Call Your Reps with Confidence - Free Workshop

Make your voice heard! Participate in the political process!

At Highwire Improv, we know that stepping out of your comfort zone can be a challenge, but it's a challenge you can tackle with community support!

In this free workshop, Highwire co-founder and teacher Barry Wright (he/him) will lead you through a confidence-building, self-assuring series of warmups and practice exercises that give you the tools you need to make your first-ever phone calls to your elected officials!

What to Expect:

• Brief introductions and some basic community agreements
• Some vocal and physical warmups to get our minds and bodies ready to speak clearly and confidently.
• Paired practice where we take the mystery out of making a statement, and hearing the response on other end of the phone.
• Time to make your calls with the support of like-minded folks!

What to Bring:

• Yourself!
• Your phone, if you have one
• Headphones, if you have them

What We'll Provide:

• Water and light snacks
• Speaking scripts and templates to get you started
• A held space focused on support and trying something new together.

About your facilitator:
Barry Wright (he/him) is an improviser, teacher, and technology professional. He is a co-founder of Highwire Improv and currently serves as President of the Board. He has trained in improv since 2017, including at Highwire Improv, Baltimore Improv Group, Hoopla Impro, and in numerous online workshops. He performs with many ensembles, including ImprovScape, Improv Jeoparty, Topiary, Important Screws, Whatever This Is, Sandcats, and Dreamweaver. Barry lives with his wife Kristen and their three cats and is always happy to chat about improv or start a Google Doc.

About Highwire Improv:

Highwire Improv is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization based in Baltimore, Maryland. Our mission is to steward a community of artists committed to growth, collaboration, joy, and justice — in Baltimore and around the world — through improvisational theater.

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