Oona Sherman's Page

Where do you live and work? (City)

Bellingham, WA

Professional Skills

I have an M.A. in Transformative Learning & Human Development and my research is focused on using improv as a tool for tranformative learning. I am a performer and an instructor at the Upfront Theater, and I have an applied improv coaching business called Spontaneity Works. I also have a degree in creative writing and have worked as a freelance writer, editor and teach workshops in creative writing.

What is your main interest in this network?

Networking, Finding Partnerships, Improv Resources

What kind of person are you?

Day

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

Teambuilding, Creativity, Communcation, Leadership, Stress, Life Skills, Character Development, Presentation Skills

Share a favorite 'improv epiphany'

Improvising is like walking in total darkness, each person taking one single step with the help of a shared flashlight, and then passing the flashlight to the next person so they can take one single step, and so on...

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

I live and work in Bellingham, WA, where I perform and teach improv at the Upfront Theater. When I am not at the theater I can be found playing with my dog, hiking, and watching movies.