Creating new connections: Dialogue & improv

Abstract

This chapter is the distillation of my reflections on an exploration of the synergy between dialogue and improvisation theatre games in developing the capacity for creating more meaningful connections. This may manifest as deeper and more authentic connections between people. It may show up as an increased ability to discern important connections between ideas or parts of a system. I've attempted to outline the principles involved in consciously, and with intention, creating such connections and tapping into the new possibilities they offer. This is followed by a discussion of how the practices of both dialogue and improv support these principles, along with practical suggestions for how to explore bringing some of this synergy into your own personal and professional lives. © 2005 Springer Science + Business Media, Inc.