Improv for Real Life (IRL) is a joyful experience full of laughter and community, rooted in improv and personal storytelling, that's designed to help you turn neighbors into friends.

Have you been to awkward networking events or happy hours where you've had the same surface-level conversation over and over? Improv for Real Life is not that.

At IRL, you'll play games that will have you laughing and having meaningful conversations that will lay the groundwork for new friendships.

This experience is introvert-friendly, and there's zero pressure to be funny :)

Zero experience necessary! Beginners are enthusiastically encouraged to attend! Being "good at improv" is not the point of this; think of improv as being a means to an end, where friendship is the end goal. While I firmly believe that everyone is inherently creative, you don’t need to identify as a “creative type” to get a lot out of this workshop.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR: Saya Jenks (she/her) is a community-rooted theatre educator who has told stories live onstage at The Moth, led highschoolers in devising their own original plays, taught theatre at New York University, and leads workshops in creativity and social connections at organizations ranging from The Public Theatre to Google to Bloomberg. She is a board member of the American Alliance for Theatre & Education, a nonprofit that provides professional development for drama teachers across the country.

GOOD TO KNOW: Free onsite parking & paid street parking available

Venue is wheelchair accessible; elevator is located at the southeast entrance (facing Brooklyn Ave NE)

What to bring/wear: We recommend wearing comfortable clothes you can move in and bringing a water bottle as you'll be chatting with lots of new pals.

Please note that we may take photos or videos during the class that may be used in future marketing materials. If you want to participate but don't want your photo taken, just let your instructor know.