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Great for Enhancing Essential Life Skills
Learning about improv comedy have shown to help with enhancing skills such as self-confidence, team-building, effective communication, quick thinking and much more!
Open to Everyone of All Skill Levels
Whether you have taken improv classes in the past or you've never set foot in an improv class before: this program will help to build a great foundation for anyone looking to learn about improv comedy!
Bonus Deal!
Free admission to the Saturday/Tuesday weekly drop-in class (think: Extra practice) during your 6-week 101 class session. Wow! That’s a $15-savings each time you attend drop-in. PLUS get free admission to all of our Jest Improv shows and you will be able to attend any and all drop-ins for free after you sign up throughout the rest of the year (only applicable if you sign up by November 30)!
A 6-Week Course Starting on January 14th
This course will be on Wednesday nights from 6:30 - 9 pm from January 14th to February 18th. A student showcase will be on February 21st.
Have Fun with a Great Group of People
The number one priority of improv comedy is to have fun! Share the joy of improv with a great group of people in class and in the showcase.
@ The Bunker Theater in Ventura
All classes (along with the showcase) will take place at the Bunker Theater in Ventura: 2750 East Main Street, Unit B2.
Meet Your Instructor
Dawn Balk
Dawn has been with JEST since its founding in 2018, and is currently a member of the teaching staff and the premier performing group, the JESTIES. She also directs and performs with Jest HERS, an all-women’s long-form performing troupe. Her improv training also includes completing several levels with Will Hines at WGIS in Los Angeles, and Sketch Writing through WGIS and JEST Improv.
Teaching improv was a natural progression for Dawn, who has been guest teaching in the Ventura Unified School District since 2021. With the intent to share the techniques and joy derived from practicing and performing improv, she has successfully taught youth and adults on many levels – from absolute beginners, to fellow teachers and premier performers.
Dawn is intent on endlessly spreading her Improv-inspired mania to guffawing audiences, and aspiring performers!