We are holding auditions for new members of our ensemble, which perform on various house teams. Be a part of an awesome community of performers that get weekly stage time and opportunities to teach and create new shows! To audition you must have completed or currently be in Level 5 … Read More
The Improvised Movie workshop with Paul Vaillancourt!
Some of the best movie moments in history have been improvised. “I Love you. . . I know.” The Joker’s Slow Clap. Jewelry box closure and Julia’s infectious laugh. But, what it’s like to improvise an entire movie LIVE ON STAGE!? Join us for a unique opportunity to train with one … Read More
How to Have Awesome Improv Classes By Posing Great Debriefing Questions
(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
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
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
Let’s Celebrate!!! I’m giving away presents!
Finest City Improv training center just celebrated our 500th student enrollment! 500 people have said “Yes! And…” to more fun, more funny, and a more fearless life by joining our community of students and playing with us every week. Plus, on May 10th I celebrated my birthday. I was reminded me … Read More