WHY US

LOCAL

When you google "team-building" in Reno, Carson, and Tahoe, all of the top results feature non-regional businesses who are charging you for their travel, on top of their talent. With us, you're getting big-city talent without a hotel room.

EXPERTISE

Lead by our Executive Producer Jessica Levity, our team-building experts have spent years on both sides of the workshop space. Our background includes improv, organizational psychology, group dynamics, and communication.

TOP SHELF

Not only are The Utility Players the most beloved comedy family in Reno-Tahoe, we take pride in curating every workshop to perfection. Our workshops are always fun, powerful, and tailored to reach your specific goals and needs.

TESTIMONIALS


"Fun, Interactive, Engaging, and Unforgettable"

PAST CLIENTS INCLUDE: 

​Sleep Train (Corporate)
Link-Up International
Wayne's Automotive Center
Northern Nevada Outreach Team
Truckee Meadows Community College
​Fox, NBC, My21
University of Nevada, Reno's:
Department of Social Work
Joe Crowley Student Union Managers
Planning, Budget, & Analysis Department

FOR EVERYTHING FROM SERIOUS STAFF DEVELOPMENT TO PURE, UNHINDERED FUN

EVEN AT 8AM...

WE CAN HELP IMPROVE:

  • Group Dynamic/Chemistry & Overall Morale
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Personal Growth & Creativity
  • How to Give & Receive Feedback
  • Organizational Management
  • Stage Presence & Presentation style
  • Fostering an Environment of Honesty & Personal Responsibility

AS EFFECTIVE AS THEY ARE FUN​

DO. SOMETHING. DIFFERENT.

A majority of people, from management to staff, hate the words "Staff Development Training". Often, the facilitators of these trainings/workshops mean well, but the experience is boring, and boring is ineffective. When team-building workshops are done right, guards are let down, communication flows effortlessly, relationships are strengthened, and people actually learn something.
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If you're interested in lighting up your team with new energy, please peruse our workshop menu below. Though each workshop has a basic framework from which we build, a personal consultation will be used to design your workshop to meet the overall goals you'd like it to achieve, like: better communication between staff, sales teams, customers or clients; we can spark chemistry and growth within a new staff; reduce work stress or drama; stimulate creative thinking, and create a safe space that encourages self-expression, diversity, and acceptance.

MENU OF WORKSHOPS

The Art of Play
​A team that plays well together works well together.
CATEGORIES: Chemistry, Communication, Fun

This workshop combines innovative icebreakers with basic improv games to create a playtime experience whose only agenda is fun. Though elements of communication, teamwork, and listening underline the experience, this is one workshop that doesn't actually feel like a workshop. The results are an increase in team chemistry, and a softening of "walls" that may be in place in any team setting (especially before a longer series of workshops or lectures). Our motto is: the team that can play together can work together. (Bonus: once learned, all games are yours to use at future staff meetings, parties, or any fun gathering). ​And because we firmly believe in "consensual fun", this is a workshop that even introverts will love, guaranteed!

Flow Talk
Learn to have graceful conversations about absolutely anything.
CATEGORIES: Communication, Personal Growth, Active Listening, Sales Techniques

Qi Gong, Fire Spinning, Yoga, Jazz, Improv -- what do these things have in common? They're all "flow arts" in which the artist can achieve a meditative mental state called "flow", in addition to entertaining. The main principle of the flow art is the present moment, in which there is no attachment to the past or expectation of the future. Communication and conversation can be utilized in this way, yet many of us have to work through personal barriers to experience pure "flow talk". Join Jessica, an expert improvisor and public speaker, as she takes you through exercises to unlock this potential for yourself.
In short: "Flow Talk" is a workshop that uses principles of improv in a more casual setting to allow authentic, agenda-less conversation to unfold with grace.

Peter Panning
Chasing your shadow so you can capture your goals.
CATEGORIES: Personal Responsibility, Personal & Interpersonal Communication, Giving & Receiving Feedback

According to Carl Jung, the "shadow" is any characteristic we judge as "bad", and therefore deny within ourselves. When we reject aspects of ourselves, we end up projecting that which we suppress onto others, and keep ourselves inside confusing cycles of victimhood, addiction to drama, co-dependence, anger, and more. Shadow is so often at the heart of inner-office conflict, and by learning to find it, we can free ourselves from the behavior that holds back our growth, success, and relationships. In short, this workshop helps teams discover their unconscious beliefs, needs, fears, and behaviors that serve to sabotage goals and dismantle collaboration.
WARNING: This workshop requires brave self-reflection, and will separate the children from the adults. If there are participants who are not aligned with the values of your organization, it will become obvious.

The Art of the 45-Minute Meeting
There's nothing more delicious than efficiency
CATEGORIES: Organizational Management

Welcome to the 21st century where the majority of your life will be spent in a meeting, whether it be staff meetings, board meetings, committee meetings, parent-teacher conferences, etc. Meetings have awesome potential -- fueled by the collective energies of those present, to make great accomplishments. Yet, there's a prevailing belief that meetings are a gigantic waste of everyone's time! The truth is that meetings are often poorly planned, poorly structured, and poorly executed, causing great aggravation and annoyance to its attendees. However, there is hope. In this workshop we discuss the pitfalls and successes of meetings, and learn the tools necessary to create succinct, 45-minute meetings for any occasion.

Conquering Stage Fright
Become a master of public speaking
CATEGORIES: Communication, Sales Techniques, Stage Presence

Public speaking is a paralyzing fear. This fear can limit life choices, hinder professional development, and serve as a source of shame within our lives. In this class, individuals will begin to address the source of their fears, and gain invaluable breath tools and movement skills to begin to process and work through those fears. Whether you're preparing for a big presentation at school, a toast at a wedding, or an interview to land your dream job, a strong, confident presence can do wonders at increasing your chances for better results.

The Brilliant Presentation
Influence your audience
CATEGORIES: Communication, Sales Techniques, Stage Presence

Public speaking is an invaluable skill we use every day, whether we are aware of it or not. From work presentations, job interviews, and sales pitches, to wedding toasts and engaging strangers in conversation, public speaking is a fine art worthy of our time and attention. Public speaking is a way for individuals to inform, influence, and/or entertain audiences. More importantly, public speaking is the art of conveying your truth. Our fear, or general avoidance, of speaking publicly can limit life choices, hinder professional development, and stunt social growth. This class will outline the process of creating speech, from generation to execution, and provide tangible and fundamental skills, tools, and techniques to help ensure best outcomes.

Choose Your Own Adventure
Creativity is endless
Communication, Chemistry, Sales Techniques, Stage Presence, Personal Growth, and more

Don't see quite the right workshop for you and your team? Let us consult with you and create the perfect solution for your needs. All of the above workshops were developed over years of working with diverse organizations with unique team-building needs. The possibilities are as infinite as our imaginations, and our team has years of experience creating curriculum to facilitate growth in many areas. 

PRICING

  • 1-hour workshop, for up to 20 people is $500. 
  • For each additional 15 people, add $200 to the base price.
  • Special pricing available for full-day, groups of more than 100, or multiple workshop purchases.
  • ​Some workshops have an additional consulting charge because they require more tailoring.

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