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ANGELINA CASTELLINI

I am an improviser, coach and facilitator. In 2010, I started teaching improvisation workshops while studying at the London School of Economics (LSE).

Since 2013, I have been working with Paul Z Jackson as part of Paul Jackson Associates, The Improvisation Academy and the Applied Improvisation Network.

On my way to becoming an organisational coach, I currently work for The Solutions Focus and have so far trained with Guy Shennan Associates.

My further interests are Goal Achievement, Psychology, Mindfulness, dancing and Tai Chi.
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Yes, and


What is it?

"Yes, and" is a phrase used in Theatre Improvisation, meaning 'accept and build'. This refers to accepting the status quo and other people's ideas and then building on them by adding another idea. In improvisation this happens without a script and is the basis for all creation.

Actually we improvise most conversations in life and the concept of "yes and", as well as other improvisational practices and skills are very useful for communication.

Why is it useful?

Improvisation is taught using a wide range of activities that develop the skills, instincts and confidence needed to be able to listen and respond clearly, even when you don’t know what you are about to do or say.

It is based on interaction with the environment and the people in it, helps foster trust, teamwork, creativity and joy.
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Applied Improvisation uses these skills and activities for the learning gained by practicing them and then making connections with real life situations.

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Applied Improvisation

In 2012, I started collaborating with the LSE Language Centre to offer English through Improv workshops to non native English speakers at the University. Together with Steve Bond, I design and teach the single sessions as well as the 7 week course. You can read the case study here.
In summer 2013, I started working with Paul Z Jackson at Paul Jackson Associates and The Improvisation Academy and am now one of the associates and teachers.
​I am the administrator of the Applied Improvisation Network (AIN) and one of the co-organisers of the London meetups. This year I am also helping with the organisation of the annual AIN Conference 2016 in Oxford, UK.
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Theatre Improv

So far,I have trained improvisation with Keith Johnstone, Alan Marriott, and teachers from the Second City, UCB, CRUMBS, The Showstoppers, The Maydays, Hoopla, and the AIN.
From 2010 - 2014 I organised, directed and taught the LSESU Drama Society Improv Group, which is a mixture of beginners and intermediate performers.
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​"Angelina's teaching is always clear, and fair. I have always learnt something new from her, in every single impro workshop she has ever given."
LSESU Show Review

Five Seven Plus are a comedy improv group who enjoy slow burning long scenes with rich character work. Much like an improv stew, the longer it's left cooking, the more intense the flavour gets. One audience member has described the show to be "like Lost meets the Simpsons."

Our team was formed in February 2014 as an impromptu team for a performance. We had so much fun that we decided to stick together.

​Currently we are Lynsey, Henri, John, and Angelina. 

Upcoming shows: check out our
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AIN Conference - Improvisation U
13 August 2016, Oxford (UK)
Improvisation and Language Learning Workshop
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APPI - New Trends in Foreign Language Teaching International Conference
28 April 2016, Granada (SP)
Improvisation for Language Learning Workshop

Developing Cognition - Levelling Up 2016!
12 March 2016, London (UK)
Communication Workshop

City University - ICLCity2014
2015, London (UK)
Language through Improvisation Workshop
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"Angelina is really good at encouraging and appreciating people."

"Angelina is very clear and explicit about the exercises, there isn't any confusion in what she is trying to explain. She provides thorough feedback and constructive criticism."

"Angelina brings out new challenges all the time." ​

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