Our improv program offers a dynamic and engaging experience for young people looking to enhance their creativity, communication skills, and ability to think on their feet. Led by experienced instructors, our classes provide a supportive and collaborative environment where participants can explore the principles and techniques of improvisation. Through a series of fun exercises and games, students learn to embrace spontaneity, trust their instincts, and effectively collaborate with others. Improv classes not only foster quick thinking and adaptability, but they also encourage active listening, empathy, and effective teamwork. Participants develop a heightened sense of confidence as they gain the ability to confidently navigate unexpected situations and find creative solutions. Whether you’re an aspiring performer or simply looking to broaden your horizons, our improv classes offer a valuable opportunity for personal growth, self-expression, and a whole lot of laughter. Join us and discover the joy of improvisation!
Creatures of Impulse
Creatures of Impulse is an award-winning teen improv troupe founded right here in the City of Pleasanton, entering it’s 17th season! We specialize in long-form improv, telling full length stories in play or musical forms! We also offer Whose Line Is It Anyway style improv in our annual Face-Off show, facing off against other local improv teams.
Auditions
MIDDLE SCHOOL IMPROV AUDITIONS
Hello Middle Schoolers! We are holding auditions for our Middle School Face-Off team to perform with Creatures of Impulse in improv Face-Off! Face-Off is a short form performance based show where Creatures of Impulse plays with teams across the Tri-Valley and beyond in various games and scenes where the audience can win prizes between each round.
Important Dates to Consider:
Auditions – Tuesday, December 17, 4p-6p
Auditions – Thursday, December 19, 4p-6p
Rehearsal – Monday, January 27, 4p-6p
Rehearsal – Monday, February 3, 4p-6p
Rehearsal (with COI) – Monday, February 10, 6p-9p
Rehearsal (with COI) – Tuesday, February 18, 6p-9p
Performance – Friday, February 21, 5:30p-9p
If cast, there is a $40 registration fee to perform in Improv Face-Off. Through this experience, middle schoolers will be able to expand their improv knowledge and play among and learn from staff and veterans of improv. Each participant will also be asked to bring a prize for the audience from the show, these do not need to be purchased, and can be items from home or handmade!
CREATURES OF IMPULSE AUDITIONS
Creatures of Impulse will be holding auditions for the 2025-26 Season in the Summer of 2025. More information to come.
Auditions are open to all entering/ in High School!
In-Person Performances
Doomsday Dairies | ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Doomsday Diaries is an one night only, completely improvised teen improv show set in the apocalypse, performed by the dynamic ensemble Creatures of Impulse. Their performance will unveil gripping stories of survival, resilience, and human spirit, all created on the spot by talented young performers navigating a world in chaos.
October 24th | 7:00pm -8:30pm
Mystic Tales
Mystic Tales is a completely improvised teen improv show set in the Fantasy genre, performed by the award-winning improv troupe Creatures of Impulse. Each performance weaves together new and enchanting stories filled with magical creatures, epic quests, and mystical adventures, all created on the spot.
Tickets on sale soon!
November 21st – 23rd
Every night at 7:00pm, with a bonus matinee at 2:00pm on Saturday
Improv Classes
Interested in improv? Learn more about improv the Creatures of Impulse way! We offer courses for Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers that start with a foundation of “Yes, And…” working your way up to musical improv!
Improv Phase Classes
All experience levels welcome!
Phase II
In this phase of Middle School Improv classes, we will be putting more focus into scene work, building towards a story structure. We will also be playing games that focus on long term story-telling and yes-anding offers given to you! There will be a culminating performance during the final class! All experience levels are welcome!
