About this Event
To see our full schedule of classes, please visit us at vegasimprov.com/improv-classes/.
Class schedule
Registration covers the full 6-week course.
- Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM: First Class!
- Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Class 2
- Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Class 3
- Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Class 4
- Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Class 5
- Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Final Class!
Fail Forward Improvisation Class for Life & Communication Skills
Welcome to the Room Where Mistakes Become Material
Welcome to 'Fail Forward,' a unique improv class designed for being human in all its wonderfully imperfect glory. At Vegas Improv Power, we believe in 'Improv for being a human' - our classes focus on real-life applications that go far beyond traditional comedy improvisation.
What is the 'Fail Forward' Improv Class?
Our 'Fail Forward' improv class harnesses the power of learning through failure, helping you build a healthier, more productive relationship with mistakes in a supportive environment. This 6-week Functional Improv® course aims to rewire how you respond to the unexpected, build resilience under pressure, and turn stumbles into stepping stones, all within an encouraging and judgment-free setting.
Reframing Failure as Fuel for Growth
Approximately 31% of Americans fear failure enough that it changes how they behave - what risks they take, what rooms they walk into, what they're willing to try. Our class is built around a counterintuitive truth: the fastest path to growth runs straight through your mistakes. Improv creates a practical, supportive way to rehearse that shift in real time.
What You'll Learn
Through engaging exercises and games, you'll enhance crucial communication skills, including active listening, boosting your ability to connect authentically with others both on and off the stage. Our unique Functional Improv® exercises and games are designed to refine your:
- Resilience and recovery from setbacks
- Communication abilities
- Adaptability under pressure
- Growth mindset and creative problem-solving
- Listening skills
- Storytelling abilities
- Ability to see failure as a gift
- The power of "Yes, And" applied to mistakes
Improv for Anxiety and Social Skills
Recent research has shown that improv training can significantly reduce discomfort with uncertainty, a common trait of social anxiety and depression. Whether you're an introvert looking to boost confidence or someone dealing with anxiety, improv provides a safe environment to practice social interactions and build self-assurance.
Class Structure
During each 2.5-hour session, our experienced instructor will guide you through our latest collection of innovative improv exercises that focus on reframing mistakes and building forward from the unexpected. These activities are specifically curated to facilitate self-discovery, ensemble building, and forge new connections.
Who is This Class For?
Our class is built for anyone who has ever played it safe - at work, in conversation, in a relationship, in a creative project - because failing felt like too high a price. Whether you're:
- A beginner curious about improv
- An introvert looking to boost confidence
- Someone who overthinks before they speak (and often doesn't)
- A perfectionist whose standards slow them down more than protect them
- A professional who's been told to "embrace failure" so many times it's become meaningless noise
- Literally anyone looking to simply try something new
You'll walk away from this class feeling invigorated, inspired, and ready to bring your newfound skills into your everyday life.
Instructor
- Ryan Neufeld, Co-founder
Ages 21+
Event venue & nearby stays
Las Vegas Little Theatre Studio, 3890 Schiff Dr, Las Vegas, United States
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