The Joy of Improv

Creating a better world through imaginative play, storytelling, listening and connection.

Our Mission:

  • Make storytelling, mindfulness, improv, and empathetic communication skills training more accessible.
  • Help people nurture their imaginations and build creative confidence.
  • Help people reconnect with their natural presence.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) =>

What do we do in Joy of Improv workshops and classes?

  • Have FUN, play imaginative games, do creative exercises, meditate, connect, learn and grow :)
  • We practice listening and mindfulness, we build on each other’s ideas (Yes And), we tell stories, and we play joyfully. 
  • We build skills in listening and responding, empathetic communication, public performance and in improvisation, acting and storytelling.

How are Small Group Private Classes different Than Community Workshops?

In small group private classes, you get more time performing in front of the class and get more coaching from the instructor.

Small group private classes typically take place over 6-12 weeks / sessions whereas community workshops are usually one 2-3 hour class.

In small group private classes, the class is capped at 16 students whereas in community workshops it's 30 -100+ students.

In small group private classes we normally spend the last 60-90 minutes of class time having students to do games and scene work up in front of the class.

In community workshops of 30 -100+ people, there isn't enough time for everyone to do scenes / games in front of the class and to get personalized coaching and adjustments from the instructor. Instead, community workshops are run like a basketball practice where you do paired and small group drill that build skills. Lots of play and reps in community workshops which is super valuable for skill development, but practically no time in front of the class for individualized coaching / adjustments.

How can I follow The Joy of Improv online?

Upcoming (1)

Your Natural Presence and the Three States (Online) - Community Workshop primary image

Your Natural Presence and the Three States (Online) - Community Workshop

Tue, Jun 25 • 7:30 PM EDT

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Your Natural Presence and the Three States (Online) - Community Workshop primary image

Your Natural Presence and the Three States (Online) - Community Workshop

Tue, Jun 25 • 7:30 PM EDT

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Past (85)

Improvising Stories, Storytelling Game Night (Online) - Community Workshop primary image

Improvising Stories, Storytelling Game Night (Online) - Community Workshop

Wed, Mar 27 • 7:00 PM EDT

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Intro to Improv, Spontaneity and Imagination (Online) - Community Workshop primary image

Intro to Improv, Spontaneity and Imagination (Online) - Community Workshop

Wed, Mar 20 • 7:00 PM EDT

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Intro to Freestyle RAP (Online) - Mondays, 6 Classes primary image

Intro to Freestyle RAP (Online) - Mondays, 6 Classes

Mon, Oct 23 • 6:30 PM EDT

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Improv Foundations (In Person) - Wednesdays, 10 Classes primary image

Improv Foundations (In Person) - Wednesdays, 10 Classes

Wed, Oct 18 • 6:00 PM

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Yoga + Improv (In Person) primary image

Yoga + Improv (In Person)

Sat, Sep 30 • 2:00 PM

Free

Your Natural Presence - Exploring Three States of Presence (In Person) primary image

Your Natural Presence - Exploring Three States of Presence (In Person)

Sun, Aug 13 • 4:00 PM

Free

Intro to Improv - Spontaneity and Imagination (In Person) primary image

Intro to Improv - Spontaneity and Imagination (In Person)

Sat, Aug 12 • 2:00 PM

Free

Intro to Improv - Your Natural Presence (In Person) primary image

Intro to Improv - Your Natural Presence (In Person)

Wed, Jul 12 • 6:30 PM

Free

Intro to Improv - Narrative Storytelling (In Person) primary image

Intro to Improv - Narrative Storytelling (In Person)

Mon, Jul 10 • 6:30 PM

Free

Intro to Improv - Nurturing spontaneity, imagination and courage primary image

Intro to Improv - Nurturing spontaneity, imagination and courage

Sat, Jul 8 • 2:30 PM

Free

Intro to Improv - Spontaneity and Imagination (In Person) primary image

Intro to Improv - Spontaneity and Imagination (In Person)

Sat, May 20 • 2:00 PM

Free

Yoga + Improv Games - A Night of Relaxation and Laughter (Online) primary image

Yoga + Improv Games - A Night of Relaxation and Laughter (Online)

Wed, Mar 15 • 8:00 PM EDT

Free

Improvising Stories, Storytelling Game Night (Online) - Community Workshop primary image

Improvising Stories, Storytelling Game Night (Online) - Community Workshop

Wed, Mar 27 • 7:00 PM EDT

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Intro to Improv, Spontaneity and Imagination (Online) - Community Workshop primary image

Intro to Improv, Spontaneity and Imagination (Online) - Community Workshop

Wed, Mar 20 • 7:00 PM EDT

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Intro to Freestyle RAP (Online) - Mondays, 6 Classes primary image

Intro to Freestyle RAP (Online) - Mondays, 6 Classes

Mon, Oct 23 • 6:30 PM EDT

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Improv Foundations (In Person) - Wednesdays, 10 Classes primary image

Improv Foundations (In Person) - Wednesdays, 10 Classes

Wed, Oct 18 • 6:00 PM

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Yoga + Improv (In Person) primary image

Yoga + Improv (In Person)

Sat, Sep 30 • 2:00 PM

Free

Your Natural Presence - Exploring Three States of Presence (In Person) primary image

Your Natural Presence - Exploring Three States of Presence (In Person)

Sun, Aug 13 • 4:00 PM

Free

Intro to Improv - Spontaneity and Imagination (In Person) primary image

Intro to Improv - Spontaneity and Imagination (In Person)

Sat, Aug 12 • 2:00 PM

Free

Intro to Improv - Your Natural Presence (In Person) primary image

Intro to Improv - Your Natural Presence (In Person)

Wed, Jul 12 • 6:30 PM

Free

Intro to Improv - Narrative Storytelling (In Person) primary image

Intro to Improv - Narrative Storytelling (In Person)

Mon, Jul 10 • 6:30 PM

Free

Intro to Improv - Nurturing spontaneity, imagination and courage primary image

Intro to Improv - Nurturing spontaneity, imagination and courage

Sat, Jul 8 • 2:30 PM

Free

Intro to Improv - Spontaneity and Imagination (In Person) primary image

Intro to Improv - Spontaneity and Imagination (In Person)

Sat, May 20 • 2:00 PM

Free

Yoga + Improv Games - A Night of Relaxation and Laughter (Online) primary image

Yoga + Improv Games - A Night of Relaxation and Laughter (Online)

Wed, Mar 15 • 8:00 PM EDT

Free

Creating a better world through imaginative play, storytelling, listening and connection.

Our Mission:

  • Make storytelling, mindfulness, improv, and empathetic communication skills training more accessible.
  • Help people nurture their imaginations and build creative confidence.
  • Help people reconnect with their natural presence.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) =>

What do we do in Joy of Improv workshops and classes?

  • Have FUN, play imaginative games, do creative exercises, meditate, connect, learn and grow :)
  • We practice listening and mindfulness, we build on each other’s ideas (Yes And), we tell stories, and we play joyfully. 
  • We build skills in listening and responding, empathetic communication, public performance and in improvisation, acting and storytelling.

How are Small Group Private Classes different Than Community Workshops?

In small group private classes, you get more time performing in front of the class and get more coaching from the instructor.

Small group private classes typically take place over 6-12 weeks / sessions whereas community workshops are usually one 2-3 hour class.

In small group private classes, the class is capped at 16 students whereas in community workshops it's 30 -100+ students.

In small group private classes we normally spend the last 60-90 minutes of class time having students to do games and scene work up in front of the class.

In community workshops of 30 -100+ people, there isn't enough time for everyone to do scenes / games in front of the class and to get personalized coaching and adjustments from the instructor. Instead, community workshops are run like a basketball practice where you do paired and small group drill that build skills. Lots of play and reps in community workshops which is super valuable for skill development, but practically no time in front of the class for individualized coaching / adjustments.

How can I follow The Joy of Improv online?

Events

Your Natural Presence and the Three States (Online) - Community Workshop primary image

Your Natural Presence and the Three States (Online) - Community Workshop

Tue, Jun 25 • 7:30 PM EDT

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Your Natural Presence and the Three States (Online) - Community Workshop primary image

Your Natural Presence and the Three States (Online) - Community Workshop

Tue, Jun 25 • 7:30 PM EDT

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Improvising Stories, Storytelling Game Night (Online) - Community Workshop primary image

Improvising Stories, Storytelling Game Night (Online) - Community Workshop

Wed, Mar 27 • 7:00 PM EDT

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Intro to Improv, Spontaneity and Imagination (Online) - Community Workshop primary image

Intro to Improv, Spontaneity and Imagination (Online) - Community Workshop

Wed, Mar 20 • 7:00 PM EDT

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Intro to Freestyle RAP (Online) - Mondays, 6 Classes primary image

Intro to Freestyle RAP (Online) - Mondays, 6 Classes

Mon, Oct 23 • 6:30 PM EDT

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Improv Foundations (In Person) - Wednesdays, 10 Classes primary image

Improv Foundations (In Person) - Wednesdays, 10 Classes

Wed, Oct 18 • 6:00 PM

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Yoga + Improv (In Person) primary image

Yoga + Improv (In Person)

Sat, Sep 30 • 2:00 PM

Free

Your Natural Presence - Exploring Three States of Presence (In Person) primary image

Your Natural Presence - Exploring Three States of Presence (In Person)

Sun, Aug 13 • 4:00 PM

Free

Intro to Improv - Spontaneity and Imagination (In Person) primary image

Intro to Improv - Spontaneity and Imagination (In Person)

Sat, Aug 12 • 2:00 PM

Free

Intro to Improv - Your Natural Presence (In Person) primary image

Intro to Improv - Your Natural Presence (In Person)

Wed, Jul 12 • 6:30 PM

Free

Intro to Improv - Narrative Storytelling (In Person) primary image

Intro to Improv - Narrative Storytelling (In Person)

Mon, Jul 10 • 6:30 PM

Free

Intro to Improv - Nurturing spontaneity, imagination and courage primary image

Intro to Improv - Nurturing spontaneity, imagination and courage

Sat, Jul 8 • 2:30 PM

Free

Intro to Improv - Spontaneity and Imagination (In Person) primary image

Intro to Improv - Spontaneity and Imagination (In Person)

Sat, May 20 • 2:00 PM

Free

Yoga + Improv Games - A Night of Relaxation and Laughter (Online) primary image

Yoga + Improv Games - A Night of Relaxation and Laughter (Online)

Wed, Mar 15 • 8:00 PM EDT

Free

Improvising Stories, Storytelling Game Night (Online) - Community Workshop primary image

Improvising Stories, Storytelling Game Night (Online) - Community Workshop

Wed, Mar 27 • 7:00 PM EDT

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Intro to Improv, Spontaneity and Imagination (Online) - Community Workshop primary image

Intro to Improv, Spontaneity and Imagination (Online) - Community Workshop

Wed, Mar 20 • 7:00 PM EDT

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Intro to Freestyle RAP (Online) - Mondays, 6 Classes primary image

Intro to Freestyle RAP (Online) - Mondays, 6 Classes

Mon, Oct 23 • 6:30 PM EDT

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Improv Foundations (In Person) - Wednesdays, 10 Classes primary image

Improv Foundations (In Person) - Wednesdays, 10 Classes

Wed, Oct 18 • 6:00 PM

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Yoga + Improv (In Person) primary image

Yoga + Improv (In Person)

Sat, Sep 30 • 2:00 PM

Free

Your Natural Presence - Exploring Three States of Presence (In Person) primary image

Your Natural Presence - Exploring Three States of Presence (In Person)

Sun, Aug 13 • 4:00 PM

Free

Intro to Improv - Spontaneity and Imagination (In Person) primary image

Intro to Improv - Spontaneity and Imagination (In Person)

Sat, Aug 12 • 2:00 PM

Free

Intro to Improv - Your Natural Presence (In Person) primary image

Intro to Improv - Your Natural Presence (In Person)

Wed, Jul 12 • 6:30 PM

Free

Intro to Improv - Narrative Storytelling (In Person) primary image

Intro to Improv - Narrative Storytelling (In Person)

Mon, Jul 10 • 6:30 PM

Free

Intro to Improv - Nurturing spontaneity, imagination and courage primary image

Intro to Improv - Nurturing spontaneity, imagination and courage

Sat, Jul 8 • 2:30 PM

Free

Intro to Improv - Spontaneity and Imagination (In Person) primary image

Intro to Improv - Spontaneity and Imagination (In Person)

Sat, May 20 • 2:00 PM

Free

Yoga + Improv Games - A Night of Relaxation and Laughter (Online) primary image

Yoga + Improv Games - A Night of Relaxation and Laughter (Online)

Wed, Mar 15 • 8:00 PM EDT

Free