At Railway City Improv we use Improv comedy lessons to help with depression and anxiety. There is never any pressure to perform in front of audiences. That said we can help you explore performance as a career. Many who have taken improv have said it's better than toastmasters and gone on to pursue careers in public speaking, acting, music or comedy. Believe it or not - they were not so different from you.

It seems counter-intuitive but it works. Improv comedy lessons have been shown to help anyone with chronic anxiety, loneliness, even depression - sometimes dramatically. Improv is structured play, and forces your brain to stay in the moment. 

It's about trust and connection in an atmosphere of acceptance, laughing and playing.

It really works.

Improv comedy lessons are an increasingly popular response to these serious issues. Hilarious improv workshops feel like play and silly games, but they’re not. They’re fun, but they’re buttressed by cognitive behavioral science specifically designed to bring anyone out of their shell.  

At Railway City Improv we’ll help the teens you love build social skills in a judgement free, self-confidence boosting environment where they will make friends as they’re encouraged to be themselves. Give your teens a leg up in social situations and the tools they need to succeed and thrive in uncertain times.

We offer one day workshops as well as summer camps and six week programs. Each class is comprised of eight students, two volunteer helpers (within the same age range) and one or two instructors. Our instructors are active Improv Entertainers from Shut The Front Door Improv in London, Ontario. They have a police check and are all around genuine, fun and amazing people.