Improv for Wellness at Work

Ashley Seaman is an Educator (B.Ed, OCT), TDSB Educational Partner, Improviser, and Expressive Arts Support Group Facilitator with experience in the mental health sector (Sheena's Place, CAMH). Ashley operates Y.A.Y. Improv Comedy, a company that delivers wellness-oriented Improv workshops to support folks of all ages in having more inclusive and happy experiences in schools, workplaces and communities. Ashley has been developing and creating Improv Programs for over a decade at a variety of locations in the GTA, including The Second City Training Centre where she also led the Youth & Teen Program, and Bad Dog Theatre. Ashley has also performed in a delightful array of improv and sketch comedy productions over the years!

Y.A.Y. offers inclusive, gainful, and joyful programming to support the Mental Wellbeing of your school, community, or workplace, combining the applications of Improv Comedy + Mindfulness to promote interpersonal skills, a healthy relationship with self and learning, and a sense of belonging and acceptance among peers. All programs developed and facilitated by an O.C.T / B.Ed Educator with experience in Trauma-Informed education.