Adults can learn improv at Geneva Park District class

If you've seen "Whose Line Is It, Anyway?" you know improv can be hilarious, but secretly it's about more than comedy.

Improvisation helps build confidence, public speaking techniques, social skills, and more. Best of all, anyone can do it, even without any acting experience.

The Geneva Park District's Playhouse 38 is offering an Adult Improv Class. Let them show you the "yes, and" approach to life by joining them in a fun and completely nonjudgmental, creative environment.

Classes for adults 18 or older will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 17-Dec. 10, except Nov. 26, at the playhouse, 524 W. State St., lower level. Registration is $110 for residents and $130 for nonresidents.

• Playhouse 38 also is offering a Set Building Workshop on how to help build a set for an upcoming production. Learn proper tool safety, design and construction of theatrical sets, how to strike the set after a show, and the importance of planning. Registration is $45 for residents and $65 for nonresidents. Two workshops for those age 16 or older are scheduled: 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, Sept. 14-18, and 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, Nov. 2-6.

• Join Women's Ensemble Singing. Experience the four-part harmony, a cappella style of singing. Participants will learn a variety of vocal warm-ups, one new song, along with the chorus, as well as join in the singing of established chorus repertoire. All skill levels are welcome, no previous musical experience is necessary. Registration is $30 for residents and $45 for nonresidents. The classes, open to 12 or older, are offered from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 14-Oct. 19.

• Playhouse 38 offers a "Parents Night Out" from 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays, Sept. 11-Nov. 9, Drop your kids off at Playhouse 38 and enjoy a fun night away as your children play games, make crafts, act scenes out on stage, enjoy food, and more. Children, ages 3 or older, must be toilet trained. Parents must fill out emergency information card to have on file. Preregistration is required. Cost is $15 for residents and $23 for nonresidents.

• Have you ever wished for the opportunity to perform your favorite instrument, poem, or improv skills in front of a live audience? Now you can at Playhouse 38 Open Mic Nights. It is open to all ages. Admission is free, however, seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Open Mic Nights will be 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays, Sept. 4, Oct. 2 and Nov. 6. If you are interested in performing, contact Elliot Bortner at ebortner@genevaparks.com.

For more information on Playhouse 38 or its programs and offerings, follow @Playhouse38 on Twitter, call (630) 232-4542 or visit www.genevaparks.org.