Stef Kuypers's Page

Where do you live and work? (City)

Hoeilaart

Professional Skills

Acting
Improvisation teacher
Trans mask teacher
Computer programming

What is your main interest in this network?

Education, Social, Networking, Finding Partnerships, Improv Resources

What kind of person are you?

24-7

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

Teambuilding, Creativity, Innovation, Communcation, Life Skills, Character Development

Share a favorite 'improv epiphany'

For years the "Yes let's" game was just a game to 'train' people to be positive. Mostly this resulted in everyone blindly accepting the most ridiculous ideas leading to no story whatsoever. During Keith's summer school this year (2008) I finally saw the value of this game, namely learning what the other people in the group like and what inspires them. So often this game is played where everyone just has to accept everything, diminishing its value tremendously. When people have the option to bail out if they're not inspired by a suggestion though, this game is excellent for story telling skills and teaching people how to please one another.

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

I have been working in IT for about 15 years. Through my involvement with improv and scripted theater, which started in 2003, I made a radical career change. Now I'm on the path to apply improv and theater techniques throughout the corporate world as well as to become an improv and trans mask teacher. The 16 months I spent in Calgary working with Loose Moose have certainly helped me get on this path.

I need help with...

As I'm just starting in this field I am definitely interested in expanding my network.

Blog or other personal website

http://www.improdynamics.com/Stefs_site/Home.html

Skype Name (Skype.com is the most popular free internet audio/text chat and more)

Stef Kuypers

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

Facebook name: Stef Kuypers