"Improvisational Theater is a uniquely American art form rooted in a rich and varied global tradition — ancient ritual, festivals, celebration, children’s games, commedia del arte, vaudeville, burlesque, cabaret, to name a few. Beyond having an immeasurable impact on contemporary pop culture, improvisational theater games have been a force for social change, impacting peoples’ lives in extraordinary ways."
-Laugh for Change WEBSITE
To be brief Improv comedy has been used in the last to create social change. At this point I am in the process of gathering together research and having a fun time doing it. Some of the things that have saddened me over the years is how cynical, pessimistic, and helpless social workers can be at times. The profession of pushing towards social justice and aiding the oppressed is so important it is critical to keep social workers happy and optimistic despite the sadness they see in the world.
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