Author of the groundbreaking book, The Art of Play, and its companion book for teachers
  and stage directors, Acting Interactive Theatre, Gary Izzo, is known throughout
  the country as a pioneer of the interactive theatre genre, and an innovator in improvisation,
  and personal creativity awareness.  A renown teacher of improv, Gary’s students appear
  regularly on Broadway, network television, and in major motion pictures.

    His creativity workshops have had extraordinary success in helping hundreds of artists in the
  US and abroad get in touch with their own unique style, and access the hidden power of
  their imaginations. He has shared his transformative work with non artists as well, from
  architects to pro wrestlers. All have discovered a better sense of self-awareness, and an
  increased power and productivity in their lives and careers.

    As a speaker and retreat facilitator, Gary is breaking even newer ground with his creative  
   approach to helping people follow their core life-path, and clearing the mental and emotional 
   obstacles we often place between what we think we must do and what we feel we ought to
   do with our lives.  He is currently working on his new book,
 “DOING THE MAIN THING, Keys to Following Your Bliss.” 

   An accomplished creative consultant, Mr. Izzo has developed creative awareness programs for:
  Walt Disney World Co., Paramount, and Busch Entertainment Corp. He is also in his 29^th season
  as the Artistic Director of the Sterling Renaissance Festival.