Thursday Drop-In Improv Workshop for Adults – All Levels
Thursdays 7-9pm
Taught by Jeanie Hays
Cost: $10.00 per session or $50.00 for 6 sessions. First session is FREE!
Have fun, meet people, and explore the unique and creative art form that is improv. General improvisational theory and technique, TheatreSports™ games, and other formats and aspects of improv theatre are covered.
Any experience level is welcome. No registration required; just drop by!
Recommended ages: 17 and up.
Location:
Ventura Improv Company
34 North Palm Street at Main, Downtown Ventura
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Parking:
There is metered street parking in the area around the theatre — metered street parking is in effect until 9pm every night. There are nearby lots that offer free parking, but may have time limits. MORE INFO
Our Saturday morning Drop In Improv Workshops for Adults (10:30-12:30) is taking the summer off.
We will resume after Labor Day (September).
Please check out our workshops page for other classes and workshops!
Fundraiser at the VIC
for Ventura Reader’s Faire
Sunday, May 20, 2-4pm
Tickets: $7
Come for a good cause and stay for hilarious comedy improv! This fundraiser features a hilarious improv show by the Ventura Improv Company.
About the cause: Now in its 15th year, The Readers Faire is an event run by Ventura High School in which early elementary school students are read stories written by Ventura High honors English and foreign language students.
The fundraiser at the VIC will help raise money to continue this event.
June 22, 8pm
Admission: $10
Please note: this show is in place of our regular Friday night improv show
Debut reading of “Closing Credits: An Evening with Frank Capra”, a new play by award-winning writers George Morgan and Loren Marsters.
The Ventura Improv Company is proud to present the world premiere reading of a new play about legendary film director Frank Capra. The play, entitled CLOSING CREDITS: AN EVENING WITH FRANK CAPRA, is the collaborative work of long time VIC performer George Morgan, and former Ventura County resident and playwright Loren Marsters.
“I had wanted to do a Frank Capra project for some time,” said Marsters. “I had worked with George on a few projects back in the 70’s and thought we would make a good team bringing to life the story of a director that has meant so much to both of us.”
One of the little known facts about Capra is that he was a Caltech alum, having graduated in the 1920’s with a degree in chemical engineering. As Caltech’s Playwright in Residence, the project was a perfect fit for George. “When Loren approached me about doing a play on Frank Capra I immediately said – Yes! The more research we did, the more surprised I became that no one had thought about staging Capra’s story until now. He led a very colorful and exciting life.”
From his early days as a peasant Italian immigrant to his graduation from Caltech – from his homeless wanderings during the Great Depression to his unlikely ascendance as America’s premiere film director – from his enlistment and service in the U.S. Army to his eventual fall from Hollywood grace, the life of Frank Capra is a story that is often inspiring, sometimes tragic, but always engaging.
CLOSING CREDITS: AN EVENING WITH FRANK CAPRA will be one night only: Friday, June 22, at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $10, and proceeds go to the Ventura Improv Company.
Tickets:
- $10 each
- Note: no discounts, vouchers, ticket coupons or Groupons may be used for this event.
Reservations/Refunds:
- To reserve tickets, call (805) 643-5701 x 2, or email
- Groups of 10 or more: Please reserve tickets. If you’d like the VIC to reserve seats, payment must be received in advance. Contact us to make reservations and arrange payment.
- Requests for refunds can be made up to 24 hours before the show.
Location:
Ventura Improv Company
34 North Palm Street at Main, Downtown Ventura
MAP
Parking:
There is metered street parking in the area around the theatre — metered street parking is in effect until 9pm every night. There are nearby lots that offer free parking, but may have time limits. MORE INFO
The Nifty Balloon Show
Sunday, May 27, 12:00pm Please note new time
Tickets: $5. One free adult per one child’s admission
RESERVATIONS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Shana and Dave of Nifty Balloons will delight the whole family with their variety show of inflated proportions! Colorful silliness abounds with the most amazing balloons you’ve ever seen!
About Nifty Balloons
David Brenion is a world-class balloon artist, who has been twisting balloons for over 13 years. Aside from a short stint delivering pizza, he has never had any job other than entertaining! He met his future wife, Shana, at the San Diego Comic Con in 2005 and somehow convinced her to join him on his madcap adventures. Together they enjoy playing silly internet games, riding roller coasters, and defying the cliché of the “starving artist”!
Tickets:
$5 per person; one free adult with one paid child’s admission. Not other discounts, coupons, or vouchers will be accepted for this show.
Reservations:
- Reservations highly recommended – April’s show sold out.
- Call (805) 643-5701 x2 or email reservations@venturaimprov.com and include the following. We will contact you back to confirm your reservation.
- Number of adults and youth in your party
- Name, phone number
Location:
Ventura Improv Company
34 North Palm Street at Main, Downtown Ventura
MAP
Parking:
There is metered street parking in the area around the theatre — metered street parking is in effect until 9pm every night. There are nearby lots that offer free parking, but may have time limits. MORE INFO
