GII Symposium 2026: Full Schedule

10:00am PDT

Activating the Possible: GII26 Podcast Session

Thursday July 9, 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm PDT

205 Classroom

One-on-one Podcast Recording with GII Presenters & Attendees, hosted by Jonathan Pitts. More info forthcoming!

Artists

Jonathan Pitts

Owner/Producer, Global Improv Walkabout

Jonathan Pitts is an award-winning international improv theatre artist and storyteller living in Chicago. He's performed and/or taught in 30 countries and over 100 cities. He's the former Executive Director of Chicago Improv Productions; Co-Founder/Producer Chicago Improv Festival... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm PDT
205 Classroom

Interview

10:00am PDT

Activating the Possible: GII26 Podcast Session

Friday July 10, 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm PDT

205 Classroom

One-on-one Podcast Recording with GII Presenters & Attendees, hosted by Jonathan Pitts. More info forthcoming!

Artists

Jonathan Pitts

Owner/Producer, Global Improv Walkabout

Friday July 10, 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm PDT
205 Classroom

Interview

11:45am PDT

Improv in Real Life Podcast

Saturday July 11, 2026 11:45am - 12:45pm PDT

75 Recital Hall

New episodes of this bi-weekly podcast, hosted by Jude Treder-Wolff, feature guests with knowledge and expertise about applications of the skills, practice and philosophy of improv to real-life personal and professional development.

At this live taping, Jude will be interviewing three panelists who are also GII Symposium 2026 presenters: Bobbi Block, Nicola Pauling, and Brad Robertson.

Join Jude and her guests in the Recital Hall for what is sure to be a fabulous conversation!

Impro in Real Life Podcast is available on all podcast platforms:

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

The Podcast Collaborative

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Moderators

Jude Treder-Wolff

Company President, Trainer/Instructor, Lifestage, Inc

Artists

Bobbi Block

Facilitator/Coach/Theater Artist, Bobbi Block

Bobbi Block is an experiential Facilitator and Coach for corporate and nonprofit clients, specializing in Relationship Management, Presence, Team Dynamics, Leadership, and Creativity.In addition, Bobbi facilitates and designs for The Ariel Group and Wharton Executive Education. She... Read More →

Brad Robertson

Partner, On Your Feet

Brad Robertson is a Partner at On Your Feet, where he brings decades of experience at the intersection of business, education, and improvisation. Known for his thoughtful, grounded approach, Brad helps leaders and teams navigate complexity, strengthen collaboration, and turn insight... Read More →

Nicola Pauling

Nicola Pauling is a New Zealand (Aotearoa) based theatre practitioner and specialist in applied practice. She has produced numerous performance projects working across the mediums of theatre, film and radio and in partnership with government agencies, local government, health professionals... Read More →

Saturday July 11, 2026 11:45am - 12:45pm PDT
75 Recital Hall

Interview

GII Symposium 2026

10:00am PDT

Jonathan Pitts

10:00am PDT

Jonathan Pitts

11:45am PDT

Jude Treder-Wolff

Bobbi Block

Brad Robertson

Nicola Pauling

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