Improv Class

This Meetup group is to inform members of upcoming improv comedy classes by the Venprov troupe at the House of Magic. Venprov improv classes are led by the amazing Travis Greer who has been teaching for 15 years. In partnership with the House of Magic, Venprov has been in the Ventura and Santa Paula area since 2012.
Classes are every Monday night from 6-8pm. $15 for drop-ins or get a student card for $40 for 4 classes. Improv is a great way meet people, laugh, support others and be supported, and improve your life! See the "why" below for the areas in which improv can help you become the best version of yourself!
Class size typically ranges from 10-18, the majority not on Meetup. If you come you'll be surrounded by a welcoming community who will be excited to grow and laugh with you!

The House of Magic
15500 W. Telegraph Road
Suite B15
Santa Paula, CA 93060
What is improv?
Improvisation, or improv, is a form of live theatre in which the plot, characters, and dialogue of a scene, story, or game are made up in the moment. Often improvisers will take a suggestion from the audience or draw on some other source of inspiration to get started. Improv is different every time!
Why improv?
Improv skills are life skills! Whatever your experience, background, or training, everyone can benefit from performing improv. Benefits include improvements in the following:
Confidence
Active listening
Learning to laugh at yourself and not take things so seriously
Observation
Creativity, innovation, and expanding your imagination
Adaptation and flexibility...giving up control and learning to go with the flow
Spontaneity
Facing fears
Turning mistakes into opportunities
Empathy and kindness
Teamwork
Supporting others and allowing yourself to be supported
Memory
Stress relief
Leadership
Staying positive
Decision-making
Public speaking
Acting ability
Building community
Comfort in social settings
Dealing with uncomfortable situations and coping with uncertainty
Taking risks
Enjoying and being present in the moment
Learning how to have to have more fun
Bringing out your playful side
Recent articles on improv improving your life:
The rules of improv can make you funnier. They can also make you more confident.
[https://www.npr.org/2022/10/19/1129907651/improv-can-build-confidence-heres-how-to-apply-it-to-your-everyday-life](https://www.npr.org/2022/10/19/1129907651/improv-can-build-confidence-heres-how-to-apply-it-to-your-everyday-life)
Pandemic got you down? Snap back with an improv class
[https://www.npr.org/2021/10/26/1049222010/pandemic-got-your-down-snap-back-with-an-improv-class](https://www.npr.org/2021/10/26/1049222010/pandemic-got-your-down-snap-back-with-an-improv-class)
The Mental Health Benefits Of Improv: How Making Things Up Together Helps Us Deal With Reality
[https://judetrederwolff.medium.com/the-mental-health-benefits-of-improv-how-making-things-up-together-helps-us-deal-with-reality-99f13854db46](https://judetrederwolff.medium.com/the-mental-health-benefits-of-improv-how-making-things-up-together-helps-us-deal-with-reality-99f13854db46)
Four Reasons To Take An Improv Class
[https://www.forbes.com/sites/robasghar/2015/08/12/four-reasons-you-need-to-take-an-improv-class/?sh=68fb3909764a](https://www.forbes.com/sites/robasghar/2015/08/12/four-reasons-you-need-to-take-an-improv-class/?sh=68fb3909764a)
How an improv class can help develop essential business skills
[https://www.fm-magazine.com/issues/2018/feb/improv-class-helps-develop-business-skills.html](https://www.fm-magazine.com/issues/2018/feb/improv-class-helps-develop-business-skills.html)
New Research Highlights the Brain-Boosting Benefits of Improv
[https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/play-your-way-sane/202103/new-research-highlights-the-brain-boosting-benefits-improv](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/play-your-way-sane/202103/new-research-highlights-the-brain-boosting-benefits-improv)

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