Improv for Advocacy and Confidence (IFAC)
Sat, Apr 25
|Definition Theatre
Use comedy and improvisation to practice self-advocacy, build communication confidence, and reclaim your voice in healthcare, work, and everyday life. Facilitated by 2–3 trained Joy Guides for Joy Magnets living with chronic illness.
Time & Location
Apr 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Definition Theatre, 1160 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
About the event
About This Workshop
Improv for Advocacy and Confidence (IFAC) uses comedy and improvisation exercises to help people living with chronic illness practice self-advocacy, build communication confidence, and reclaim their voice in healthcare, work, and everyday life.
Workshop Schedule (2.5 Hours)
Welcome & Grounding (15 min) — Set psychological safety, expectations, and community agreements
Warm-Up & Play (20 min) — One-Word Story + Yes, And Circle to reduce anxiety and build group comfort
Power & Presence (25 min) — Status Switch + Say It Again exercises to build confidence and communication awareness
Schedule
15 minutesArrival & Check-In
10 minutesWelcome & Grounding