Live, online creative workshops developed by Expect Theatre

Communication, confidence and collaboration.
Powered by creative team-based training.

Are your team members holding back ideas until they’re “fully formed”? Do meetings feel quiet — or dominated by the same few voices? Is feedback inconsistent, overly cautious, or hard to act on? Are you looking for a more engaging alternative to traditional communication training?

We’re Expect Theatre. We are professional storytellers, podcasters, and educators.

Through our live, online workshops, we connect your teams with top Canadian performers, leveraging professional creative development techniques to help your people become more confident, energized, and connected to their work.

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  • "Educational and extraordinarily fun"

    —PlayPEN Client

  • “This course will help me shape the future of my career.”

    —PlayPEN Client

  • “[The environment was] inclusive, supportive, and inspiring.”

    —PlayPEN Client

  • “Learning together through conversation and practice is RARE and WONDERFUL and NEEDED”

    PlayPEN Client

Our Workshops

Storytelling-driven workshops that unlock confident communication and creative collaboration

Writing Sketch Comedy

Sketch comedy is built on collaborative brainstorming and fast idea iteration — skills that are essential in innovative teams.

Participants practice:

  • Building on others’ ideas (“Yes, and” thinking)

  • Generating and refining ideas quickly

  • Collaborative storytelling

  • Turning rough concepts into clear, shareable ideas

This workshop is especially effective for cross-functional teams and innovation-focused groups.

with Aurora Browne

Finding Your Comedic Voice

Stand-up comedy is one of the most powerful ways to practice authentic voice and confident delivery.

Participants explore techniques that help them:

  • Speak confidently in front of others

  • Develop a clear point of view

  • Connect with audiences through storytelling

  • Present ideas with energy and presence

This workshop helps team members become more comfortable contributing in meetings, presentations, and collaborative discussions.

with Ali Hassan
with Anusree Roy

Screenwriting

Screenwriting teaches one of the most valuable professional skills: structuring ideas so others understand and engage with them.

In this workshop, teams learn how to:

  • Structure ideas clearly and persuasively

  • Identify the core message behind complex information

  • Build narratives that engage audiences

  • Present projects or proposals more effectively

Ideal for teams working in strategy, product development, marketing, communications, and leadership.

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Why Creative Methods Work

Creative storytelling and performance techniques create a low-risk environment where teams can experiment, communicate openly, and practice new skills. The result is a workshop that is engaging, memorable, and directly applicable to everyday work.

Workshop Formats

  • 60–90 minute single sessions

  • Half-day team experiences

  • Multi-session creative learning programs (5+ sessions)

  • Virtual delivery

Workshops can be delivered individually or combined into a creative communication series.

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