A woman with shoulder-length gray hair, wearing a denim shirt and a silver necklace, smiling at the camera against a plain background.

Sara delighted

Adventures in Paper and Play

Artist. Educator. Facilitator.

Improving life through improv and art

“We brought Sara in for The Athena Pack Conference 2023, and honestly, I didn’t know what a full package deal she was. My only regret was that we weren’t connected sooner! She moved a room of 200 women with grace, humor and smarts - got people out of their chairs, connecting, laughing and synthesizing conference content in an embodied way. She was a highlight for attendees, and a dream to work with. 

After the conference, I hosted Sara and a small group of friends at my house for a couples improv workshop… To say the least, we were intimidated / didn’t know what to expect (especially the guys haha), but the time flew by in a flurry of laughter and connection. Her Playdate Deck now lives on my kitchen table - and while I don’t facilitate it as well as she does, it’s an amazing reminder of that evening and an incredible tool for facilitating connection. "

-Sara Close, Founder, Athena Pack Conference

“Sara’s improv coaching was foundational to the health and vibrancy of our evolving relationship—not just in how we relate as partners, but also in how we’ve grown individually. The skills we learned continue to shape how we show up for each other. Even in difficult moments, when we withdraw or struggle to connect, we’re able to recognize and receive each other’s loving gestures because of the grounding we built through this work. Totally worth it! "

-Tony D

"Sara is an incredible coach whose work has transformed the way I’m able to show up for myself and my loved ones. As an introvert with a lifelong fear of improv, I reached out to Sara when I realized how much my fear of making mistakes was keeping me stuck. Through improv-based coaching, I’ve found so much more trust in myself and in my ability to meet any moment as it is, rather than how I wish it to be. Sara brings a compassionate and joyful approach to every session and has a gift for welcoming people into any space. She’s helped me understand just how much I already improvise in my daily life, and I’m more capable and confident to explore the unknown now. And play – an essential life skill! – has become a habit for me. Sara’s work is what we’ve all needed and never knew existed until now, and I can’t recommend her highly enough!"

-Susan Davies, Susan Davies Voice Studio

Let’s PLay!

Sara Delighted lives and works on the unceded land of the Duwamish people. We acknowledge the history, artistry, and contributions of the members of this tribe who have come before us and the generations still to come. We participate in Real Rent Duwamish and encourage you to do so.