Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | Center for Performing Arts, Minneapolis | 5:30 - 7:30pm
Does your heart race at the thought of speaking in front of a group? You’re not alone—and there’s a fun way to change that.
Join veteran improviser and psychology professor Jim Robinson for an interactive workshop that blends improv, psychology, and a little laughter to help you face your fears and find your voice. Drawing on decades of experience as both a performer and instructor, Jim uses playful exercises from improvisation to help participants work with anxiety rather than against it.
Through group games and guided reflection, you’ll learn to:
Reconnect with your body and calm your nervous system
Transform “mistakes” into opportunities for connection
Stay present and grounded in the moment
Build confidence and ease in front of an audience
By the end of the session, you’ll see that public speaking doesn’t have to be terrifying—it can actually be fun. Give it a chance!
About the Instructor:
Jim Robinson has a dual career in improvisation and psychology. An alumnus of the Brave New Workshop, the Off-Beat Comedy Club onboard the Disney Magic, and The Theater of Public Policy, he’s also co-founder of Table Salt Productions. Jim has taught psychology at St. Catherine University, the University of St. Thomas, and the University of Minnesota, and has led courses on presentation skills through the Guthrie Theater’s Public Education Program. As a Fulbright Specialist, he implemented his “Improvisation and Mental Health” curriculum in Pakistan and now trains social workers and law enforcement professionals in crisis intervention using improv techniques.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | Center for Performing Arts, Minneapolis | 5:30 - 7:30pm
Does your heart race at the thought of speaking in front of a group? You’re not alone—and there’s a fun way to change that.
Join veteran improviser and psychology professor Jim Robinson for an interactive workshop that blends improv, psychology, and a little laughter to help you face your fears and find your voice. Drawing on decades of experience as both a performer and instructor, Jim uses playful exercises from improvisation to help participants work with anxiety rather than against it.
Through group games and guided reflection, you’ll learn to:
Reconnect with your body and calm your nervous system
Transform “mistakes” into opportunities for connection
Stay present and grounded in the moment
Build confidence and ease in front of an audience
By the end of the session, you’ll see that public speaking doesn’t have to be terrifying—it can actually be fun. Give it a chance!
About the Instructor:
Jim Robinson has a dual career in improvisation and psychology. An alumnus of the Brave New Workshop, the Off-Beat Comedy Club onboard the Disney Magic, and The Theater of Public Policy, he’s also co-founder of Table Salt Productions. Jim has taught psychology at St. Catherine University, the University of St. Thomas, and the University of Minnesota, and has led courses on presentation skills through the Guthrie Theater’s Public Education Program. As a Fulbright Specialist, he implemented his “Improvisation and Mental Health” curriculum in Pakistan and now trains social workers and law enforcement professionals in crisis intervention using improv techniques.
