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    Taking an improv class to overcome shyness/social anxiety.. Has anyone ever tried this?

    How can I find classes in my town?


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    Instead of Improv, you might consider a public speaking class. I think ToastMasters has classes around the country.

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    Not sure about classes, but I've done improv since I was 4. Definately helped me a LOT both in the strip club( I always have an answer for whatever a guy cold possibly say...it taught me to think on my feet) and in my films. I've been hired for many of my films on my acting talent alone...because I can carry a scene and make it believable without a script.

    I highly recommend it.

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    ive always been an extrovert but I do improv and toastmasters to practice(and subtly brainwash my listeners)

    my toastmasters group meets about 3 weeks out of 4 in a month

    it's fun
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    I've dropped out of every public speaking class I've tried to take, I can't even stand up in class to introduce myself.. the very thought of trying it again gives me anxiety.

    I think I'll start with improv to get comfortable, then try something like toastmasters or public speaking.

    I appreciate all the advice


    Quote Originally Posted by cameron_keys View Post
    Not sure about classes, but I've done improv since I was 4. Definately helped me a LOT both in the strip club( I always have an answer for whatever a guy cold possibly say...it taught me to think on my feet) and in my films. I've been hired for many of my films on my acting talent alone...because I can carry a scene and make it believable without a script.

    I highly recommend it.
    Yeah I think I could definitely benefit from this.. I suck at being witty/having good comebacks for assholes, etc.


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    I had to take improv for dancers in college (have my BFA in dance) and it was a really fun class for me!!

    My one friend who had bad social anxiety about speaking to people got through the class okay too.

    Why not try it?
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    OOOOOH!!! I was on my improv team for a few years in HS... gawd i miss it so much! but yeah, i agree- for social anxiety something like toastmasters might be a better bet.

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    I use my toastmasters group to practice my brainwashing techniques. we meet on tuesdays or thursdays, alternating.

    white people like improv
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    ^^^ CERIously... that wayne brady is paler than my white ass.

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