Improv-based training · Clayton, NC and the Triangle
Communication training that’s actually fun.
Pavilion Plays teaches improv as a real storytelling theatre form, then points it at the skills people use every day: listening, telling a story, making a first impression, and thinking on their feet. No lectures. No awkward role-play. Pick the program that fits you.
For businesses and HR teams
Corporate training your team will talk about afterward
Most communication training is a lecture or an uncomfortable role-play. Ours is hands-on practice in short, structured exercises, with coaching on the spot. Every session is built around the skills you pick and the outcome you want.
Nobody has to be funny. Nobody performs alone. People leave with habits they can use on their next client call.
- Active listeningHear what clients actually mean and respond to it.
- StorytellingShort, memorable stories for pitches and introductions.
- First impressions and presenceWarmth and credibility in the first thirty seconds.
- Thinking on your feetStay calm when questions and plans change.
- Confident presentingOwn the room, whether it holds two people or two hundred.
- TeamworkBetter idea-sharing through “yes, and” habits.
Lunch and Learn60 minutes
A lively introduction that gives your team a taste of the method.
Single-Skill Workshop90 minutes to 2 hours
One skill from the list above, done well. Good for team meetings and sales kickoffs.
Half-Day Workshop3 hours
Two or three skills in one focused session. Ideal for onboarding, retreats, and team days.
Full-Day Intensive6 hours
Listening, storytelling, presence, and thinking on your feet, ending with a short team showcase.
6-Week Series at Your Workplace6 sessions of 90 minutes
Our Sell Yourself First course delivered to your team, with a closing showcase colleagues can attend.
Rates cover groups of up to 20. Larger groups can be split or run in parallel and are quoted separately. We come to you, or host you at Pavilion Plays. Travel and virtual options available.
For adults and professionals · 6 weeks
Sell Yourself First: Intro to Sales Through Improv
Every sale starts the same way: someone decides whether they trust you. Before you learn a closing technique or the psychology of selling, you need the basics. How to communicate clearly. How to carry yourself with confidence. How to listen. How to tell a story people remember.
This course teaches those basics through improv, and it ends with a live showcase. Invite your boss and your colleagues. Show them you invest in your skills, and that you had fun doing it.
- Confident communicationSpeak clearly and own the room.
- Active listeningRespond to what people actually say.
- StorytellingBe remembered and trusted.
- 6 weeks, one 90-minute session a week
- Max 10 students so everyone gets coaching
- No experience needed
- Starts January 12, Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm
- Showcase on February 16 at 8:00 pm
Sell Yourself First6 sessions of 90 minutes · Pavilion Plays
The full 6-week course with a live showcase. Many students expense it as professional development, and we can provide an invoice or course outline for your manager.
Teams of 3 or more from one company: ask about group rates.
For students ages 16 to 19 and their parents · 6 weeks
Ready to Launch: Confidence for the Next Chapter
School teaches algebra. Nobody teaches how to walk into an interview, introduce yourself, or hold a conversation with an adult. This 6-week improv class does.
It is fun, supportive, and never forced. Groups are capped at 10, and every student is cheered on. Families are invited to the closing showcase to see the growth for themselves.
- Interview-readyA strong first impression, practiced until it feels natural.
- Real conversation skillsActive listening and easy small talk with adults and peers.
- Quiet confidenceThe calm that comes from handling the unexpected.
- 6 weeks, one 90-minute session a week
- Max 10 students
- No experience needed. Nobody has to be the funny one.
- Starts January 12, Tuesdays at 5:30 pm
- Family showcase on February 16 at 6:30 pm
Ready to Launch6 sessions of 90 minutes · Pavilion Plays
The full 6-week student course, taught by an instructor who teaches improv to students ages 8 to 18.
Your instructor
Tom Quinn
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Tell us which program you want, your team or student, and your preferred date. For corporate sessions, we reply with a custom outline and quote within 2 business days.