Five Star Gift Ideas

If your mom enjoys improv acting, there are plenty of unique and thoughtful gift ideas to consider that will enhance her passion and show your support for her creative pursuits. Here are a few ideas:

1. Improv Workshop or Class: Look for local improv theaters or performance centers that offer workshops or classes for adults. Gifting your mom the opportunity to further develop her skills, learn new techniques, and connect with other improvisers is a fantastic way to encourage her passion.

2. Improv Games and Books: There are numerous books, card games, and board games available that focus on improv acting. These resources provide a range of exercises, scene prompts, and tips to improve improv skills. Consider gifting her a popular book like "Improvisation for the Theater" by Viola Spolin or "Truth in Comedy: The Manual of Improvisation" by Del Close, Charna Halpern, and Kim Howard Johnson. These resources can offer valuable insights and inspiration for any improv enthusiast.

3. Tickets to Improv Shows: Treat your mom to a night out to enjoy a live improv performance. Research local theaters or comedy clubs that regularly feature improv shows and buy tickets for her and a friend or family member. Seeing professional improvisers in action can be both entertaining and educational, and it might even spark new ideas or techniques for her own performances.

4. Improv Accessories: Consider fun and quirky accessories that reflect her love for improv acting. Look for items like t-shirts with improv-related slogans, coffee mugs with improv-themed designs, or keychains with comedy masks. These small but thoughtful gifts will remind your mom of her passion and show that you pay attention to her interests.

5. Improv Journals: Encourage your mom's creativity and self-reflection by gifting her a specialized journal for improv actors. These journals often contain exercises and prompts specifically designed for improvisers to sharpen their skills and explore new ideas. This gift can serve as a personal and meaningful tool for her to document her progress and reflect on her performances.

6. Video Recording Equipment: If your mom enjoys creating and analyzing her improv performances, consider gifting her video recording equipment. A good quality camera or smartphone tripod can allow her to record her shows, rehearsals, or practice sessions. This will help her review her performance, identify areas for improvement, and track her progress over time.

Remember, the most important thing is to show your mom that you support and encourage her passion for improv acting. Whatever gift you choose, make it personal and thoughtful, reflecting her love for the art form.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”