Any other second city improv students/grads here? Wondering if you found it valuable to your career. ( I’m talking base classes, not “failed to make snl I so went into advertising “ ☺️)

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I failed to make SNL so I went into advertising, and also, yeah, it helps.

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I just started with improv a month ago to help beat stage fright. I already feel way more loose and easy going socially, so I’m hopeful. Signing up for another class the second this one’s over. It’s the highlight of my week. :)

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Just signed up for a 7 week course. I'm pretty excited/scared about trying something new. But goddamnit, I gotta start doing more things that keep me on my toes. Will report back.

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Yes. And iO.

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I took them years ago at IO. Helped me become a better presenter and probably conceptor, because of “ yes and” and group work.

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^ 😊😘

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Took two so far

I’m an SC conservatory grad. Every creative should study improv, for a bazillion reasons. If nothing else, read Del Close’s Truth in Comedy.

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