YES, AND Tuesdays: A 2 Hour Intro to Improv

A fun, low-pressure way to try improv, meet locals, and get out of your head and into the room.

Curious about improv but not ready to commit to a full workshop?

This 2-hour session is an easy, welcoming way to try it out. No experience needed, no pressure to perform.

Whether you’re new to the area, looking to meet new people, or just want something different from another midweek happy hour, this is a relaxed, social way to step out of your routine and try something new.

It’s also a great way to stay sharp if you’ve taken improv before and want to practice with a new group.

No homework. No memorizing lines. No pressure.

This isn’t theater school. It’s improv as a playful, social, presence-building experience.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be guided through a series of beginner-friendly exercises that build throughout the session. We’ll start with low-stakes icebreakers and warm-ups and gradually moving into short-form games and light scene work.

Along the way, you’ll:

• Get comfortable speaking and reacting in the moment
• Practice the core principle of “Yes, And” through interactive exercises (not lectures)
• Build quick decision-making, commitment, and confidence
• Jump into short, low-pressure scenes to experience what improv actually feels like

The focus is on doing and being in the moment without overthinking.

What to Expect

• A welcoming, inclusive environment
• Light, social, after-work energy
• Small group setting (max 16 people)
• A mix of structure and fun without it feeling like a class

Who It’s For

• Complete beginners
• Those looking to meet people locally
• Those who want to get out of their head and be more present in the moment
• Those craving something more meaningful than another happy hour
• Those curious about improv, creativity, or trying something new
• Actors, comedians or other performers looking to sharpen their instincts and stay playful
• Anyone who has taken improv before and wants to stay sharp while waiting for their next class

Details

📅 Choose a date: Tuesday May 5th or May 19th

⏰ 6:45 – 8:45PM

📍 SMUSH Gallery 340 Summit Ave, Jersey City

💵 $30 per person

👥 Limited to 16 participants per session

Advance registration required