Compass Improv

09/22/2025

Audrey Crabtree is Back in St. Louis! 🎉
Join us for a one-of-a-kind workshop with the amazing Audrey Crabtree—known for her energetic, engaging style and her motto: “learning at the speed of fun!”

📅 Thursday, October 2
🕕 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 The Center of Clayton, Room C
💲 Only $35 – A Bargain!

Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn, laugh, and grow with Audrey. Whether you're a performer, teacher, or just someone looking for a fresh creative boost, this workshop is for you.

👉 Sign up now: compassimprov.culmas.io/class/yW5rN1FyWqrPlTcy6cBq

Come play. Come learn. Come have fun!

09/15/2025

It is with great pleasure that I can share that Michelle Dougherty is the next President of Compass Improv. My term ends this month and Michelle takes over October 1. She has a terrific board to support her. Congrats, Michelle!

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09/10/2025

https://compassimprov.culmas.io/class/zynAl3UtJ0Mreg99ztc2

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09/03/2025

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09/01/2025

185 improvisers walk into a bar… and the bartender gave them the day off.
We’ll be back making trouble (and punchlines) on September 7 at 4 PM at KPAC.
Tickets are waiting for you: https://www.metrotix.com/events/detail/extraneous-commas

08/25/2025

The New York Times - July 9, 1962.

08/01/2025

An interesting observation shared during Paula Dirkes Applied improvisation class for Seniors.
"Apparently loneliness and isolation in the US is at an all time high, as bad for your health as smoking 15 ci******es a day."
Quite scary.....

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07/18/2025

What do you get in Compass Improv’s 3-session course with Paula Dirkes?
✅ A tested framework for leading short-form improv games
✅ Confidence to create your own offerings
✅ Practical handouts + access to recordings
✅ Breakout rooms, live Q&A, and a guest marketing expert

Plus we added an option to purchase the recordings and handouts. $120.00. See link below...
Paula Dirkes has developed a turn-key approach, based on Applied Improvisation best practices, and first-hand experience, to help you deliver short-form improv games and exercises to the Senior Community.
Via Zoom, there are three (3)-2.5 hour training sessions, including Q & A and a
presentation from a marketing specialist.
Thursdays,
July 31, August 7, August 14
7-9 CST
It is a combination of a webinar, and interactive break out rooms.
A Zoom tech will handle the session, allowing Paula to focus on the presentation...
Sbe will share handouts and the recording from the sessions.
She is sharing her time tested tools to help you gain the confidence to
develop your own Senior Improv Games business.
Candidly, this is the first Applied Improvisation training I’ve been able to find for improvisers who want to apply their skills in non-theatrical settings.
See the description for additional specific information.
$150.00 for all 3 sessions.
$135.00 early bird sign-up.
$120.00 recordings and course material
Link:
https://compassimprov.culmas.io/class/JA50nOkfVNCm8HrmMC9v
Please help spread the word to anyone who may be interested.
Feel free to reach out to Peter Barg with any questions.
[email protected]