
What we’re about
Because life is improvised!
This is a group for people who love to laugh and want to be around other people who find laughter exhilarating. Whether it is coming to shows, enjoying the occasional drop in class or signing up for Improv 101, Improv is for you!
What is Improv? Improv is the art of Improvisation, making everything up on the spot with no prior preparation. Sounds pretty tough right? Well, at one point in our lives each of us were master improvisers, back when we were children. Somewhere along the when we became productive members of society we forgot the magic of using our own imaginations. Lets get it back!
So what can we as adults learn from Improv?
It teaches us to be better communicators. Keenly develop your skills of listening to other people and to better work with them. Its a wonderful feeling when you go up with no idea of what to do and build something with someone else on the spot.
Many times people are just waiting for their turn to speak in a conversation. Don't be that guy. Great improv takes great listeners. Build better relationships by listening to what other people are actually saying.
Helps you think on your feet. Don't have an idea of what to do in a scene? Great! Neither does your partner, and that's okay! You will learn to trust you scene partner and that you are not in the spotlight alone!
Learn to face your fears, being in the spotlight can be tough. Am I entertaining enough? Am I good enough? What if they don't like it? Sound familiar? Everyone is judging you. Or are they? Most people don't care as much as we think they do. Our Group is a super supportive bunch of people that have all been there before. And we think it is AWESOME to see someone stand up to their fears!
Learn to deal with failure. In Improv, some scenes are great, some not so great. But, that's okay! We can learn from failure. And realize that failure is something we can grow from. Not something to be feared.
Get out of your shell. Have social anxiety? Don't know what to say in a conversation? That's cool too. This a great place to learn communication skills and interact with people in a fun and safe environment.
Most importantly, learn to enjoy yourself more. Life is too important to be taken seriously!
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Yass And! Jest Improv's First Saturday Improv Comedy Show feat. The QT's!The Bunker Theater, Ventura, CA$10.00
Get ready to laugh and cheer for the QT's—the all-LGBTQ+ improv comedy troupe bringing bold and hilarious queer comedy every month!
🎭 Join the QT's for a Night of Laughs and Love! 🌈
Step into a world of spontaneity, wit, and over-the-top hilarity with the QT's—the all-LGBTQ+ longform improv comedy troupe that’s redefining the comedy scene in Ventura County with bold, inclusive, and uproariously funny performances.
Each month, the QT's take the stage to deliver a one-of-a-kind comedy experience driven entirely by audience suggestions. No scripts, no planning—just razor-sharp minds, fearless creativity, and an energy that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Expect larger-than-life characters, outrageous scenarios, and a sprinkle of queer magic as this dynamic troupe turns the unpredictable into the unforgettable.
This show will be every First Saturday of the month @ The Bunker Theater from 8-9:30 pm. Tickets are $15 at the door and $10 online. Concessions will be available. Discount Tickets