Ah, February. The time for amore. Hearts and flowers and fancy dinners. What a perfect time for… a wedding! (No pressure…) This month’s Single Lady is Stacey Owens! She’s a Netflix-and-Chill kinda girl, with a great sense of humor. And she used to work at city hall … you guessed … Read More
Attack of the Rotten Tomatoes Attacks… Back to the Future!
Rev up the DeLorean and pull up your Calvin Kleins — we’re hitting 88 mph with BACK TO THE FUTURE! That’s right, we’re talking life vests, plutonium, every beautiful moment with Doc Brown. Attack of Rotten Tomatoes is taking on this ’80s blockbuster (and its sequels… probably?… we don’t know yet) … Read More
How Improv Reduces Anxiety
Awkward. Quiet. Shy. Anti-social. If you suffer from social anxiety, these words probably feel familiar. Social anxiety can make common, everyday situations much more difficult. Parties with friends, happy hour with co-workers, or, a dreaded networking event can all cause a sense of dread and foreboding. But there are ways … Read More
Los Angeles darling, Celeste Pechous returns to teach and perform!
Saturday, December 3rd Finest City Improv welcomes Celeste Pechous for a double dose of workshops and performances! Teaching not one, but TWO workshops – “Scene Study” @ Saturday at 2pm and “Character Lifecycle” @ Sunday at 11am. Performing with our very own Jesse Suphan Saturday at 7pm in their duo show: Distant Celeste … Read More
Live in the moment like Skyler Lee!
Skyler is the kinda guy who makes you smile just by being in his presence. He has completed all of our core classes, currently rocks out with Musical Improv, and plays regularly on conservatory team “Where’s Brenda?”, as well as FCI’s featured show: Attack Of The Rotten Tomatoes. Skyler’s dedication … Read More
Belushi and Stoltenberg take over Saturday at Finest City!
Saturday, November 11th we are getting a full dose of Rob Belushi and Tim Stoltenberg from Second City! You can find the critically-acclaimed improv duo: Teaching not one, but TWO workshops – “Bad Manners” @ 10am and “Specifics” @ 1pm Being the interviewed guests for FCI house team Found Family! Performing … Read More
What Does Improv Have To Do With Business?
What does making up a comedy show possibly have in common with business? Allow me to start by putting you in the shoes of an improviser. Imagine you are standing on stage in front of dozens of people. They are all there because they desire something from you… in this case, … Read More
November’s international man of mystery: Jason Wallace!
We have to admit that this November, we are looking to snuggle up in something tall and handsome! On November 4th at 9pm, we bring Jason to the stage, and ladies better get ready! Are you ready to make his dreams come true? We will be studying furiously to find out: Act 1: Why … Read More
Find community like Hannah Jones did
We feel so lucky to have answered the call when a North Carolina gal was moving out west and wanted to find her new hometown theatre. She has a journey unlike most as she didn’t join Finest City as a brand new performer, but rather someone with lots of experience. … Read More
An Open Invitation to Kathy Najimy
Dear Kathy, My name is Jesse, and I am the Assistant Artistic Director at Finest City Improv in San Diego. I am also a huge fan. That is why I would like to personally invite you to our parody musical improv show Attack of the Killer Tomatoes attacks: Hocus Pocus. I know … Read More