Performer and Laughing Class facilitator known for her proven improvisation based training used for business, personal development and wellness.
Christine has harnessed the power of laughter through 20 professional years of improvisational stage comedy, corporate team building and comedy wellness programs. She lives by the motto: "If it feels good to laugh, then laugh to feel good." And since 2020, she's added - "If it feels good to cry, then cry to feel good too."
In 2001, Christine became a founding member of Florida Studio Theatre's Improv program and troupe, FST Improv. That was the day her life changed forever. The day she realized she could stay a kid forever. For the next 20 years, she studied improv from greats like Will Luera, Joe Bill, Available Cupholders, Stacked, SAK, Jimmy Carrane, Big Bang and more at FST; Rick Andrews, Louis Kornfeld and Armando Diaz at the Magnet Theater, and Upright Citizens Brigade in New York.
Christine has taught worldwide to students 6 to 86 and performed in numerous venues in Florida and New York, was a frequent co-host for The Suncoast View on ABC7 and has appeared in numerous publications.
She now delivers her proven improv-based training to corporations and individuals around the world. For businesses, these workshops provide a morale boost to the staff while reinforcing the positive benefits of communication and teamwork. For individuals, they provide a confidence boost and professional development techniques such as active listening and better communication, Christine offers one-on-one online classes. Her favorite days are when she provides a safe space to care receivers and caregivers of cancer and Parkinson's, where a good laugh made one participant say, "for that hour, I didn't think about cancer at all."
Christine and her husband Christopher met and lived in Sarasota, Florida for 20 years until 2021 when they moved to Albany, NY. In her free time, Christine enjoys being Aunt Chris, watching TikTok, late night snacking and laughing loudly in awkward situations.
Christine Alexander on the cover of The Ticket with the FST Improv Troupe.
"Christine Alexander shared her unique flavor of improv comedy — fleshing out improbable audience suggestions with physical gags worthy of Lucille Ball and voices and characters worthy of Tracey Ullman. Think long-form improv — an hour-long sketch concocted on the spot. She made it look easy." - Your Observer, 2015
March 2016
SaraSolo Festival 2016
November 2009
Sarasota Magazine
October 2009
Gulf Coast Business Review
July 2009
Creative Loafing
June 2009
48-Hour Film
July 2008
Creative Loafing
2020
- Self-care tips on Suncoast View ABC7 - Sept 9
https://www.mysuncoast.com/video/2020/09/09/self-care-tips-suncoast-view/
- “Laugh to Feel Good” class for cancer survivors on Suncoast View ABC7 - Oct 12
https://www.mysuncoast.com/video/2020/10/12/laugh-feel-good-class-cancer-survivors-suncoast-view/
- Shop local with Christine Alexander on Suncoast View ABC7 - Dec 15
https://www.mysuncoast.com/video/2020/12/15/shop-local-with-christine-alexander-suncoast-view/
2019
Christine Alexander Talks Bringing Laughter to Patients & Workplaces on Suncoast View
2018
Suncoast View Sits Down with the Smothers Brothers! Pt 1 on ABC7
Suncoast View Sits Down with the Smothers Brothers! Pt 2 on ABC7
2017
- Improv, the Next Generation - YourObserver.com
https://www.yourobserver.com/article/improv-the-next-generation
- Longboat Harbour hosts comedy night - YourObserver.com
https://www.yourobserver.com/photo-gallery/longboat-harbour-hosts-comedy-night#photo-16
2016
- Florida Studio Theater Improv Festival 2016 - TotalTheater.com
http://www.totaltheater.com/?q=node/7118
- Review: A funny and inventive Sarasota Improv Festival - Herald-Tribune
http://ticket.heraldtribune.com/2016/07/17/review-a-funny-and-inventive-sarasota-improv-festival/
- Embracing the unknown with FST Improv's Comedy Lottery - YourObserver.com
https://www.yourobserver.com/article/embracing-unknown-fst-improvs-comedy-lottery
- SaraSolo Festival returns for second year of one-person shows - Herald-Tribune
- THEATER REVIEW: An eclectic and fun opening to SaraSolo 2016 festival - Herald-Tribune
- SaraSolo Festival presents two more days of one-person shows - Herald-Tribune
http://ticket.heraldtribune.com/2015/02/26/sarasolo-festival-presents-two-days-one-person-shows/
- Theater Review: An eclectic, engaging mix for debut SaraSolo Festival - Herald-Tribune
2015
- Theater Review: SaraSolo Festival - YourObserver.com
https://www.yourobserver.com/article/theater-review-sarasolo-festival
- FST Improv returns with a comedic twist - YourObserver.com
https://www.yourobserver.com/article/fst-improv-returns-comedic-twist
- Christine and Joey visit Legoland Hotel - Suncoast View
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cbsWCdkWQw&feature=emb_logo
2014
- Six shows on Summer Cabaret Festival lineup this week - Herald-Tribune
http://ticket.heraldtribune.com/2014/07/31/cabaret/
- Employees find creative ways to use time when placed on hold
- THEATER REVIEW: FST Improv trying to solve challenges of murder mystery comedy - Herald-Tribune
- THEATER REVIEW: FST Improv is familiar and funny - Herald-Tribune
http://ticket.heraldtribune.com/2014/02/15/theater-review-fst-improv-is-familiar-and-funny/
2013
- Weekend's Best Bet: FST Improv - YourObserver.com
https://www.yourobserver.com/article/weekends-best-bet-fst-improv
- THEATER REVIEW: FST Improv - YourObserver.com
https://www.yourobserver.com/article/theater-review-fst-improv
- Comedy Review: Lots of spontaneous laughs at 2013 Sarasota Improv Festival - Herald-Tribune
2012
- Theater Review: FST Improv - YourObserver.com
https://www.yourobserver.com/article/theater-review-fst-improv-0
- Sense and the City: Sarasota's Sexy Six - Herald-Tribune
http://ticket.heraldtribune.com/2012/02/07/sense-and-the-city-sarasotas-sexy-six/
- Will the real Christine please stand up? - YourObserver.com
https://www.yourobserver.com/article/black-tie-tales-76
- Zombies invade Players Theatre - Herald-Tribune
http://ticket.heraldtribune.com/2012/08/21/zombies-invade-players-theatre/
2011
- So random: Almost anything goes at the Sarasota Improv Festival - Herald-Tribune
- FST Improv Announces Winter Blunderland 11/29 - BroadwayWorld
https://www.broadwayworld.com/miami/article/FST-Improv-Announces-Winter-Blunderland-1129-20111111
- Sense and the City: Looking forward to seasons - Herald-Tribune
http://ticket.heraldtribune.com/2011/10/11/sense-and-the-city-looking-forward-to-seasons/
- ‘Just Desserts’ served up next weekend - Longboat Key News
http://www.lbknews.com/2011/09/23/%E2%80%98just-desserts%E2%80%99-served-up-next-weekend/
- FST Improv returns - Herald-Tribune
http://ticket.heraldtribune.com/2011/10/03/fst-improv-returns-with-an-audience-vote/
- FST Improv Presents JUST DESSERTS! 10/1 - BroadwayWorld
https://www.broadwayworld.com/miami/article/FST-Improv-Presents-JUST-DESSERTS-101-20110909
- Sarasota Improv Fest Review: Opening night - Herald-Tribune
http://ticket.heraldtribune.com/2011/07/15/sarasota-improv-fest-review-opening-night/
- Sarasota Improv Festival Review: Night Two - Herald-Tribune
http://ticket.heraldtribune.com/2011/07/16/sarasota-improv-festival-review-night-two/
- REVIEW: Sarasota Improv Festival Wrap-up - Herald-Tribune
http://ticket.heraldtribune.com/2011/07/18/review-sarasota-improv-festival-wrap-up/
- Improv actors prep for playtime - YourObserver.com
https://www.yourobserver.com/article/improv-actors-prep-playtime
- Posh paperboy - YourObserver.com
https://www.yourobserver.com/article/posh-paperboy
- Cee-Lo's "F*ck You" gets the ASL treatment, happiness ensues - AV Club
https://news.avclub.com/cee-los-fuck-you-gets-the-asl-treatment-happiness-en-1798223551
2010
- Local actress uses her head for some creative advertising - YourObserver.com
https://www.yourobserver.com/article/local-actress-uses-her-head-some-creative-advertising
2009
- Laughs in the making at July improv festival - Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/article/LK/20090628/News/605216411/SH/
2008
- Zen and the art of improv - Sarasota Critic
http://sarasotacritic.blogspot.com/2008/07/man-has-fight-with-bear.html
2006
- Street Talk - Sarasota Magazine
https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/articles/2006/7/1/street-talk-11
- Christine Alexander the conqueror - The Observer
https://view.publitas.com/volunteer-retired/january-12-2006/page/40-41