WELCOME TO ZOOMERS TO BOOMERS IMPROV!
Welcome
THIS IS NOT YOUR ORDINARY IMPROV CLASS!
We're glad that you found our Intergenerational, International Improv community! Did you know that your attitudes about aging actually affect your health as you age? Take a look at who we are and learn all about us. We hope you enjoy our site & drop us a line. COME JOIN US!
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Help low income youth and elders participate in our virtual intergenerational improv classes. Your generous support will help allow all who wish to join our international, intergenerational community! THANK YOU!
ZOOMERS TO BOOMERS IMPROV IS BACK FOR OUR FALL SESSION!
Next Class: 8-Week Fall Session 2024 Tues. 6-8 pm PDT
8-Week Virtual Intergenerational Class for teens through elders on Zoom. All experience levels welcome. Tues. 9/17 - 11/12, 6:00 - 8:00 pm PDT. Financial aid available. Contact: yael@zoomerstoboomersimprov.com for info about future classes & financial aid.
WEEKEND WORKSHOPS! STAY TUNED FOR MORE!
Recent Event: Special 1/2 day Weekend Workshop, Sun. 7/10
Special DROP-IN Weekend workshop for teens through elders on Zoom. All experience levels welcome. Financial aid available by request.
SUNDAY 7/10, 9:30 am -12:30 pm PDT Contact: yael@zoomerstoboomersimprov.com for scholarship & family discount info.
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS! Stay Tuned!
Recent Event: Special International Workshop, 10/1/21
JAPAN / NORTH AMERICA CULTURAL EXCHANGE
Special International, Intergenerational Pilot Workshop Co-sponsored by the Applied Improvisation Facilitator Academia in Tokyo:
Fri. 10/1/21, 6:30 - 8:30 pm PDT on Zoom
Although this workshop has ended, we plan to offer future international workshops.
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What People Say
From a Zoomer:
"Yael is one of the best improv teachers I've ever had, including my time taking classes at Upright Citizens Brigade, Los Angeles! She makes every class so incredibly fun, while also providing constructive feedback to help everyone improve at their craft. My class was filled with many different ages, spanning from pre-teens to seniors. It can sometimes be difficult to teach improv to so many different ages, especially since one aspect of improv is shared experiences - luckily Yael's specialty is finding the commonality within us all!"
--Alexina Boudreaux-Allen
From a Boomer:
"Yael Schy led an intergenerational improv class daily at a week-long music camp I attended. At age 65, I was not new to improv as I had taken quite few classes with other seniors. Doing improv with Yael and a group that spanned 60 years, which included teens, 20 y/o's and most decades in between was the highlight of my day. Yael is an energetic creative person who strikes the right balance of clearly introducing games and then letting us jump in and play. Her respectful treatment of young and older was nicely modeled. It was so much more fun and enriching to have improv activities with the broad range of ages. It opened up new ways to be creative as well as provide a space to be comfortable with a greater variety of people. This was all very transferable out into the world. Thank you Yael!"
--Barbara Feinstein
From a Gen X'er:
"It was a great honor to be in the first intergenerational improv class [at BATS] with Yael Schy and Gary Ware. I have been improvising for over 10 years and teaching it too, but I found Yael’s style refreshing and learned so much from being in this cross-generational group. Not only did we do improv together, but Yael and Gary ensured that we had intergenerational dialogue as well. Yael guided me to “embrace my mistakes as gifts” and listen carefully to my scene partners. After a few weeks of this class, I feel more relaxed on stage and readier than ever to try new things! Even though we were all online, Yael and Gary created a beautiful community and we all felt very bonded after it. And the carefully curated show at the end left me with a deep sense of accomplishment! I’d give this class my highest recommendation!"
--Radhika Rao
About Us
Yael Schy (Boomer)
Gary Ware (Millennial)
Gary Ware (Millennial)
Yael Schy is a dynamic theater and dance instructor, improviser, storyteller, singer/songwriter, and Founder of Zoomers to Boomers Improv, who is known for her creative approach that makes learning FUN! Yael has been performing and teaching theater and dance for all age groups for almost 50 years, including being a pioneer in teaching INT
Yael Schy is a dynamic theater and dance instructor, improviser, storyteller, singer/songwriter, and Founder of Zoomers to Boomers Improv, who is known for her creative approach that makes learning FUN! Yael has been performing and teaching theater and dance for all age groups for almost 50 years, including being a pioneer in teaching INTERGENERATIONAL IMPROVISATION for more than a decade. She is director of All That Jazz, a San Francisco Bay Area musical improv troupe, and of the Alameda Comedy Club Improv program, as well as a founding member of the Applied Improvisation Network.
Gary Ware (Millennial)
Gary Ware (Millennial)
Gary Ware (Millennial)
Gary Ware, the Founder of Breakthrough Play, is a sought-after Corporate Facilitator and Keynote Speaker with nearly a decade of experience as a performer in improv theatre. He assists teams with unlocking creativity and confidence, and sparks collaboration with experiential methods proven to drive peak performance. As a facilitator, Gar
Gary Ware, the Founder of Breakthrough Play, is a sought-after Corporate Facilitator and Keynote Speaker with nearly a decade of experience as a performer in improv theatre. He assists teams with unlocking creativity and confidence, and sparks collaboration with experiential methods proven to drive peak performance. As a facilitator, Gary has worked with people of all ages. His experience has ranged from improv workshops assisting elementary school students with emotional intelligence, to Laughter Yoga at assisted living facilities.