Finest City Improv is always growing and finding new ways to give its community more laughter, more shows, and more performers! We recently added these hilarious, dynamic, fun loving people to our ranks: On the Cast of A Single Lady: Whitney is a salsa dancing, soccer playing, stretching in public … 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
“Its F**king Christmas, Again!” – Says Disgruntled Elf
It appears that a group of elves from the North Pole have planned a hostile takeover of Santa’s Workshop! Reports have been coming in from the North Pole about an elf worker uprising. The leader of the dark elves, Herman D. Elf has gone on record stating poor working conditions, … 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
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
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
Attack of the Rotten Tomatos Attacks… Hocus Pocus!
It all starts with a whiff of pumpkin spice. Before you know it, you’re carving jack-o-lanterns and stocking up on mini Snickers bars — for the Trick-or-Treaters, of course. That’s right – Halloween is in the air! That means the Sanderson Sisters are back, and there is hell to pay! … Read More
Bridget Says “Yes! And…” to Love as October’s Single Lady!
We have to admit that this October, we are hot for teacher! On October 7th at 9pm, we bring Bridget to the stage, so the boys better get their shiny red apples ready, because this theatre educator is only looking for straight A’s. Are you ready to make her dreams come true? … Read More
Founder of Finest City Improv, Amy Lisewski, Teaches Masterclass!
Amy Lisewski, founder of Finest City Improv, will be teaching a three-hour workshop titled “Love This Very Moment” on October 8th from 11am-2pm. Love more of your scenes by living fully in each moment with your scene partner(s). Forget being interesting to your audience and simply be interested in … Read More