Finest City Improv is proud to present Opening Night’s own Matt Young as he teaches a class on improvising the scene. For many, what comes to mind when thinking about improv is just “being spontaneous”, but there is so much more to it!
Finest City Improv presents: Advanced Musical Improv with Shulie Cowen!
Finest City Improv is proud to present Opening Night’s director Shulie Cowen as she teaches a class on Advanced Musical Improv. Ever wanted to learn how to create songs, dances and dialouge all on the spot?
Finest City Improv presents Paul Stein’s Page to Stage workshop!
Paul Stein from the Comedy Central Stage and The Solo Collective delivers his workshop on storytelling, monologuing and all intricacies of solo performance. For one day only, September 21st from 5-8pm at Finest City Improv.
Assistant Artistic Director, Chris George, to teach Master Class on Monoscenes!
Want to learn how to create slower paced, character and relationship driven improv all in just one location? Then learn from the very best, Chris George! His improv philosophy is based on the idea that players should be able to craft characters and situations that can “last indefinitely” and this … Read More
I don’t want to bark like a dog!
Last week I worked with a group from a nonprofit organization and they had a blast learning how to strengthen relationships amongst their team and with their clients. After the workshop, one participant stopped to thank me and let me know how relieved she was that she didn’t have to “bark like a dog in front of people.” Like many people that have never done improv, she was very nervous leading up to the workshop.
Take the #100HappyImprovDays countdown challenge!
Its hard to believe that almost 1 year ago, Finest City Improv broke ground on their very own theater in North Park, San Diego! And what better way to commemorate the event than to launch an epic countdown challenge!
Are you up for the #100HappyImprovDays challenge?
Teen Improv Class to begin September 6th!
Your talented teen needs a theatre that promotes creativity, performance and fun! Finest City Improv is your family’s new home to help your student train like the pros. We promote a curriculum that teaches the ideas of long form improv, with emphasis on character building, team work, communication and self … Read More
3 Easy steps to discovering and playing the “game” in a scene.
Discovery is more important than invention when you’re trying to find the “game” in your improv scenes. So how do you discover the game? I break it down into three steps for you! Read More…
Back by popular demand: Sketch Comedy Writing Class at Finest City!
Love sketch comedy shows and wish you too could write like the pros? Due to the many phone calls, emails and student inquiries, Finest City Improv is thrilled to announce that Tommy Galan is teaching sketch comedy writing beginning September 4th! Learn the elements of sketch from idea generation to … Read More
Learn how to think faster, play harder, and make it all look easy!
We’re so excited to announce that one of Los Angeles’ best performers and instructors will teach a workshop at Finest City Improv on August 23rd! Emily Candini is a California native and has been performing for over 20 years! She’s trained at The Second City: Chicago, iO Chicago, Annoyance Theatre, and … Read More