Don’t talk to me ASAP! at the Comedy Club

W Comedy Club in Savior Square hosted an event that hit the spot when it comes to the work climate in corporations and agencies. RocketJobs invited guests to an evening titled “Don’t talk to me ASAP” – and as the name suggests, there was no place for a classic lecture or PowerPoint presentation.

Instead – improvisation and distance. On stage appeared those known for their linguistic activities Paulina Mikuła (Mówiąc Inaczej) and Prof. Jacek Wasilewski , who – together with Comedy Club actors – disassembled everything that annoys and amuses in the language of work.

A neon sign reading "Comedy Club" in red, with an abstract outline of a hat and legs above the text, is mounted between two columns on the building's beige facade.
A dimly lit event venue with rows of empty black chairs facing the stage, a large screen displaying a QR code and a bar in the background with warm lighting.
A group of people are interacting in a modern room. One person puts on a coat while the others talk. A large blue promotional banner with a smiling woman and Polish text stands near a tall orange wall and wooden stools.
Two upholstered armchairs face each other in a dimly lit room, and between them is a brightly lit "ASAP!" sign with large letters and additional Polish text above and below.
A person sits in a dimly lit room and reads a magazine with colorful illustrations while other people nearby also read similar magazines. The environment appears casual and relaxed.
A stack of spiral notebooks with purple covers lies on a dark blue surface. The cover reads "Don't be afraid to ask, it's SAP! Answer Profit Everyone" written in a colorful, fun font.
A woman in a red dress stands next to a round table with many glasses of white wine, shrugging her shoulders. Behind her is a portrait with a paper label "ALCOHOLOVE" covering the eyes of the face.

The corpulence we all know… and are trying to understand

The event was full of references to what we all know well: ASAPs, feedbacks, briefs, synergy, onboarding, sprints, deep-dive, “I’ll drop it on the drive” and “we’ll talk after the call.” The theme was corpomowa – a language that, on the one hand, improves communication, and on the other, can completely confuse it.

The audience laughed at absurdities that annoy on a daily basis, but also clashed with questions: where did it all come from? Why do we speak the way we do? And do we sometimes overdo the “smart sound” in emails and on Slack?

A bearded man wearing a white T-shirt with colorful animal graphics smiles and holds a notebook while interacting with two people in a dimly lit room.
Three young women sit together in a room, smiling and talking. One is holding a purple notebook, another is wearing glasses and the third is fixing her hair. The background is softly lit and the other people are blurred.
A man is reading a book in a dimly lit room with a brick wall, next to a table and a potted plant. In the foreground, a red door is swung open, revealing a screen displaying a colorful graphic reading "ASAP!" and Polish text.
A person holding a purple spiral notebook with a colorful label reading "LISA." The background is blurred, showing rows of empty black chairs and a wooden floor.
A group of people are sitting close together in a dimly lit room. One person in the middle is smiling and holding a phone, seeming to take a picture of someone nearby. Others are engaged in conversation.
Three women sitting together at a closed-door party smile and hold glasses of wine, surrounded by others sitting in rows of chairs in a warmly lit, casual atmosphere.
Two men stand in a room, one smiling at the camera while the other holds a purple poster that reads "ASAP!". In the background, people are sitting at tables.

Impro with audience participation and a full house of laughter

The whole thing was based on the impro formula – loose structure, quick reactions and full interaction with the audience. Many scenes were created live, based on suggestions from the room. And the audience was well prepared – many people came straight from work, so jokes “about the HR department” or “about remote integration” hit perfectly.

I, on the other hand, worked quietly – a classic situation: a cramped room, close to the stage, zero space for movement, but great energy and contact with the guests. This allowed me to catch not only the performance, but also the emotions, reactions, glances, laughs and micro-interactions that create the whole atmosphere of such events.

A man in a black leather jacket sits on a bar stool holding a wine glass, while the woman next to him reads a menu and holds a wine glass. They are in a dimly lit, modern bar with shelves of drinks behind them.
A person with long hair, wearing glasses and dressed in black, stands on stage in front of the audience with his hands folded together, seeming to speak or perform.
A group of people sit and chat in a cozy, dimly lit room with exposed brick walls. Some are smiling and holding drinks, while others are mingling or walking in the background. The atmosphere seems lively and sociable.
A group of people sit and stand in a cozy bar with shelves of bottles behind them. Some are talking, others are reading programs, and the atmosphere is warm and relaxed thanks to the soft lighting.
A woman with wavy blond hair smiles and talks to someone off-camera, holding a glass of wine in a warmly lit environment.
A group of people sit close together in a cozy, dimly lit bar, smiling and raising their glasses in a lively toast, while others chat and enjoy the atmosphere.
Three women are sitting in a bar or lounge, holding wine glasses and smiling. The background is dimly lit, with a wooden counter and a box on it. The atmosphere seems relaxed and sociable.
Three people sit on a couch during a dimly lit social gathering, the two women in the center smiling and holding wine glasses while other people mingle in the background.
A group of people are sitting close together in a room, and the woman in the center is smiling and looking engaged during what appears to be an event or presentation. The background is softly blurred.
A group of people sit in the dimly lit auditorium, attentively watching and clapping. A woman in the foreground holds a purple program booklet with "ASKR" written on the cover. The atmosphere seems lively and engaged.

Photo-reportage – more than 100 photos in full reportage style

More than 100 selected photos were taken from that evening, which I show in this realization. I captured the performances, the audience, the atmosphere of the place and all the light chaos that is part and parcel of good impro. Not stylized photos from the stage, but a real, documentary story from one evening – just the way I like it.

This is one of those projects where people not only work, but also have fun. And I guess that’s what it’s all about event photography – to catch what is happening here and now, but also not to lose the meaning and context of the event in the process.

Five people perform on stage in front of an audience. One person stands confidently at the front while the others smile and watch. It appears to be comedy or improvisation in a small, intimate venue.
A man in a blue jacket stands on a stage, looking at two blurry people in the foreground during what appears to be a performance or rehearsal in a dimly lit room.
A group of people sitting close together, smiling and clapping, appear to be enjoying a live event or performance in a room with dim lighting.
A man in a blue jacket performs on stage before an attentively seated audience in a dimly lit venue. In the background is a disco ball, stage lights and a person at a control panel.
A group of people are sitting close together in the audience, carefully observing something out of sight. Most of them are smiling or focused, and one person is holding a glass of wine. The lighting is warm and soft.
A group of people sit close together in a room, smiling and laughing. A woman in a bright red dress holds a glass of wine, looking cheerful and involved in the event. The atmosphere is warm and lively.
A man wearing glasses and a checkered jacket laughs as he sits among a group of people in a dimly lit room.
A woman in a bright sweater smiles and holds a glass of wine while sitting among a group of people at a social event. Others around her are also smiling and engaged in the moment.
A group of people perform on stage in front of an audience. One person in the foreground dramatically points while the others stand and gesture. The audience watches intently in the stage light.
A person reaches for a glass of wine on a table in a dimly lit room. In the background, you can see a poster of a man with the word "SAFE" above his eyes and several empty wine glasses on the table.
Two women stand on a stage in front of a screen displaying a QR code, a link to a website and a promotional graphic. One of them is holding a microphone and paper, while the other is smiling, holding a folder. Audience members can be seen in the foreground.
A person holds a smartphone in a dark environment, whose backlit screen shows the photo being taken. Only the hands and part of the face are visible, and the main source of light is the phone's screen.
A woman stands on stage, addressing the audience in front of a white screen in a dimly lit room, with several people seated and someone holding a phone in the foreground.
A person wearing blue jeans and brown heeled shoes walks on a wooden floor, with a black cable trailing along the ground. The background is softly blurred.
A woman holding a microphone speaks to a man on stage in front of the audience, while three other people stand in the background next to a white projection screen.
Two people sit on the stage facing each other; the man on the left is blurry, wearing a blue jacket, while the woman on the right, wearing a blue shirt, looks on. In the background is a white screen and a dark wall.
A man and a woman act out a scene on a stage in front of a seated audience, with a blank screen behind them and another person standing to the side in a dimly lit theater.
A man in a light-colored shirt stands behind a woman in a blue shirt with her arms crossed. They appear to be performing on a stage, with a plain white background and visible pipes above them.
A man and a woman perform on stage in front of a seated audience in a dimly lit room. Another person stands in the background, partially visible. The audience is watching intently.
The audience sitting in the room is watching a woman standing on stage. The background is dark and the woman on stage is casually dressed and leaning against the wall. Attention is focused on the audience's attentive expressions.
The performer stands on stage with a microphone, addressing a seated audience in a dimly lit club or bar, with spotlights illuminating the stage and people watching intently.
A man in a suit holds a microphone and a piece of paper, smiling as he speaks on stage in a dimly lit area. The audience watches while the woman stands in the background next to a stool.
A group of people sit close together in a dimly lit area, smiling and laughing while watching a live performance or speaker, creating a lively and engaged atmosphere.
A man in a suit is speaking into a microphone on a stage in front of a seated audience, several of whom have raised their hands. A white projection screen is visible behind him.
Two women sit side by side in a dimly lit environment. The woman in the foreground, wearing glasses and a brown blouse, is smiling. The woman behind her, in a striped shirt and dark jacket, is slightly out of focus.
Two people are sitting close together, smiling and laughing. One of them is holding a large purple brochure titled "ASAP!" while the other is touching her forehead, amused. Other people and a glass of wine can be seen in the background.
A woman in a striped shirt sits in the crowd, smiling and enthusiastically raising her hand. Other people around her clap and seem to be enjoying the event in the dimly lit interior.
A group of people are sitting in the audience, smiling and listening to the presentation. The woman in the foreground is wearing a dark top and jeans, with her legs crossed, looking engaged and happy. Others are holding drinks and notepads.
A comedian performs on stage in a dimly lit comedy club, holding a microphone while a large audience sits close together, watching and laughing. The room has dark walls and overhead lights.
A group of people sit close together in a dimly lit room, smiling and laughing, watching something off-camera. The mood seems relaxed and joyful.
A woman in a blue shirt stands on stage, clapping and smiling at the audience. People in the background watch and applaud in the dimly lit room.
Close-up of hands playing the piano keys in warm red lighting, with blurry audience members visible in the background.
Two people stand on stage with microphones, performing for an attentive audience in a dimly lit comedy club or theater. The crowd sits close together, watching and smiling. Several bar stools are visible on the stage.
A woman plays the piano on stage under dramatic red lighting, while the audience watches her in a dimly lit background.
A group of people sit close together in a dimly lit area, smiling and attentively observing something off-camera. The atmosphere seems relaxed and engaging, and the soft lighting highlights their faces.
Four people stand facing a white screen on a stage, while a woman stands to the right, watching, and the audience watches from the foreground. It appears to be a performance or workshop in a dimly lit room.
A woman with light brown hair and a patterned blouse sits in the audience, smiling and looking ahead. Other people, somewhat out of focus, sit around her, suggesting an event or presentation.
A group of people are sitting close together at an indoor party, smiling and looking engaged. The focus is on a woman in a denim jacket in the foreground, with others blurred in the background.
Four people stand in front of a white screen on the stage, facing a woman in jeans and a T-shirt, who stands to the right with her hand raised. The audience watches from the foreground.
A woman stands on stage holding a microphone, performing before an attentive audience seated in a dimly lit comedy club or event space.
A woman stands on stage holding a microphone, performing for an attentively seated audience. Three people and a stool can be seen on stage behind her, in front of a blank white screen in a dimly lit comedy club or event space.
A woman with long blonde hair, wearing a red-and-white striped shirt and a checked bag, smiles and gestures with her hand as she holds a drink in the crowded room.
A young woman with long brown hair, wearing a dark long-sleeved blouse and high-waisted jeans, smiles and speaks into a microphone on stage with a blurry audience in the background.
A woman stands on stage, speaking to an attentive audience in a dimly lit room with black walls, a disco ball and stage lights overhead.
A person sits with a spiral notebook on his lap. The purple cover of the notebook reads "ASAP!" in bold letters, and people are sitting close together in the background.
A woman speaks into a microphone on stage while a man stands next to her. The audience sits and watches, while the person in blue sits on a high shelf in the background. It appears to be a comedy or improv show.
A man sings passionately into a microphone on stage, while a woman looks down beside him. Several people sit and stand in the dimly lit audience, watching intently.
Two people face each other on a small stage, each holding a chair. Behind them is a white screen, and the audience is watching them from the foreground. It appears to be a performance or rehearsal in the room.
The audience sits close together at a rooftop party. Most people watch intently while a woman in a white shirt smiles and laughs while holding a drink. The mood seems relaxed and cheerful.
A woman and a man perform on stage in front of an audience, while two people stand in the background. The woman holds her hands on her hips while the man gestures toward her.
Three people sit side by side in a dimly lit room, looking ahead and smiling. Focus is on the man in the middle with a mustache and a graphic T-shirt, while the others are slightly blurred.
A woman in a white T-shirt and jeans leans forward with folded hands while others watch her on a dimly lit stage. Two people are standing in the background, and another person in a blue outfit is in the foreground.
A group of performers entertain an attentive audience on stage in a dimly lit theater with a piano in the background. The crowd sits close together, watching the lively performance.
A woman sits, holding her head in distress, while two people next to her, a man and a woman, look concerned. All three sit in a room against a plain background.
A group of people, mostly women, sit close together in the audience. They are smiling and seem engaged, with one woman in the foreground wearing glasses and a dark hooded sweatshirt, with her arms crossed, enjoying the event.
Three people sit on chairs on the stage, engaged in conversation, facing the audience. The background is dimly lit, and the audience is visible in the foreground, somewhat out of focus.
A man in a black jacket and white sneakers holds a microphone on stage, addressing the audience. In the background, a woman and three seated people are watching and smiling. It appears to be a comedy or performance venue.
A man in a suit performs stand-up comedy on stage with a microphone while the audience watches and a woman stands to the side, smiling and clapping. The background is dark with a white screen behind it.
The comedian performs on stage with a microphone in front of a seated audience in a dimly lit comedy club. There is a piano in the foreground, and the audience seems engaged and amused.
A man holding a microphone performs on stage for a seated audience in a dimly lit comedy club. The crowd is smiling and laughing, and there are drinks on the table. The atmosphere seems lively and engaging.
A group of women sit close together in the audience, smiling and looking engaged. The woman in the foreground, with long brown hair and a dark jacket, is turned slightly to the side and smiling warmly.
A woman in a colorful floral blouse stands on stage, holding a microphone at her side, looking up with her hand on her chest. Several people are blurred in the background against the dark scenery.
A man in a light blue shirt holds a microphone and looks to the side, as if speaking or performing on a stage, with a dark background behind him.
A person plays the piano in the foreground, while several people stand on a stage in the background and one man holds a microphone. The scenery appears to be a dimly lit performance or rehearsal space.
Three people sit on stools against a gray brick wall, smiling and holding bottles of beer. Next to them sits a woman, looking into the distance. The lighting is soft, and there is a green arrow on the wall above their heads.
The performer lies on the wooden floor of the stage while another person leans over him, both in casual clothes, while a large audience looks on and laughs in the theater setting.
A man with a beard, wearing a navy blue jacket, brown pants and white sneakers, is lying on his side on the wooden floor, looking up and smiling. In the background are indistinct people and chairs.
A group of people sit close together, laughing and smiling, while one woman in the foreground holds a glass and claps, suggesting they are enjoying a live performance or event.
A man in a blue jacket and beige pants stands on stage, speaking passionately, while a woman in a blue shirt smiles in the background. The audience can be seen sitting in a dimly lit room.
Three adults stand in a room. A man in front smiles with his eyes closed, another man behind him puts his hands on his shoulders, smiling, and a woman in a collared shirt stands to the side, also smiling. A bottle stands on the table.
A woman holding a microphone performs stand-up comedy on stage in front of a seated audience in a dimly lit comedy club. The audience looks engaged and amused.
A woman with long brown hair holds a microphone and speaks on stage in front of a white screen, addressing the audience in a dimly lit room.
A man on stage covers his face with one hand while holding a microphone, standing next to a woman with a microphone. Several people sit and watch them from the audience in a dimly lit room.
Two young women sit close together in a dimly lit room, smiling and laughing during what appears to be a live event or show, with fuzzy red lights in the foreground and other people in the background.
A man in a bright pink hooded sweatshirt sits in the audience, smiling and laughing with his arms crossed. Several people around him are also sitting, watching something off-camera. The atmosphere seems casual and relaxed.
A man in a suit smiles while holding a microphone, standing next to a woman with long hair also holding a microphone. They appear to be speaking on a dimly lit stage in a dark environment.
A man with glasses and a beard, wearing a hooded sweatshirt and jacket, sits among a blurry audience, staring intently ahead. The background is out of focus.
A man in a white shirt stands smiling with his hands on his hips in a dimly lit room, while a woman in the background is also smiling. Behind them, several people and empty chairs can be seen.
A group of eleven adults pose in a room on a wooden floor with a dark background. Three men and one woman kneel in front, and seven women stand behind them. Two women in the back row hold purple pamphlets and all look into the camera.
A man with a reddish beard looks to the side with a puzzled expression, while a woman in a white T-shirt smiles and talks to him. They are in a room, standing in front of a white background.
Two women are smiling and posing for a selfie together, one holding a smartphone. Other people are blurred in the background, suggesting a social or casual gathering.

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