A Community of Yes: Fostering Collective Joy through Improv

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À propos

Join us for an immersive afternoon of improvisation, laughter and joyful play in partnership with Shadbolt Centre For The Arts! This event will feature an all ages improv comedy performance (non-ticketed) followed by a (pre-registered) hour long improv workshop (15+) for people of all backgrounds and skill levels.

Step out of your comfort zone, embrace spontaneity, and discover the joy of creative expression and laughter in an inclusive space! With a focus on play, mindfulness, and personal growth, this event celebrates the power of community-driven creativity as a tool for reimagining wellness and equity. There will be an Active Listener present at these events.

LOCATION: Studio 103 - Shadbolt Centre For The Arts

*The Shadbolt Centre suggests parking in the underground Parkade, as above-ground parking is limited due to ongoing construction.

TIME:

2:30pm: Doors Open

3pm-4pm: Improv Comedy Show

4:30pm-5:30pm: Pre-Registered Workshop

IMPROV COMEDY SHOW (3:00pm-4:00pm):

This joy-filled, family-friendly improv show will feature local improv comedians Jacki Gunn, Montana Rosalle and Sarah Dawn Pledge and will be rooted in the themes of C.A.R.E and community connection. The performance will be relaxed, interactive and inspired by the people who come to watch. Come laugh with us!

**This event welcomes all ages, is free and will not be ticketed, just show up and enjoy the show! Doors open 2:30pm. All participation in the performance will be optional.**

PRE-REGISTERED IMPROV WORKSHOP (4:30pm-5:30pm):

Stick around after the show for a free pre-registered Improv workshop led by the performers and designed for people of all backgrounds and skill levels. In alignment with the BC Culture Days 2025 theme of C.A.R.E (Community Arts Reimagining Equity and Wellness), the workshop will focus on using improv as a tool to cultivate silliness, get out of your mind, let go of self-judgement and embrace the joy of “saying yes”! Spots are limited, so be sure to visit the link below to sign up.

**Registration for the workshop can be found at the link below via the Shadbolt Centre registration page. Please note that registration opens August 12th for Burnaby-Residents and August 15th for Non-Burnaby Residents.**

*This venue is wheelchair accessible, has gender neutral bathrooms and is transit accessible.

Liens

• Improv Workshop Registration Link (registration opens Aug 12th) ca.apm.activecommunities.com

Organisateur

Jacki Gunn - BC Culture Days Ambassador

Jacki Gunn is an actor, improviser, and storyteller based in Burnaby Heights. Jacki has appeared on screen in shows such as Wild Cards (CBC), Lucky Hank (AMC), Woke (Hulu), and Tracker (CBS). She can be seen on stage around BC's comedy scene as a mainstage ensemble member at The Improv Centre and has performed with The Fictionals, Tightrope Theatre, and with Momentous Comedy at JFL Vancouver: Best of the West.

More recently, Jacki has begun developing original content for both stage and screen, with a focus on using her queer, neurodiverse perspective to craft nuanced and unconventional stories that emotionally validate those who feel deeply. In 2023, she wrote, co-directed, and produced Back to the Holidays, a record-breaking improvised holiday show at The Improv Centre. Currently, she is developing several writing projects, including a dark comedy short film, pilot, and feature scripts, with plans to produce her own work in the coming year. Jacki is thrilled to be a BC Culture Days Ambassador this year and can't wait to connect with her community!

Partenaires

Shadbolt Centre For The Arts burnaby.ca