Confidence
Speaking up, making decisions and trusting your instincts when there’s no script.
Rapid Fire Theatre presents
The keynote your people don’t just sit through.
An interactive improv session that builds the confidence, connection and listening your teams run on.
What it is
Professional development using the skills of improv.
Improv is more than comedy.
Underneath the laughs, improv trains the social muscles that good teams rely on: listening closely, building on other people’s ideas, staying steady when plans change, and trusting the people beside you.
The Interactive Keynote puts those muscles to work. Your group doesn’t sit back and watch; they practise together. Experienced Rapid Fire Theatre facilitators guide a session that feels playful, supportive and surprisingly focused.
Outcomes
What your group gets
Every session is built around the themes that matter most to your group.
Connection
Getting past job titles to really know the people you work with.
Collaboration
Building on each other’s ideas instead of competing with them.
Deep Listening
Listening to understand, not just waiting for your turn to talk.
Resilience
Bouncing back from mistakes and treating surprises as something to work with.
Growth
Stretching a little past your comfort zone, in a room where that feels safe.
Well-being
Laughing together, easing stress and leaving with more energy than you arrived with.
Choose your focus
Tell us which themes fit your event and we’ll build the session around them.
Start the conversationHow a session runs
Here’s how it works
Before your event, we talk with you about your group, your event theme and what you want people to take away. Then we build the session to fit.
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Step 1
Welcome
We set a relaxed, friendly tone and explain how the session works, so everyone knows what to expect.
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Step 2
Hands-on exercises
Short, guided practice in pairs and small groups, each part tied to a theme you chose. The energy builds and the pressure stays low.
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Step 3
Debrief
We step back and talk about what people noticed, and how it connects to the way they work every day.
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Step 4
Takeaways
Your group leaves with a few practical habits to bring back to the office, the classroom or the next meeting.
Everyone takes part. No one is put on the spot.
The work happens in pairs and small groups, so no one is forced into the spotlight. Quieter people and introverts feel just as safe as the extroverts.
Who it’s for
Built for groups that work together
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Conferences and AGMs
An opening or closing session where the whole room takes part.
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Team retreats
A shared experience that helps a team reconnect and work better together.
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Universities
Faculty, staff and student leaders building communication and teamwork skills.
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Associations
A memorable session for members and boards, tied to your event theme.
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Leadership groups
Leaders practising presence, listening and adapting in real time.
Past clients
Groups we’ve worked with
- MacEwan University University
- Canadian Evaluation Society Professional association
- Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation Hospital foundation
Who leads it
Your facilitators
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Julian Faid
Facilitator
- 25+ years of improv experience
- PhD candidate studying organizational culture
- Host and MC for conferences, galas and awards shows
- Improv trainer for executives and high-performance teams
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Chris Borger
Facilitator
- 20+ years of improv experience
- 250K+ followers on social media
- Host for professional sports organizations
- Director of Event Entertainment at Rapid Fire Theatre
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And more…
We work with a wider team of Rapid Fire Theatre facilitators.
About Rapid Fire Theatre
- Edmonton’s longest-running improv theatre, on stage since 1980.
- Home to more than 40 of Edmonton’s most experienced improvisers.
- Recognized as one of the world’s leading improv companies.
- Weekly shows, festivals and public workshops, plus custom events and team workshops for organizations.
- A registered non-profit charity.
FAQ
Questions planners ask
Do people have to perform?
Everyone takes part, but no one is forced into the spotlight. Most of the session happens in pairs and small groups, so nobody is put on the spot in front of the room. Introverts feel safe here, and that’s by design.
How long is a session?
Anywhere from 30 minutes to a half day. We’ll shape it to whatever works best for your event.
How big can the group be?
We shape the format to your numbers, from a single team of [10] to a conference room of [300+]. Tell us how many people you expect and we’ll suggest the best setup.
What do you need for the room and AV?
Open floor space where people can stand and move around, with chairs that can be pushed to the side. For larger groups, a wireless microphone and a basic sound system. A projector for slides is great but not necessary. We’ll confirm the details with you before the day.
Do you travel?
Yes. We’re based in Edmonton and travel to events across Alberta and beyond. Travel is included in your quote.
Can it be tailored to our event theme?
Yes, and we recommend it. Every session is tailored. Before your event, we’ll talk about your group, your theme and what you want people to take away, then build the session around it.
Get in touch
Let’s plan your session
Tell us a little about your event. We’ll come back with ideas and a quote.