(a.k.a. — Facilitating Productive Conversations for Critical Reflection) Improv classes are places of experiential learning. Instructors lead students through specific experiences and then facilitate reflections, or debriefs, on activities to build skills and knowledge*. This process, combined with watching and practicing improv, is the most effective way to empower improv students to … Read More
Zen of Improv Intensive with Pam Victor this September
Take the improv rules you’ve carefully learned. And throw ‘em out the window. What you need lies right in front of you. In this delicious two-day intensive, you’ll immerse yourself in a uniquely natural and self-affirming approach to discovery-based, longform improvisation. You’ll focus on being more aware of the scene … Read More
A Moment of Truth featured in Mission Valley News
Our show “A Moment of Truth” and ensemble member and show host Kendall Burdett were featured this week in local publication Mission Valley News. On-the-spot storytelling Posted: June 10th, 2016 | Arts & Entertainment, Features, Top Stories By Margie M. Palmer Mission Valley local brings age-old art to Finest City … Read More
Seamus Scanlan leans into his fears in our Community Spotlight
Seamus is a person that you just want to talk to. He seems to know everyone and always has an awesome smile on his face. When he walked into the first day of class with me, I was so excited to get to know him. I had heard great things … Read More
We’re in Entrepreneur Magazine!
Excited to be mentioned in the June issue of Entrepreneur Magazine! “Make it up!” is one of three tips for snapping out of the creativity rut. Our client San Diego Trading Company is used as the example of someone doing this successfully with the help of our improv at work … Read More
Jennie Olson Six on Acting and “What I Wish I Would Have Known”
This guest post comes from Jennie Olson Six, one of our talented ensemble members, amazing and therapeutic yoga teacher, and teacher for a very special engagement with Finest City Improv: Business of Acting Jennie is truly a person that I would recommend spending time with in any capacity. Her words of … Read More
Help Wanted: Digital Marketing Assistant
Seeking Digital Marketing assistant to work with fun and passionate group of people on part-time temporary basis. Build your portfolio! Learn Improv! Create fun! We are looking for someone to work with us this summer (and possibly longer!) to create additional awareness of our programs and services and to help … Read More
Meryl Klemow is our June Single Lady!
Every week Meryl Klemow asks for listeners, “What’s up at the Belly Up?”. On June 4th, we are asking her, “What’s up with you still being single?!” Get your tickets now to guarantee a seat at what is certain to be the matchmaking of the century. Meet Meryl Meryl is … Read More