Monkey Business Institute

Monkey Business Institute - Classes and Playshops

The Monkey Business Institute would be a perfect fit for your next corporate training event! However, we're a bit different than other trainers or speakers - we don't have workshops, The Monkey Business Institute has Playshops! After all, a workshop sounds too much like work. Our Playshops focus on building stronger communication, better listening, boosting creativity, and having fun. You tell us what you want to achieve, and we create a class (or series of classes) to accomplish that goal.

Location: If you've got the room, we can come to you. If not, we'll help find a suitable classroom.

Duration: From keynote presentations to six hour Monkey Business Institute Playshops, you tell us what the schedule allows. We can even break a six-hour playshop into bite-size pieces that leave you coming back for seconds and thirds!

Design: Tell us what you're looking to learn, and we'll insert those lessons into your Monkey Business Institute Playshop. Whether you're looking to give better service (and receive gracious tips), or you're a part of a sales force and want to see rejection in a whole new light (or not at all) - we'll customize your results!

Clients include:

Harley Davidson

St. Mary's Hospital

YMCA

National Emu Association

University of Wisconsin Society of Women Engineers

The Credit Union National Association

Wisconsin Dept of Commerce

Educators Credit Union

Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Midwest Family Broadcasting

Park Bank

Spectrum Brands

U.S. Naval ROTC

Platco

And others!

References available upon request.

Improv Classes

Here are MIB’s class offerings for fall 2010. Brad Knight, our experienced and well-loved instructor, will be teaching all classes. Times and descriptions listed below.

Level I -- Introduction to Improv.
Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm. September 22-November 3.
Learn the fundamentals of Improv, including scenework, mime, character work, story structure and the formats of classic Improv games. This class culminates in a performance for family and friends. 21 hours of instruction time, plus class show and class party. No prior experience of any kind required.

Level II -- Advanced Improv Fundamentals.
Tuesdays 6:30-9:30pm. September 21-November 2.
This class gives you the opportunity to expand your technique, hone skills gained in Level I, and learn new formats and games. 21 hours of instruction time, plus class show and class party. Prerequisite: Completion of MBI’s Level I Class (limited exceptions granted by Brad Knight only.)

The cost for each class is $200, paid on, or prior, to the first day of class.

Special Topics: Musical Improv. Monday Nights, Sept 20-Nov 1, 6:30-9:30.

What so many of you have have demanded is here -- an whirlwind tour of the rich and magical world of Musical Improv! You'll learn how to make up songs, play within music genres, improvise music in groups, and tell stories with song. No previous singing experience required (and you don't have to be a "good" singer either). Andrew Rohn will be on keys with us for the whole journey!

Completion of Level I required. Completion of Level II preferred. If class is beyond capacity, preference may be given to those who have completed Level II or higher. Cost: $250.

Tuition Specials:

Early Bird Special: Students providing payment by September 1 receive $10 off tuition.

Two Heads are Better Than One Special: (Level I Only): Sign up with a friend, and you both get $10 of tuition. This can be combined with the Early Bird Special.

Spread the Improv-Love Special: Students taking Level II or higher will receive $20 for each student they refer to Level I who takes the class (this discount can be used multiple times. refer ten students, get a free class!) Can be combined with the Early Bird Special.
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