Tired of wrestling with AI? Ready to dance with it instead?
🎭 Monday Night AI Jam Sessions
• 6:00 PM PT
• 90 Minutes on Zoom
Pay-what-you-can: $10–15 suggested
📧 Email me to join the waiting list: citystages [at] gmail [dot] com
Educators reimagining their teaching toolkit
Artists exploring creative partnerships with AI
Anyone who feels overwhelmed by "the AI revolution"
Curious minds who learn best by doing, not reading manuals
AI folks who want to see their tools through fresh eyes
No prerequisites. No pressure. Just experiential learning.
This isn't a workshop—it's a playground. No slides, no lectures, no "productivity hacks."
Instead, you'll discover AI as a creative partner using the time-tested wisdom of improv theater:
🎭 Treat AI Like Your Scene Partner
Stop thinking "user vs. machine." Start thinking creative collaboration.
🐦⬛ Give Your Prompts CROW
Character • Relationship • Objective • Where
Transform boring prompts into compelling scenes.
🎉 Make Mistakes, Please
There's no perfect prompt—and that's the point. Discovery lives in the mess.
Mondays • 6:00 PM PT • 90 Minutes on Zoom
September: 1, 8, 22, 29
October: 13, 20
November: 3, 10, 17
Drop in once or become a regular—you're helping shape this experiment.
Pay-what-you-can: $10–15 suggested.
While others debate whether AI is friend or foe, we're asking: How can we play together beautifully?
Improvisers have spent decades mastering exactly what we need for the AI age:
Building on others' ideas (yes, and...)
Staying present with uncertainty
Creating something from nothing
Making collaborative magic happen
Ready to Play?
Join us Monday nights and discover what's possible when you stop trying to control AI and start collaborating with it.
📧 Email me to get on the waiting list: citystages [at] gmail [dot] com
Questions? Wild ideas? Let's chat.
About the Facilitator
Vince Ricci is an international educator and improviser with 30+ years of experience. Creator of Stanford's Embrace the Unexpected and Yes, And… AI courses, he brings warmth, wisdom, and a lifelong love of making things up.
Tired of wrestling with AI? Ready to dance with it instead?
Every Monday • 6:00 PM PT • 90 Minutes on Zoom
Creative Professionals & Educators who want to explore AI as a collaborative partner rather than just another tool
Anyone Feeling Overwhelmed by rapid AI changes who learns best through hands-on exploration rather than technical manuals
AI Practitioners seeking fresh perspectives on human-AI interaction through creative collaboration
No prerequisites. No pressure. Just experiential learning.
This isn't a workshop—it's a creative laboratory. No slides, no lectures, no "productivity hacks."
Instead, you'll learn to work with AI using time-tested improv principles:
🎭 Treat AI Like Your Creative Partner
Move beyond "user vs. machine" to genuine collaborative creation
🎯 Transform Your Prompts with CROW
Character • Relationship • Objective • Where
Turn basic requests into compelling, contextual conversations
🎪 Embrace Productive Mistakes
Discovery happens in experimentation—there's no "perfect prompt"
Small group exploration (limited to 12 participants per session)
Interactive exercises that blend improv games with AI tools
Real-time problem-solving with your actual AI challenges
Community of practice where curiosity trumps expertise
Upcoming Sessions:
September: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
October: 7, 14, 21, 28
November: 4, 11, 18
Investment: Pay-what-you-can model ($10–15 suggested) makes this accessible while you explore the value
Drop in once or become a regular—you're helping shape this ongoing experiment.
While others debate whether AI is friend or foe, we're exploring: How can we collaborate beautifully?
Improvisers have spent decades mastering exactly what the AI age demands:
Building on others' ideas ("yes, and...")
Staying present with uncertainty
Creating something meaningful from nothing
Making collaborative magic happen
Next Step: Email me at vince@vinceprep.com to join our community of AI collaborators.
I'll send you the Zoom link and a brief prep guide to help you get the most from your first session.
Questions about the format or approach? I'm happy to chat about how this might fit your learning style and goals.
Vince Ricci brings 30+ years of international education and improv experience to the intersection of creativity and technology. Creator of Stanford's "Embrace the Unexpected" and "Yes, And… AI" courses, he specializes in helping people discover what's possible when they stop trying to control emerging technologies and start collaborating with them.
"The future belongs to those who can improvise with uncertainty—and find joy in the process."