Professional Programs

Like trust falls,
but without the unwanted touching.

Building your team with eyes wide open.

Ready to put your team at center stage?

Clients have partnered with The Revival to:

Foster camaraderie and collaboration

Improve presentation skills

Build connections within the organization

Brainstorm new ideas and concepts

Cultivate inclusion in the workplace

Improv workshops are an innovative way to address critical workplace objectives.

No longer a tool used exclusively by performing artists, improv workshops lead participants through a challenging, fun and immersive curriculum in a safe, collaborative environment.

Keynote Addresses

The Revival delivers keynote experiences that are as insightful as they are unforgettable.

Blending the craft of professional improvisers with deep expertise in workplace dynamics, our keynote speakers move beyond lecture to create highly engaging, interactive moments that resonate with corporate audiences.

Topics include:

Building a Culture of “Yes”: Lessons from Chicago Improv
Listening School: Refining Our Ability to Hear Different Points of View
Navigating Uncertainty with Confidence: An Improv Approach to Adaptability

Live Performances

Deliver a "Uniquely Chicago" experience that energizes and connects your group through the power of live, unscripted performance.

Performances include Blank! The Musical, a fully improvised, 75-minute production driven by audience input, and Chicago Style, a immersive, in-the-round comedy revue, these shows showcase the very best of the city's legendary improv tradition. Each performance is dynamic, collaborative, and unforgettable-perfect for fostering engagement and shared moments among corporate audiences. Give your team more than entertainment—give them a one-of-a-kind experience they'll talk about long after the curtain falls.

Reviews

“Who needs a script? Improbably, ridiculous harmony."

“Well-honed and absolutely rock-solid!"

“Hilarious!”

Ice Breakers

Kick off your event with high-energy ice breakers designed to engage, entertain, and instantly connect your audience.

Through interactive games, playful competition, and cleverly crafted experiences like the "Fake Keynote," The Revival transforms passive attendees into active participants from the very start. These dynamic sessions break down barriers, spark laughter, and build shared momentum-setting the tone for more productive, collaborative gatherings. It's more than an introduction—it's a memorable launch that gets everyone ready to engage.

What works for you? Let’s talk about it.

What our clients are saying…

“We had a great team building experience!”

– Director, Leadership Development, Booth School of Business

“Your workshops have taken our Client Development team to new heights!”

- Managing Director, Harris Associates

“Your work is helping [us] drive better collaboration across our teams”

– Assoc. Dean, Kellogg School of Management

“The Revival was a GREAT kickoff activity!”

– Ivy+ Dean, Faculty Advancement Network

“It was a successful bonding experience that boosted our trust in each other. Plus it was just plain fun!”

– Senior Manager of Outreach, CODE.org

Check out our ever-growing list of clients.

Business

Booth School of Business
Deloitte
Derse Marketing
Elkay Manufacturing
EBSCO Information Services
FedEx
Growing Home
Harris Associates
IIT Design Camp
Kellogg School of Management
Leo Burnett
MAC Properties
Motion PR
Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship
Protiviti
Rightfoot Inc
SpotHero
STV Inc
William Blair
Willis Towers Watson

University

Accreditation Council for Graduate
Medical Education
Booth School of Business Center for Leadership & Involvement
Chicago Semester
DePaul University
Eckhardt Scholars
Faculty Advancement Network
Harris School of Public Policy
Institute of Politics
Kellogg School of Management
LUCENT
Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
Medill School of Journalism
Mellon Mays Fellowship Program
Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship
Pritzker School of Medicine
Roosevelt University
Russell Fellows Program
UChicago Department of Ophthalmology
UChicago Department of Pediatrics
UChicago Global Engage
UChicago Student Life
University of Chicago Law School
Urban Education Institute
Urban Teacher Education Program

Law

University of Chicago Law School
Attorneys’ Liability Assurance Society
Ogletree Deakins
Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
Chicago-Kent College of Law

Science

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
Center for Bright Beams
Comer Children’s Hospital
Eckhardt Scholars
Energy Policy Institute
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
LUCENT
Pritzker School of Medicine
Society of Women in Physics
UChicago Biosciences
UChicago Department of Opthalmology
UChicago Department of Pediatrics
UChicago GradTalk
UChicago myCHOICE

Youth

Adoption Center of Illinois
Akiba Schechter
Ancona School
Big Shoulders Fund
Chicago Botanic Garden Youth Farm
Chicago Public Library
Chicago Public Schools Daystar Academy
Embarc Chicago
Gary Comer Youth Center
GEMS Academy
Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
KidsFirst Chicago
Lane Tech
Mosaic Fine Arts Academy
Shared Studios
St. Anthony Catholic School
St. Thomas the ApostleStone Scholastic Academy
UChicago Charter Schools
Global Engage
University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
Urban Education Institute
Urban Teacher Education Program

FAQs

I have a question that’s not listed here!
Send us an email at theater@the-revival.com and we’ll be happy to help you out.

How does the process start?

The Revival’s workshops are customized to address the unique requirements of each individual client. We do not provide “off-the-shelf” solutions. Every project starts with a phone call with our Founder. We’ll get to know you, your organization, and your specific objectives a little better. Then, we’ll develop a solution to meet those particular needs.

What does a workshop cost?

Since all of our workshops are customized to the unique requirements of the individual client, there is no “set cost.” Workshops are designed - from scratch - to meet all of your parameters…including budget.

How many people can you accommodate?

We’ve worked with groups as small as 6 and as large as 600.

Where are the workshops located?

Your place or ours! We’ve worked in conference rooms, cafeterias, convention centers and resorts. Or, we can offer a variety of locations throughout Chicago via our partner sites.

I’m not sure this is a good fit for some of our team members?!?

We’ve worked with every type of organization under the sun. From trauma care nurses to biology PhD candidates to Wall Street executives. We get it…the idea of an improv workshop makes some folks nervous. Let’s talk about what makes The Revival different and how we’re uniquely qualified to get your entire team on board!