
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- Jest Improv's Third Saturday Show: Jest Hers HERStory!The Bunker Theater, Ventura, CA$10.00
Join us for a special monthly comedy show involving the best female talent in Ventura County. HERStory Takes the Stage!
Get ready to laugh your socks off! Join us for a hilarious night of comedy every Third Saturday, hosted by our very own Jest Hers!
Witness the ultimate comedic feat as the Jest Hers take the stage with their uproarious improv comedy. These fierce and funny ladies are here to prove that laughter knows no bounds!
From quick-witted improv groups that will leave you in stitches to gut-busting stand-up routines that tackle everything from everyday absurdities to the quirks of modern life, this show guarantees non-stop hilarity from start to finish.
Join us as we shine a spotlight on the incredible talent of women in comedy, right here in Ventura County. It's a celebration of wit, humor, and female empowerment like you've never seen before!
Don't miss your chance to be part of the laughter revolution. Grab your tickets now and prepare for a night of unbridled hilarity hosted by the Jest Hers!
Tickets are $5 off online so make sure to get your tickets in advance! Concessions and refreshments will be available. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
- Jest Improv's Stand Up 101 Program | Intro to Stand Up Comedy2750 E Main St, Ventura, CA$175.00
Learn How to Write & Perform Your Own Material!
Jest Improv is proud to present it's very own Intro to Stand Up Comedy Program! This program is open to all skill levels, so whether you already have performed on stage before or you've never tried your own material before, this program is for you!
This course will be an introduction to the Jest Improv philosophy on stand up comedy, specifically finding your comedic voice. You will get the opportunity to learn how to write different styles of stand up, how to re-write and get notes back from your instructor to craft a well polished set. You will learn how to make your material work even better with joke structure and and craft the right punchline to land the joke even better. You will go over material with the instructor along with the class and we will all work together to make each other's sets amazing and polished.
This course will take place at the Bunker Theater in Ventura (2750 East Main Street) in our Annex space. This will be an 6-week course running on Wednesday nights from 6:30-9 pm from May 21st to June 25th. The showcase will be on June 28th @ 8 pm.
There are only 12 spots available for this program so make sure to click the link to ensure you get your spot while they are available!