Unscripted Connections: Building Global Communities Through Improv
- Feb. 6, 2025 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- Telus Atrium, 11104 87 Ave NW
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In an increasingly connected world, becoming a global citizen means fostering relationships that transcend borders, cultures and backgrounds. Improv makes this process approachable, exciting and fun.
This engaging keynote invites you to explore the art of making meaningful connections through the transformative power of improv. Led by two dynamic members of Rapid Fire Theatre’s Touring Company (Julian Faid and Chris Borger), the session features interactive group exercises that break down barriers, spark creativity and build trust. Whether you’re a natural extrovert or hesitant to step into the spotlight, you’ll leave with practical tools to communicate effectively, empathize deeply and collaborate across diverse communities—empowering you to thrive as a global citizen.
This presentation is in partnership with Rapid Fire Theatre open in a new tab .About
Julian Faid is a facilitator, host and performer with over twenty-four years of professional improvisational theatre experience. He has performed at festivals worldwide and has taught improv skills to C-suite executives, non-profit organizations and high-performance teams.
He holds a BA in Sociology, a Graduate Diploma in Marketing and Communications, and an MSc in Environmental Sociology. Julian is a Doctoral Student completing his PhD at the University of Alberta, Alberta School of Business in the Department of Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Management.
Chris Borger is an Edmonton-based comedian and educator. He is the current Director of Rapid Fire Theatre's Touring Company, and also regularly performs and teaches with Atomic Improv and the Grindstone Theatre. Borger has also worked as an educational consultant working with post-secondary instructors from the University of Alberta, NAIT and Pixel Blue College. He has produced video content for the CBC, Oilersnation and the University of Alberta's Centre for Teaching and Learning.
When not performing or instructing improvised theatre, Borger can be found lending his voice announcing games for the Edmonton Riverhawks, NAIT Ooks, and Edmonton Oil Kings.
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