Merlin Works

"Shana led our team of 20 through an incredible, interactive team building workshop this past week. The team was nervous about what "improv" meant, but she immediately put their fears to rest and had so much fun working on communication, collaboration, patience, being present, and so much more. It was BY FAR the best team building my team has ever done and it met and exceeded all my expectations. We plan to use some of the activities Shana taught us in our weekly staff meetings-THANK YOU! If you have a team that works closely together, get yourself booked for a fun, playful workshop with these folks, you won't be disappointed!"

"I took online Improv 101 with Shana from mid July to August and I can attest to how amazing this course is. The biggest thing I took out of this class is how improv is not only beneficial for actors but that it applies to anyone living an everyday normal life and how important/therapeutic being present and in the moment can be. Shana was very nice, patient and fun which made the nervousness of taking improv that less scary. I recommend this course highly"

"I have been taking Merlin works classes for more than 5 years and keep coming back for more! Merlin Works is an exceptional organization for teaching improv related activities, entertaining and just having fun! Shana Merlin is an amazing leader who brings deep experience and exacting organizational skills to her business. Her curricula are very well thought out and have been refined over years of experience and whole lot of happy students. You will be glad you joined a Merlin works class or had the Merlin Works Team run one of your corporate events!!"

"I've had a long career as a television writer/producer, but a million years ago I used to do improv, and wanted to get back into. I was nervous and, frankly, a little scared. I pretty much chose Merlin Works at random. I am so happy that I did. Shana Merlin has created a wonderful environment where you safely learn to risk. No matter what your level or expertise, you will be welcomed both by the teachers and the other students. Everyone works together, and the vibe is generous. It's like a creative garden where all is nourished, and everything blooms naturally. I've been stimulated and inspired, and I can already see how my experiences at Merlin Works is transferring in positive ways to other aspects of my life. The ability of the teachers to impart their knowledge and bring the students along is impressive."

"great way to push yourself to new social comforts. We all need help to get outside of ourselves and Merlin Works is a magnificent vehicle for this. Great instructors who genuinely love this artform. I really found a place to play and grow that I did not think myself capable. I had 6 different instructors (2 per class) and each had a distinct style, not a cookie cutter platform here. Sign up and have fun. No one is judging you, and you should not judge yourself. Fail with a smile, because we all do!"