Maggie shares why she started improv classes and how it helped her gain friends and confidence.
Finding Friends and Freedom in Improv
Finding friends and freedom in an improv class is something that is both unexpected and wonderful. When improv helps in unexpected ways, the surprise, the gratitude these are the gifts that we love to see in our students. Aaron is one of our students that you can tell improv has … Read More
A New Chapter: Meet Jeffrey Wolpert
You’re going to meet a lot of people and you’re gonna have a teacher that’s gonna take care of you and be oh, so supportive.
How Improv Helped Sydney Go From Six Figure Executive to Author and Speaker
We are privileged to be a part of someone’s journey. Many people who come take a class with us have fun and even life-changing experiences. But it’s such a treat when we get to hear how someone took the “yes, and” that they learned from us and took it to … Read More
Student Rich Oceguera feels safe and encouraged to be who he really is.
We love to hear from our students and our community. Rich just makes us feel so good. From his joyful presence to his kind and thoughtful words, we’re kind of blushing. In His Own Words There’s a version of this guy that shows up here that I would like to … Read More
A Doctoral Student finds her joy again: Meet Graciela Casas-Silva
I’m in a Doctoral program and its just every day I have a test. And it just seemed like my life was just studying, sleeping, working…
How Improv Helped Brenna Follow Her Feet and Increase Her Happiness
Brenna Judkins, once held back by agoraphobia, bravely shares how improv helped take steps to expand her comfort zone. Her big improv takeaway… “follow your feet!” Watch the 2-minute student spotlight video In Brenna’s Own Words: “I just finished Level 3 and I’ve been going to FCI since May of … Read More
Find your voice like Victoria Koenitzer
By day, she is a powerhouse attorney and by night, Victoria finds her voice on stage. Although originally “terrified” of the idea of getting up and presenting, she fell in love with improv as a way to feel confident in her job. She finds that both in law and improv, … Read More
(Re)Learn to listen like Ariel Weingarten
We feel so lucky to have a community member like Ariel in our midst. Not only do they have an infectious joy whenever we are all together, they have an amazing amount of insight and intellect. They are one of the few exceptions of our student community, having had a … Read More
Get Vulnerable like Pete Olsen
Pete and his partner, Travis started a cross country journey to San Diego and happened to find founder Amy Lisewski was looking at that time for roommates. Is there anything more “Yes! And…” then a new life beginning, in a new city, with a brand new home? Well luckily for … Read More