Seizing the day with principles of Improv Comedy | Anil Abraham | TEDxSJMC

Improvisational comedy is unscripted and
unplanned, much like life.
In his talk, Dr Anil Abraham delves into the 5
cardinal principles of improv. Through a highly
amusing yet practical demonstration, he provides
insight on how applying these 5 principles to
everyday interactions can help lead a more fulfilling
and happy life.
A practising dermatologist with more than thirty
years of teaching experience, he is also an adept
performer, director, actor and stand-up comedian. Dr. Anil Abraham is the former Professor and Head of Dermatology at St. John’s Medical College. He won the Pope Paul Award for Best Graduate and the Katariya Gold Medal for Best Postgraduate with over 11 University Gold Medals. He subsequently trained at Stanford University , USA and was also a Rotary Exchange student to Birmingham. He has more than thirty years of teaching experience and has often been voted among the best teachers of the institution.
He has simultaneously indulged in his passion for theatre with performances with the likes of Girish Karnad’s Tughlaq and the ART production of Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream.
He has written and directed the hilarious play ‘ Gentlemen’ which has been performed to full houses in Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkatta and Mumbai. . This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx