Many adults believe play is something you outgrow — something meant for kids, not busy, responsible people with full calendars and long to-do lists. But research and real-life experience tell a different story: Play is not optional for adults. It’s essential. At Third Space Improv in St. Augustine, we see it every day. Adults don’t…
One of the most common things people say before signing up for an improv class is: “I’m interested… but I’m not funny.” If that sounds like you, here’s some good news: You don’t have to be funny to take improv. Not now. Not ever. At Third Space Improv in St. Augustine, we teach beginner improv…
There’s a concept called a “third space.” It’s a shared community living room that isn’t home and isn’t work — somewhere you can simply be. That idea is at the heart of Third Space Improv. We believe comedy isn’t just entertainment — it’s a vital social connection that supports overall mental health. When people gather to…
They say laughter is the best medicine, and science backs that up. Whether it is a quiet giggle at a good joke or spontaneous laughter with friends, the health benefits of laughter are vast. At Third Space Improv in St. Augustine, we witness the positive effects of humor and laughter every week. From lowering the…
At our improv studio here in St. Augustine, the audience isn’t just watching the show — you’re part of the whole experience. In a small, intimate space like ours, your reactions, your energy, and even your raised eyebrows shape the night in real time. Every performance you attend becomes a one-of-a-kind collaboration between the cast…
When most people hear the word “improv,” they think of Whose Line Is It Anyway? or a comedy show where actors make things up to perform on the spot. And while that’s true, improv is much more than quick puns and silly scenes. It’s a mindset, a skill set, and—a life tool. Improv Is Play…
In improv, we practice saying, “yes” – a lot. As humans we are conditioned to find all the reasons why something won’t work. We look for excuses to shut down, to predict failure, to use “no” as a protective shield. In improv, the “yes” moves things forward on stage. Yes can also be used to…
Whenever a Level 1 Improv class ends, students scurry around connecting on Facebook and Instagram. They drag their feet leaving the room, while exchanging contact information, as no one wants the experience to come to an end. Why? Because although they entered the room as strangers only six weeks prior, the group forms bonds through…
Sometimes I refer to improv as an alternate reality. Where in our every day world can we mix it up with people who have our backs, people who put “we before me,” people who support us in moving forward – together? Third Space Improv serves as a container for people of different walks of life…
Some nights, after improv class ends, I spend time with my students by sharing a beer or a burrito. We’ll go over that evening’s lesson and then the conversation organically moves on to other subjects. Sometimes these conversations continue beyond the bites and brews – these are the ones I refer to as parking lot…
