches: Smarty Pants New York City, The Wilhelm Scream and The Two Bit Comedy Show.
I created my own major at Miami University through the Interdisciplinary Studies program that combines Theatre, Psychology and Business Management. I am currently working on a thesis that discusses how improvisational technique and theory can be used by educators in the field of ASD.
- I need help with...
- Networking and resources for drama/humor therapy
- Work Website
- http://smartypantstheater.com/
- Blog or other personal website
- http://smartypantstheater.com/blog/
- Other contact info (Your choice for phone, email, facebook, myspace, etc.)
- 513-850-3574
- How did you hear about this network?
- Jerry Kail
About
Upcoming Events
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The You Name It Show Interview with Gary Hirsch
December 9, 2009 at 6pm to January 29, 2010 at 7pm – Gallery Paradiso
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Improv in Iraq: Playing with Freedom.
December 28, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm – BATS Improv, SF
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Veterans Family Reintegration Project
January 2, 2010 to November 30, 2010 – Institute for Therapy through the Arts
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Using Techniques from Improvisational Theatre for Team Building
January 12, 2010 from 6pm to 8:15pm – Chicago Draftfcb - Auditorium on Floor 14 |
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Improv for Shy People
January 12, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm – Oakland
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