The Radical Agreement Project (RA) is a recognized leader in corporate team building and soft skill development.
PROMO VIDEO
Get a sense for the fun and feel of an improv based workshop by watching our corporate training promo video!
Our Services In Madison
Improv can be used to advance the development of any soft skill, common workshop focuses include:
Team Building / Communication / Creativity / Presentation Skills / Sales / Storytelling / Agility (In The Face Of The Unexpected) / Working with Difficult People / Collaboration / Listening / Staying In The Moment & Much More
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IN PERSON WORKSHOPS
Our 90-120 minute interactive workshops are perfect for teams of 6-20. For larger groups, multiple instructors can be provided to run concurrent workshops.
Engagements can include pre & post workshop exercises and materials. All workshops include extensive consultation with the workshop instructor.
Available anywhere in the continental US and Canada.
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INTERACTIVE LECTURES
Looking for a learning event that can address groups as large as 100 to 300 professionals? Our 60-90 minute interactive improv lectures engage large groups while sharing valuable workplace strategies.
Available anywhere in the continental US and Canada.
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LIVE COMEDY
ENTERTAINMENT
Looking to make the next quarterly meeting just a bit more bearable?
Whether you are in the market for an emcee, a stand up, sketch comedy or a live improv comedy show, we can get you the absolute best up and coming comedians for your event!
Available anywhere in the continental US and Canada.
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VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS
Our 60 minute online workshops work well for smaller groups of 6-12 participants and can be run on any video conferencing software.
Virtual workshops can include pre-workshop exercises, post workshop materials, and consultation with the workshop instructor.
Available anywhere a good internet connection is accessible.
Led by the best improv instructors
Improv is fun.
We take it seriously.
Thanks to RA's extensive contacts within the improv industry, only the best improv instructors will help facilitate your event in Madison.
Rebecca Turcotte,
HR Director
"The Radical Agreement Project provides activities that allow a group to learn collaboration skills, by supporting their team members in a positive and uplifting way. It is also, therefore, a useful way of building team communication and cohesion, by helping people communicate in an open, honest and constructive way."
Dennis DiMaggio,
Chief Learning Officer
"Terry brings great insights to applying Improv principles to leadership, communication, and teamwork challenges."
Eran Arbel,
Asst Director Talent Management & Development
"Terry is absolutely fantastic! He gets people to participate, has great feedback, and fun exercises to move things along."
Michelle Fischer,
Director of Strategic Communications & HR
"Terry is great! He takes a very creative approach to solving common work place challenges. He has the ability to engage and bring a team together in a positive fashion with the objective of helping them to realize their full potential. He is fun to work with!"
Improv@Work
A financial services team based in Madison (about 25 people from a local investment advisory firm) invited a pair of our improv instructors to lead a team‑building workshop at a downtown meeting space. The firm wanted to strengthen communication, shared leadership, and creative problem‑solving after a project underperforming due to tight silos among departments.
The session began with a warm‑up small‑group phase (teams of 4–6) doing quick trust building, name game, and energy‑pass exercises. That kicked off laughter and opened everyone up. For the full group, the two instructors guided collaborative storytelling games, collaborative scenes, and active listening challenges.
The group got into presentation‑skills improv, where volunteers performed short unscripted pitches and received playful peer coaching. Then a first‑inspiring problem game: clients role‑played difficult investor scenarios, and improv teams had to creatively respond with composure and quick adaptation — building agility and leadership in high‑stress communication.
As the day went on, participants rotated pods to collaborate across silos, breaking down department walls and fostering trust. By the end, the firm saw immediate shifts: more engaged collaboration in breakout sessions, improved empathy around client communication, and fresh ideas sparked in follow‑ups.
We serve the greater Madison area, including Downtown Madison, Capital Square, University Heights, Stadium District, Regent (near East Campus), Westmorland, Willy Street (Williamson), Monroe Street, Nakoma, East Towne area, Monona Terrace district, Midvale Heights, Middleton near Alliant Energy, Shorewood Hills.
Recommended Madison Venues
Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club
1 W Dayton St,
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257‑6000
www.concoursehotel.com
This landmark downtown hotel sits on Capitol Square and features flexible event spaces, from boardrooms to large ballrooms. With upscale Governor’s Club amenities, expansive meeting rooms, and a rooftop terrace, it serves groups of 10 to 350+. In‑house catering is polished and farm‑to‑table inspired. Its location steps from the State Capitol and Monona Terrace makes it ideal for walkable networking breaks. A refined choice when you want professional presence plus local flavor.
The Edgewater Hotel
642 Wisconsin Avenue
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 535‑8200
www.theedgewater.com
This lakeside historic hotel offers over 14,000 sq ft of meeting space, including seven breakout rooms, multiple ballrooms, and event terraces. With A/V support on hand, mid‑morning catering to multi‑course dinners, plus unique waterfront venues like The Pier or Boathouse, it’s perfect for groups of 8 to 800. The setting combines elegant architecture with modern service and a scenic lakeside vibe. Walking access to UW‑Madison campus, State Street, and Capitol ensures attendees can recharge with local culture between sessions.
The Fluno Center
601 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53715
(608) 265‑3252
www.fluno.com
Located on the UW‑Madison campus yet close to downtown, the Fluno Center blends full‑service conference facilities with guest rooms and dining onsite. It is ideal for immersive training retreats, executive leadership programs, or large multi‑day corporate learning sessions. Spaces accommodate board meetings, multi‑breakout classrooms, and full‑capacity workshops. On‑site dining (study pub and Oros Dining Room) simplifies transitions from group work to meals. Designed with educational groups in mind, it supports quiet focus as well as collaborative innovation.
A Sample Improv Exercise!
The Anyone‑Who Game 🪑
Set-up
Everyone but one person sits in a loosely formed circle.
One person stands in the center—this is the “middle.”
Step 1: The middle person calls out a descriptive category (e.g. “Anyone who…” is wearing blue, has cats, drinks coffee, or even plays a musical instrument).
Step 2: If that fits you, you stand up and move to swap chairs with someone else.
Everyone affected hustles to find a new seat.
Step 3: Whoever ends up chairless becomes the new center person.
Bonus Rule—“Fruitbasket” Call: When someone in the middle shouts Fruitbasket, everyone must jump up and find a different seat—total shuffle!
Why This Works So Well
It’s inclusive & fast‑moving—everyone gets engaged at once, no whispering or exclusion.
It builds agility and attention—people have to listen, think, move, and adapt quickly.
It’s perfect for team bonding and light energy breaks in a meeting or workshop.
Tone & Tips
Keep the tone bright and supportive: “Okay everyone—Anyone who drinks tea—go! Off you go!”