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Audience Members
“We really enjoyed the Fear Experiment show. I was literally laughing out loud during the Improv, it was hard to believe that they were all just newbies, such great talent!”
“Congratulations on an exceptional concept. How many people create something out of nothing? Very few take a vision and make it something so deeply meaningful to so many people. I am sure this project will grow at an accelerated rate and I congratulate you in advance!”
“What a wonderful show last Saturday – congratulations! I ended up attending alone, which turned into my own little fear experiment.
What would I say about the show? In a world where connection is being diminished to keystrokes and thumb-type, it’s a pleasure to share in palpable connections made, and witness people living out loud.”
“The fear experiment is my 3rd favorite concert… behind michael jackson and cher.”
“My sister was in the show Saturday and I absolutely loved it! I’ve never seen her so happy and confident and was so glad she was able to participate in it- so thank you for putting this together.”
“I didn’t know what to expect for this show. I was excited to go, but did not expect to be blown away. I have a penchant for live shows, mostly of the musical nature. I try to take in as many as possible and the FE, by far, exceeded a lot professional acts I have seen in regards to OVERALL entertainment. Truthfully. The kids were precious, the adults were impressive and laughable (IMPROV, not dancers!). It just goes to show what good coaches and how much hard work, love, sweat, and tears the participants put into this.”
“My favorite line of the night….I’m gonna flush myself down the toilet if you don’t text me back.”
“A co-worker was part of DE1 and my sister was part of DE2, but even if I didn’t know anyone involved in future performances I would still buy a ticket and come to the show. I think my mouth still hurts from smiling so much on Saturday!”
Participants
“When I filled out the survey in hopes of being selected for Improv Experiment, I simply thought it would be scary and fun to learn and perform improv comedy. That’s it. By the end of it all I realized I had learned so much more; about myself, about friendships, and about how incredible it is to laugh myself silly twice a week.”
“Participating in FE was one of the most transformative experiences of my life. Saya has a gift for bringing diverse communities of people together and her talent for this was on display throughout the how FE process. Working with complete strangers towards a common goal – the big show – was the perfect starting place for personal growth and building deep personal relationships. I am a better person for having gone through the FE and for that I’m extremely grateful to Saya and her willingness to implement her crazy entrepreneurial experiments.”
“One of the great things about FE was that, while scary to put on a show for such a large crowd, it was structured in such a way that it was impossible to fail. Going in we knew that we didn’t really know what we were doing, but *everyone* knew it, and was supportive, and that’s what made it so easy to put on a great show regardless.”
“Fear Experiment was a complete adrenaline rush! I felt like nothing could go wrong, and was on a complete “dancer’s high” the night of the show. I felt so loved and supported by everyone who came out, and this truly was an amazing experience in my life. I knew I could count on practice as a diversion to the everyday craziness at work, and I looked forward to spending time with so many positive people.”
“No one ever made me feel less than amazing and the support from the other dancers was more than I could have ever hoped for.The camraderie I shared with all the dancers was amazing. I couldn’t have asked for a better group of friends and such a great teacher/choreographer.”
“FE is a wonderful way to meet positive people, putting positive energy into learning and trying something creative, and also contributing positively to the students at Marconi! Just when you feel like you hear a lot of bad news or coworkers and others complaining around you, FE is full of positivity, sending good vibes out in every direction!”
“Fear Experiment was truly a life-changing experience for me. I will forever treasure the memories, the friendships and the confidence that came from sharing this journey with so many wonderful people.”
“Fear Experiment was a pivotal experience for me. It challenged me and helped me grow as a person, learning important lessons about myself along the way. It introduced me to an amazing group of like-minded people and allowed me to develop new friendships that I hope will continue to grow. It forced me to face my fears and gave me strength in doing so. In fact, my new mantra when facing a difficult situation is “I performed improv in front of 700 people, I can do this.
The best thing about Fear Experiment is that it introduced me to an incredible group of strangers who quickly became friends. Our ages spanned nearly four decades and our occupations were all over the board, including an accountant, professor, zoologist, photographer, social worker and lawyer. It is not a stretch to say that most of us may never have crossed paths if not for Fear Experiment.”
“While doing FE lead me to meet such wonderful people, it also helped me realize how amazing my friends and family are. Having them take time out of their busy schedules to come and support me and cheer me on meant so much to me! I knew I would meet awesome people while doing FE but I didn’t realize my current friendships and family ties would grow stronger because of it!”
“Fear Experiment reminded me of what i’m capable of, which is a lot more than i give myself credit for! the experience was such a journey of self discovery that allowed me to become so much more confident in myself on so many different planes. it’s turned my internal debate-and-response method towards things outside my comfort zone from, “hmm..should i…?” to “what the heck, why not!”.”
“Anyone who is considering doing this should leap at the chance.”
“When I was chosen for Dance Experiment 2 my first thought was, “what did I get myself in to?” – but within 10 minutes of being at our first rehearsal I knew this was something special. The people I have met during those few months have made me into a stronger, more confident woman, and I’m now doing things I never thought possible.”
“I’d probably rank my experience in FE as one of the top 5 best experiences of my life. It’s very rare to meet so many amazing, adventurous, open-minded, and accepting people when you’re an adult.”
“Having fun, meeting new people and being challenged is what I expected when I signed up for DE2. What I did not expect was making life-long friends and being inspired to carry the spirit FE in all aspects of my life…don’t just think outside the box–get out of the box!”