Taking an improv class to overcome shyness/social anxiety.. Has anyone ever tried this?
How can I find classes in my town?
Taking an improv class to overcome shyness/social anxiety.. Has anyone ever tried this?
How can I find classes in my town?
Instead of Improv, you might consider a public speaking class. I think ToastMasters has classes around the country.
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.





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
You can't love something you think is flawless - me
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
Yeah I think I could definitely benefit from this.. I suck at being witty/having good comebacks for assholes, etc.
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?





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.





I use my toastmasters group to practice my brainwashing techniques. we meet on tuesdays or thursdays, alternating.
white people like improv
You can't love something you think is flawless - me





^^^ CERIously... that wayne brady is paler than my white ass.![]()
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