Page came to us in September of 2014. With a smile on her face, she quickly became known around FCI for seeing shows almost every night and becoming fast friends with her fellow students. We have seen a huge change in Page since we first met her. One of my … Read More
Say “hello!” to our newest teaching staff!
Finest City Improv is proud to host some of San Diego’s top improv teaching talent. We are lucky to have them work each term with a new crop of students, teaching new ways to see improv and performance. Taking classes at FCI is a blast due to these teachers’ talent, … Read More
SD Business Journal Reviews How We Connect Colleagues With Comedy
Brittany Meiling of the San Diego Business Journal sat down with us a few weeks ago to talk comedy and team building. In her piece for the San Diego Business Journal, she explains how our corporate team building programs are unique and effective. We were especially pleased to see our … Read More
Yes! And…. Add more action to your life right now!
Why do improvisers say “Yes! And…” all the time? For decades, improvisers have been studying and practicing the best techniques for creating action from unlimited possibilities to “create something wonderful right away.” When we begin a scene we have absolutely no idea what is going to happen. We simply get a … Read More
Not All Cops Are Bad (?)
This Saturday, join “Officer Scott Baker” as he turns FCI in to a local YMCA to host a public relations meeting in an attempt to justify the “occasional abuse of power” by the department. He showcases the “human behind the uniform” through personal monologues, audience participation, and the analysis of … Read More
Competitive Air Guitarist Lisa Farnan in our Student Spotlight
Lisa Farnan is one of those people with a smile that makes everyone feel awesome. Her supportive and fun loving ways made her a hit with her fellow classmates and we love her at FCI because she is always willing to say “YES!” to new opportunities. Also– she is pretty … Read More
Mistakes and Doubts
by Tommy Galan Even after 25 years of stage performance, I still feel like I screw up constantly. Being on a house team at Finest City only helps reinforce the feeling that I’m a fraud and any day now, they will figure me out. Before a recent Bicoastal show, Matt … Read More
The Pressure is on. Do you EXPLODE or SHINE?
Pressure. We feel it every time we have an IMPORTANT meeting or a BIG presentation. These are the moments that we lose sleep over. Our heart begins to race, our palms sweat, or minds begin racing, our legs become weak, our stomach does flips. We are like a balloon being forced … Read More