Together with the School of Impro and the Centre of Polish Language and Culture for Foreigners “Polonicum”, we invite all University of Warsaw employees — both Polish and international — to join the 4th edition of our theatre improvisation workshop course!
Over 40 university employees have already taken part in the three previous editions of our improv programme — Become a Pro at Impro (1st edition) and Improve at Improv (2nd and 3rd editions).
After the feedback we received and the activity we observed, we decided to continue by opening the 4th edition this autumn. We organise many integration events, but with our improv courses, we aim to change the perception of integration formats. Our goal is to highlight the importance of personal growth alongside professional development — supporting not only your career, but also your wellbeing and creativity at UW.
These workshops offer a chance to unwind after work, release stress, and reconnect with yourself and others in an open, safe space — to quiet your mind and flow creatively under trainer’s guidance and with the support of the group.
Whether you’re completely new to improv or want to continue your passion and grow your talent, these workshops are a great chance to develop new skills that are useful both on stage and in everyday life — no acting experience required!
Course Structure
Classes are scheduled for five Tuesday meetings between November 18–December 16, with fixed hours 16:30 – 18:45.
- Meetings schedule:
November 18, November 25
December 2, December 9, December 16 - Drop-in meetings format – you decide how many sessions to attend — one, several, or the whole course. Join at any stage after registering (via the Google form)
- Location: UW Main Campus
- Language of instruction: English (at least B1 level is required)
- Group: Up to 16 participants, including both international and Polish UW employees from all roles and backgrounds. The group includes academic and non-academic staff, with a target balance of at least 40% international and 40% Polish participants.
Class Objectives:
- Develop skills for free self-expression
- Learn to let go of perfectionism and go with the flow
- Strengthen active listening skills
- Practice English (or Polish!) in a fun, natural way
- Connect with international and Polish colleagues
- Spark creativity and try something different after work
- Foster trust and empathy within the group
* Important: During the workshop you will be engaging in group activities that may involve louder sounds and a dynamic pace. Please consider this before deciding to join the course.
Enrollment:
To register, please fill in the Google form
Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, following verification of employee status. Limit of 16 participants.
Trainers:
Founded in 2012, the School of Impro is the first and longest-running institution in Poland dedicated to teaching theatrical improvisation. Its courses are led by seasoned performers from Warsaw’s theater scene, who bring extensive experience and insights gained from training with renowned figures in the global improvisation community, including iO Theatre Chicago, Second City Chicago, and the Upright Citizens Brigade in New York.
Questions? Doubts?
If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to reach out: welcome.event@uw.edu.pl
The workshops are free of charge, as they are implemented under Action II.2.3. “Support of the relocation process of employees from abroad by introducing solutions facilitating involvement of new foreign employees to work at UW and preparation to stay in Poland” of the Excellence Initiative – Research University (IDUB) at the University of Warsaw.
