Improv for Real Life: Confident Public Speaking

Dates

08/29/26 - 08/29/26

ADDRESS

Eagle Theatre

925 Front Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814

General Day & Time

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Stick around after the workshop and make a night of it! Haus of Comedy presents three shows every Saturday night at the historic Eagle Theater. The following shows will be featured on August 29th.

7 PM – Meet Cute: An improvised musical rom-com where two famous or fictional characters suggested by the audience meet, fall in love, and sing their way through a completely improvised love story.

8 PM – Sharks Barksley: Whose Line Is It Anyway? meets D&D! A fast-paced short-form improv adventure where giant dice determine what games the performers play next.

9 PM – Bardcore Brews: Shakespeare meets improv, audience participation, and alcohol. The ensemble performs a condensed Shakespeare play while one randomly selected actor attempts to perform their role while drinking throughout the show.

One $15 ticket gets you into all three shows for the entire night. Come and go between shows—your hand will be stamped for re-entry.

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Contact

jessilee@windhausimprov.com

(916) 600-0046

Admission info

Please register in advance. Sliding-scale registration is available:

Supported Rate – $45 for participants who need a lower-cost option;

Supporter Rate – $90 for participants who are able to contribute more and help subsidize access for others.

No prerequisites or prior improv experience required.

Tickets

Join us for Improv for Real Life: a monthly workshop series where we use improvisation to practice showing up in everyday moments.

Classes take place every month on a Saturday from 2 – 5 PM. ***PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH DATE INDIVIDUALLY***

Confident Public Speaking
An applied approach to public speaking that emphasizes adaptability, presence, and connection over perfection.

Saturday, September 19th, 2-5 PM
Collaborative Relationships
A relationship-centered lab using improv to trust, clarity and co-creation, skills that translate directly to teams and communities.

Past topics:

Saturday, April 25th, 2-5 PM
Embodied Listening & Presence
A practical, playful lab focused on strengthening listening, attention, and responsiveness in dynamic conversations.

Saturday, May 9th, 2-5 PM
Clear Communication
Participants explore how clarity, framing, and adaptability shape communication outcomes in real time.

Saturday, June 20th, 2-5 PM
Self Love and Trust
Use improv techniques to notice, challenge, and shift internal narratives that impact performance and confidence.

Saturday, July 18th, 2-5 PM
Authentic Expression
An exploration of voice, embodiment, and self-expression to support confidence and clarity in professional and creative settings.

Accessibility:
The Eagle Theater is a historic building and offers the following accessibility features:

Wheelchair-accessible audience seating, including ramped access
Accessible public restrooms located across the street
Full details on our website

About the instructor:
Bernie Baktashian (she/they) is a facilitator, improviser, and community builder who creates spaces where people feel safe to take risks, get curious, and be their whole selves. With over a decade of experience guiding groups through creative discovery and problem solving, Bernie designs environments where small actions and strong relationships can spark meaningful change.

Bernie has spent the past seven years performing improv across Sacramento and is currently a core member of Haus of Comedy teams Sharks Barksley and Yes, Clef!, and co-directs the narrative improv ensemble Super Scene. Whether in a rehearsal room, board retreat, or community event, Bernie uses improv tools and principles to help people connect more deeply to themselves, each other, and new ways of thinking.

In addition to improv workshops, Bernie has facilitated programs for all ages and sectors, ranging from corporate, public, and nonprofit training to K–12 classrooms, children’s innovation camps, and garden-based learning. They previously served as Board President and Artistic Community Director at Empire Arts Collective, where they designed and led the Collective Brilliance Experience, a multi-week workshop series that blends improv, reflective practice, and facilitation tools to help artists, organizers, and community members develop their individual and collective creative ideas. Website:www.berniebaktashian.com

Prerequisites:
None!

Refund policy:
We do not offer refunds for classes. We may offer class credits for missed classes or cancellation.

Questions:
If you have any questions, please reach out to jessilee@windhausimprov.com

About Haus of Comedy:
We offer improv comedy classes, live improv comedy shows, and team building in Sacramento, CA. We believe that comedy is more than just entertainment—it is a catalyst for happiness, connection, and community. Our mission is to empower people of all backgrounds to play, grow, and connect through inclusive, high-quality comedy and performance experiences—cultivating laughter, creativity, and community in a vibrant space where joy and personal growth thrive. Laugh. Connect. Belong!

Haus of Comedy offers improv classes, live improv comedy shows, and team-building in Sacramento, CA. We believe that comedy is more than just entertainment—it is a catalyst for happiness, connection, and community.

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