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
Laugh with your new besties like Sarah and Jen!
For our very first double community spotlight, we had to sit down and chat with two ladies who met in level 1 improv and now are inseparable parts of each other’s lives. Both of them joined improv to spark joy in their lives– Sarah’s husband was deployed, and Jen was … Read More
Let creativity flow like Suzanne Bates
Suzanne’s infectious joy in the improv community is easily seen within moments of meeting her. Improv has opened up her creative flow and helped her be more open to inspiration in all forms of her life. She recently moved to San Diego from Portland, Oregon, to chase her dreams of … Read More
Engineer by day Spotlight on fun with Kory McKiou!
“There is an unlimited creative freedom on the stage, and you don’t get that with most hobbies.” Reminiscing about how easy it was in college to join new hobbies, Kory McKiou our January spotlight shares that improv was the first place for him that allowed a much needed creative space. Kory is an engineer by day, and less than a year ago, someone without any theatre … Read More