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    Jest Improv

    4.9 (16 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Ashley B.

    Let's set the scene: it's a pandemic, and our plucky heroine has suffered an unexpected heartbreak in her home of Austin Texas, where she's been performing improv for the past 7 years. Unable to stay, she packs up her broken heart and moves to California's beautiful central coast. It's lovely, it's healing, but the stage is calling to her. It's not quite home until she finds her group, and luckily, she's found JEST. The group is young and full of energy. They're fearless and while for some of the group (not including our fearless leaders, Tron and Alex) are experiencing improv for the first time, the passion and talent are palpable. All levels of experience come together to build each other up. Jest knows that a rising tide lifts all ships and they do everything in their power to bring everyone up to the same level. As a part of the performing group, this is the most supportive and truly fun group I've ever been a part of. As someone who was new to the group but not the craft, I was welcomed in immediately. I've made some amazing friends, and never once felt like an outsider. Each person in the group brings a new strength, everyone leaves their ego at the door, and it makes for exceptional performances--on par with groups that have been together for years. They offer beginner and drop in classes, as well as advanced lessons for those with experience. The teachers work hard to make a safe and supportive space where potential improvisers can not only learn but practice in front of a group. This is the best improv school in the area, prices are reasonable, and the people just cannot be beat. Hang out with us, and make the JEST friends you've ever had!

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    Very fun! Nice people, cozy environment in the "basement" , reasonable admission, casual hang to enjoy a show!

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    2 years ago

    Great improv, wonderful cast and lots of energy and fun. Now I can't wait for the second half!

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    A very fun date night for me and my boyfriend! My face hurts from laughing, it was a very unique experience.

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    2 years ago

    Great shows and funny as hell cast great entertainment. Nice energy and funny sketchs would 10000999 percent recommend

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    3.5
    (576 reviews)
    5.3 mi
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    First time here, came on Saturday to see one of my favorite comedians, Russell Peters…read more At the entrance, present your ticket to be scanned, if you had a VIP ticket you got a wrist band. After walking in go toward the stage and there will be staff to take you to your seat. I got VIP tickets so was seated at the front. Soon after being seated, a server came to take my order. There is a two item minimum per person. I got the watermelon margarita, lemon pepper boneless chicken, and peach paradise sangria. Service was mostly good. My server came by regularly. The only minor issue I had was having to ask for utensils and water twice. It seems the server who takes the order is different from the ones that serve the food/drink. You are not allowed to use your phone during the show so be sure to put it away and on silent. The opening acts were good. Russell Peters was very funny as usual. All in all it was a fun laughter filled evening.

    Saw Anthony Jeselnik last night & he was amazing, so this review is not tied to his performance at…read moreall!!! But, the organization at the venue was another issue. If you sell tickets to an event and you send out tickets online, then you're should be able to scan the virtual tickets. If you can't, then send an email to your patrons and tell them to pick up tickets at the box office. You don't wait until everyone is in line to decide that you can't scan virtual tickets, send everyone to the box office to get printed tickets and then only have one person working the box office. Seriously, this is beyond horrible management on the part of this company. I feel bad for your comics, they have to wait to perform, because you can't manage the easiest process!

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    Comedy Esquire

    3.6
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    2.3 mi
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    Deb & I caught the 9:00 p.m. comedy show last night. For $15 it's an incredible bargain…read more - Full bar - Easy walking distance to Ventura Harbor eateries before & after the show. Headline comedian - Chaz Elstner: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HILEqvWtfs8&NR=1 Also performed - Kevin Avery: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCe5gXMI_gQ

    The place is now called Ventura Harbor Comedy Club…read more Been to this place twice now and I'm highly impressed. The comics are very very funny. And the owner and host MC Andres Fernandez is himself a really funny guy :). Andres seats you when you first walk in. He's incredibly warm and friendly with his booming announcer voice and wide, genuine smile. The cocktail waitresses are prompt with their service and also very friendly and courteous. My only small negative is that the drinks were weak. I could not really taste the vodka in my Cape Cod and normally one sip of Long Island Iced Tea renders me incapacitated for about 5 minutes, but Steve's drink could have been easily gulped down by me with without gagging (that says a lot about how weak the drink is and, more obviously, how much of a pro drinker I am! LOL) The decor is very nice - blue is my favorite color and there's no shortage of it. It adds to the appeal of the room, making it fun, professional, and relaxing. I haven't been disappointed with the comics that come out with their exuberance and energy. I love a good belly laugh and definitely got that during the two times I was there. Whoever picks the comics is doing a great job :). I highly recommend coming here. $15 per person is a heck of a deal for hours of laughter!

    Jest Improv - theater - Updated July 2026

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