Madeline Jo Chauvin

Improvisation Instructor @Merlin Works Institute For Improvisation

Austin, TX, US

Teach brand-new and advancing students improv exercises to encourage play, teamwork, confidence-building, and public speaking skills• Lead exercises incorporating emotions, physicality, mime, surroundings, vocal production, and dialogue to create unique characters and relationships• Explain new exercises, side-coach, and debrief post-activity to confirm understanding, relevance, and application to performance and \"real life\"• Encourage students to explore individual levels of enjoyment and incorporate results into theatrical, professional, and personal areas• Direct scenes in a variety of show formats and concepts, including narrative stories and games based on audience suggestions• Develop teaching assistants by meeting weekly to discuss curriculum, review teaching methods, explain concepts, and debrief after lessons

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English & Theatre

Western Governors University

Master of Science in Management and Leadership, Business and Communication Skills