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!
A 6-Week Course Starting on January 15th
This course will be on Wednesday nights from 6:30 - 9 pm from January 22nd to February 19th. 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, JESTIES. She also directs and performs with JestHERS, an all-women’s performing troupe. Her improv training also includes completing several levels with Will Hines at WGIS in L.A., and Sketch Writing through WGIS and JEST.
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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.
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Dawn is intent on endlessly spreading her Improv-inspired mania to guffawing audiences, and aspiring performers!