Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I have to perform in front of an audience?

No. But we’re pretty sure if you continue in the classes, you’ll really want to! You can be included in our weekly Thursday online show as a student, starting late Level 1 or sometime in Level 2.

Will I be nervous?

Yes. Everyone is nervous on their first day of improv class. But that changes quickly. We are all in this together, that’s what improv is, supporting each other. We want you to succeed. When fear does show up, we follow the fear, and we make the fear funny. Improv always wins, fear doesn’t win in improv.

Do I have to be funny?

No. You don’t have to be funny, in fact, we discourage you from “trying to be funny.” Improv is about exploring the truths of life, and putting a spin on them. The funny will come from the truth. The funny comes from playing an interesting, true character, and characters are easier to do than you might think. Your life experience is more than enough for you to be an incredible improviser.

Are there performing opportunities?

Yes. We have 2 hour shows, so there’s plenty of stage time to get your improv fix. Graduates and some students, who are stage ready, are welcome to play in these shows on a rotating basis with the opportunity to join our troupe permanently. We will use graduates for Redneck Wedding Dinner Theater (details under SHOWS) which is improvised within an outline and is a PAID SHOW!

Why should I choose Follow the Monster Comedy for classes?

  • We have a shorter program than other improv schools, with only 3 Levels. This is because we don’t waste time with warm ups, we have a limit of 8 students to ensure individual attention, we don’t focus on teaching improv “forms”, and our teaching techniques, our curriculum and our focus on individual feedback allows you to learn the art form quicker
  • Lots of scene work
  • Strong focus on Characters
  • Lots of stage time available - 2 hour show compared to the general 25 minute slot
  • Class max of 8 to ensure individual attention
  • No focus on warm ups or learning improv forms, rather, we focus on making you the best improviser you can be, with a strong focus on Characters
  • San Diego’s most experienced improv instructors, dedicated to giving you honest individual feedback, challenges, and goals, to give you the best San Diego improv class experience!
  • THE ONLY SD IMPROV VENUE with a Full bar and Full menu