Railway City Improv

About Us

Why we got started

Both my daughters needed help with anxiety and both have learned powerful new coping skills they can use for the rest of their lives through comedy improv. Because of them I started Railway City Improv. These classes should be mandatory in every high school and corporate team. It's not even a question. ~ Bryan Bakker

Why we're growing

I love teaching Improv! I love seeing my students come out of their shell and thrive again. So many of us have forgotten how to play and our brains need it for balance. Every class is end to end fun and laughs.There is no better way to help our brains ~ Sofia Eidsath

Using Nature's Tools to Help Brains

"Better than toastmasters" is how one student put it to us and we've run with it. Improv comedy is a hidden gem for building self-confidence and unleashing your hidden creativity. It's like a defibrillator for your brain, shaking out all our modern concerns and pushing you into the moment.

At Railway City Improv our curriculum is different. We focus on preparing you for the stage of life.

"...I also want to give you a huge thank you. He came out of class last night with a smile and energy I haven’t seen in a very long time. He said it was a lot of fun and felt like he’s found ‘his people’ It’s been really hard with Covid and home schooling and then puberty on top of everything and he was starting to feel like he’d never have friends again or find people that were like him and then 2 hours of your improv class he has renewed hope. Thank you for making my child happy. No amount of words can ever really explain what the means to me." ~Stephanie

Our specialized improv lessons can help with:

anxiety and depression
some sleep disorders
facing harassment & negativity
self-esteem and confidence
problem solving
communication

Our Focus

Helping Brains

Our specialized improv lessons are inspired by Just for Laughs, Second City and Shut The Front Door. Our curriculum is focused on fun and maximizing mental health benefits. There is no show at the end of our courses. Our priority is on preparing you for the stage of life.

Helping The Arts

The arts keep us human. Through art, we feel the world together, find connections, make things better. We need a strong arts and culture scene to to keep hope alive. RWCI is dedicated to helping maintain that vision.

Helping Community

So much value comes from improv comedy lessons. From team building and better communication skills to general happiness. And our services will continue to grow and change over time but we will always be thinking outside the box and trying ideas that can help everyone who wants a chance to succeed.

Improv comedy changes lives