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SUMMARY:Improv for Real Life: A Monthly Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Improv for Real Life: a monthly workshop series where we use improvisation to practice showing up in everyday moments. \nClasses take place every month on a Saturday from 2 – 5 PM. \nSchedule: \nSaturday\, April 25th\, 2-5 PM\nEmbodied Listening & Presence\nA practical\, playful lab focused on strengthening listening\, attention\, and responsiveness in dynamic conversations. \nSaturday\, May 9th\, 2-5 PM\nClear Communication\nParticipants explore how clarity\, framing\, and adaptability shape communication outcomes in real time. \nSaturday\, June 20th\, 2-5 PM\nSelf Love and Trust\nUse improv techniques to notice\, challenge\, and shift internal narratives that impact performance and confidence. \nSaturday\, July 18th\, 2-5 PM\nAuthentic Expression\nAn exploration of voice\, embodiment\, and self-expression to support confidence and clarity in professional and creative settings. \nSaturday\, August 22nd\, 2-5 PM\nConfident Public Speaking\nAn applied approach to public speaking that emphasizes adaptability\, presence\, and connection over perfection. \nSaturday\, September 12th\, 2-5 PM\nCollaborative Relationships\nA relationship-centered lab using improv to trust\, clarity and co-creation\, skills that translate directly to teams and communities. \nAbout the instructor:\nBernie Baktashian (she/they) is a facilitator\, improviser\, and community builder who creates spaces where people feel safe to take risks\, get curious\, and be their whole selves. With over a decade of experience guiding groups through creative discovery and problem solving\, Bernie designs environments where small actions and strong relationships can spark meaningful change. \nBernie has spent the past seven years performing improv across Sacramento and is currently a core member of Haus of Comedy teams Sharks Barksley and Yes\, Clef!\, and co-directs the narrative improv ensemble Super Scene. Whether in a rehearsal room\, board retreat\, or community event\, Bernie uses improv tools and principles to help people connect more deeply to themselves\, each other\, and new ways of thinking. \nIn addition to improv workshops\, Bernie has facilitated programs for all ages and sectors\, ranging from corporate\, public\, and nonprofit training to K–12 classrooms\, children’s innovation camps\, and garden-based learning. They previously served as Board President and Artistic Community Director at Empire Arts Collective\, where they designed and led the Collective Brilliance Experience\, a multi-week workshop series that blends improv\, reflective practice\, and facilitation tools to help artists\, organizers\, and community members develop their individual and collective creative ideas. Website:www.berniebaktashian.com \nQuestions:\nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to jessilee@windhausimprov.com \nAbout Haus of Comedy:\nWe offer improv comedy classes\, live improv comedy shows\, and team building in Sacramento\, CA. We believe that comedy is more than just entertainment—it is a catalyst for happiness\, connection\, and community. Our mission is to empower people of all backgrounds to play\, grow\, and connect through inclusive\, high-quality comedy and performance experiences—cultivating laughter\, creativity\, and community in a vibrant space where joy and personal growth thrive. Laugh. Connect. Belong!\nHaus of Comedy offers improv classes\, live improv comedy shows\, and team-building in Sacramento\, CA. We believe that comedy is more than just entertainment—it is a catalyst for happiness\, connection\, and community.
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SUMMARY:Haus of Comedy monthly drop-in improv classes
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a recurring monthly drop-in improv comedy class for everyone in Sacramento! \nThis is a regular drop-in improv class where both the improv-curious and seasoned improvisers can and come hang out and learn fun games from a new instructor every week! Want to try your hand at improv without a long-term commitment? Our drop-in comedy classes are perfect! Join the Haus of Comedy instructors and learn some of the basics of improv comedy. No experience? No problem! \nIf you like what you see\, sign up for our full comedy classes and get the full experience! \nPlease note: this is replacing our weekly drop-in classes\, which are ending April 25th. \nWhen: 3rd Saturdays from 11 AM – 12:30 PM\, starting June!\nWhere: Eagle Theater – 921 Front Street\, Sacramento CA 95814\nFee: $10 online\, $15 at the door. Save by signing up in Advance!\nWho can play: Open to anyone 18 years of age to register. Folks of all experience levels are welcome to join! \nAbout Haus of Comedy:\nWe offer improv comedy classes\, live improv comedy shows\, and team building in Sacramento\, CA. We believe that comedy is more than just entertainment—it is a catalyst for happiness\, connection\, and community. Our mission is to empower people of all backgrounds to play\, grow\, and connect through inclusive\, high-quality comedy and performance experiences—cultivating laughter\, creativity\, and community in a vibrant space where joy and personal growth thrive. Laugh. Connect. Belong! \nPrerequisites:\nNone! Beginners are welcome! \nRefund policy:\nWe do not offer refunds for classes. We may offer class credits for missed classes or cancellation. \nQuestions:\nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to jessilee@windhausimprov.com \nHaus of Comedy offers improv classes\, live improv comedy shows\, and team-building in Sacramento\, CA. We believe that comedy is more than just entertainment—it is a catalyst for happiness\, connection\, and community. \nTo stay posted on improv classes\, shows\, auditions\, and more\, you can follow Haus of Comedy here:
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