Beyond the office: Getting to know Armando Navarro
Meet Armando—a passionate improviser, dedicated coach, and all-around creative spirit. Whether he’s inspiring new performers, running through forest trails, or diving into epic board game battles, Armando brings energy, curiosity, and a sense of play to everything he does. He thrives on connection, creativity, and the occasional monster movie.
Passion Project: Improv Workshop
Armando is currently channeling his creativity and experience into developing material for an upcoming Improv Workshop set to launch in the Fall/Winter season. With a strong background in coaching several improv teams within his local community, he’s now taking the next exciting step—teaching a class designed to inspire and guide new improvisers.
Life Beyond the Office
When he’s not immersed in improv, Armando enjoys hitting the trails or pounding the pavement—running is one of his biggest passions, occasionally paired with some hiking. His downtime also includes board games with friends and friendly Magic: The Gathering matches at his local game shop.
A Dream Dinner Guest
If given the chance, Armando would love to sit down with Haruo Nakajima, the original Godzilla suit actor. As a devoted fan of Toho’s Godzilla series, he’d be thrilled to hear firsthand stories about working in the iconic suit, performing monster battles, and maybe even get a chance to try on the legendary costume himself.
Superpower for a Day
Teleportation tops Armando’s list of dream superpowers. The ability to instantly travel anywhere would be his ticket to experiencing the world on a whim—an adventure-lover’s ultimate fantasy.
A Fun Fact You Might Not Know
Here’s a quirky tidbit: Armando had a huge crush on Britney Spears during his early teens, and she was the first artist he ever saw live in concert—a nostalgic milestone he fondly remembers.
