Monterey Comedy Improv

Monterey Comedy Improv is the Peninsula’s premier IMPROVISATIONAL COMEDY TROUPE offering entertaining SHOWS and fun CLASSES to adults from all walks of life.

Shows are similar to “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Using suggestions from the audience, and a willing volunteer or two,  players create entertaining scenes instantly on the spot, completely unscripted and spontaneous.

Some of the places this group of talented artists has amused audiences are The Golden State Theater, The Pink Flamingo, Carl Cherry Center for the Arts, The Lab, The  Urban Lounge, The Wharf Theater, and The Stanton Building Theater.

 

classes

Everybody can do improv. Yes, even you!

No experience necessary!
All levels are welcome.
You don’t need to be funny.

  • Unleash your spontaneity
  • Boost your confidence
  • Spark your creativity
  • Learn to fail cheerfully
  • Become an awesome listener
  • Deepen connections with others
  • Become a true team player
  • Be more present
  • Say YES to life!
  • Have a blast!
  • Laughter is good medicine
  • Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat

Class Schedule

Thursday from 6-7:30pm
– Improv Games Class, $10
 
Friday  from 5-6pm
– Scenework Class, $10
 
Friday from 6-7pm

– Improv Basics Class, $10

 
All classes are held at St. Timothy Church
52 Soledad Dr., Monterey
 
 

Drop in Classes Only $10!
Space is limited to 20
RSVP at: (831) 236-2032 or
montereycomedyimprov@gmail.com

GET DIRECTIONS

shows

Next Show:

Join Us March 16th At: 

Paper Wing Theater and Supper Club

711 Canary Row, Monterey 93940

KUDOS

“Improv was my sport. I learned how to not waffle and how to hold a conversation, how to take risks and actually be excited to fail.”
Emma Stone

ACTORS

Rich Westbrook has been improvising since 2008 with an occasional foray into scripted plays. As the Director, he loves creating entertaining shows and challenging players. He teaches improv about 5 hours per week and also leads workshops to improve public speaking and communication skills. He hopes to someday build an army of improvisers and create a new world order based on spontaneity...and eat salted caramel full-time.
Julie Steelman has been making stuff up most of her life, so it seemed natural to join an Improv troupe and master the art of nonsense! Julie is deeply passionate about photographing the world’s wild life and draws from her experiences in the bush to bring the wild side into her craft. After all, this is just a grand illusion, right?
Lee Garland played his first paid gig in Moss Landing, on the accordion, at age 11 and hasn’t stopped playing music since. He is the piano (and occasionally accordion) player for the troupe and jumps up to join in the fun on stage as well. Lee grew up in the theater as well as many less savory stages and bars over the past 55 years. Yes, he’s old, like a fine wine. Among many other groups, he has performed with the comedy and improv group, Grand Theater Company, and was lucky to work with some of the funniest folk on the planet.
Ann Larson has a long history of doing exactly the wrong thing in any situation. She has finally found a home for this gift in improv comedy and is very happy to be part of the troupe in Monterey. She loves to create silly songs and help give people more chances to laugh.

Hover over player to see bio.

Benjamin Forest has been a student of improv since 2019. The lessons of improv are the lessons of life: pay attention to others; take risks; embrace the moment then let it go; laugh at yourself; etc. Ben delights in community, imagination, and playfulness -- elements at the heart of improv.
Could This Be You?

CONTACT

Rich Westbrook, Director
montereycomedyimprov@gmail.com
(831) 236-2032

get on our mailing list
for shows and classes!

“I will know what I need to know when I need to know what I need to know.”
David Razowsky

razowsky group photo

New Wednesday Class Added!

7-8 P.M. at

New Beginnings Chiropractic
24551 Silver Cloud Ct.
Monterey