The Improv Effect
by: The Fun Lab
6-Week Applied Improv Laboratory
Improvisation is much more than theatre—it's a tool to step outside your routine, develop new skills, and discover what you're capable of when you stop searching for the perfect answer.
The Improv Effect is a 6-week laboratory where we'll explore the principles of Applied Improvisation and how to use them in both our professional and personal lives. You'll learn the same tools used by improvisers, but beyond the stage: to communicate more effectively, think creatively, adapt to change, and connect more authentically with others.
This lab is designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, and freelancers who want to strengthen their human skills in an international and dynamic environment. Whether you're giving presentations, leading meetings, working with clients, networking, or simply looking to maintain your English while developing new skills, this lab is for you.
What to Expect
Throughout the six weeks, you'll learn how to:
Communicate with greater confidence in meetings, presentations, and professional conversations.
Think creatively and adapt to change by responding confidently to unexpected situations.
Strengthen collaboration through active listening, trust, and meaningful connection.
No previous theatre or improvisation experience is required—just curiosity, a willingness to play, and the desire to step outside your comfort zone.
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Led by
Mercedes De Jesus Manukian is the founder of The Fun Lab and an Applied Improvisation facilitator with over ten years of experience. She creates safe, inclusive, and judgment-free spaces where people build confidence, strengthen communication, and develop creativity through play, experimentation, and collaboration.
Hosting us
MINCA is a creative studio based in Barcelona — run by Julia Stewart. We host workshops and online courses in gentle mobility and creative expression.
🗓️ Practical Information
Dates: Tuesdays: September 15, 22, 29 and October 6, 13, 20
Time: 19:00–21:00 H
Location: MINCA Carrer del Progrés, 13, Gràcia, 08012 Barcelona
Language: English (with Spanish support).
Price: 150€
Payment must be made before September 7th to confirm your place. (Invoice can be issued if you need it.)
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing.
A water bottle.