Five Star Gift Ideas

For a mom who loves improv theater, there are plenty of gift ideas that will bring joy and inspiration to her world. Here are some thoughtful and personal gift ideas that celebrate her passion for improv:

1. Improv Workshop: Treat your mom to an improv workshop or class. It's a fantastic way for her to nurture her talent, improve her skills, and meet like-minded people. Look for local improv theaters or community centers offering beginner or advanced classes.

2. Improv Games Set: Help her bring the joy of improv to her social gatherings with a set of improv games. There are many board games available that showcase improv exercises and will ignite laughter and creativity among family and friends.

3. Tickets to an Improv Show: Surprise your mom with tickets to a live improv show. Research local theaters or comedy clubs that regularly host improv performances. Watching skilled improvisers in action can inspire and entertain her while deepening her love for the art form.

4. Improv Books: Expand her knowledge and understanding of improv theater with books written by renowned improvisers. Some popular options include "Impro: Improvisation and the Theatre" by Keith Johnstone, "Truth in Comedy: The Manual for Improvisation" by Charna Halpern, and "Upright Citizens Brigade Comedy Improvisation Manual" by UCB Theater. These books provide valuable insights and techniques that she can apply to her own practice.

5. Personalized Improv Journal: Encourage your mom to express herself creatively with a personalized journal. Choose a notebook with a cover that celebrates improv or customize it with a meaningful quote about the art form. This journal can become a space for her to jot down ideas, sketch characters, or write down memories of her improv experiences.

6. Improv-themed Accessories: Show off her love for improv with fun and stylish accessories. Look for earrings, necklaces, or bracelets that feature comedy masks, theatrical symbols, or improv-related quotes. Alternatively, you can find clothing items like t-shirts or hats that display witty improv slogans.

7. Improv-inspired Artwork: Support local artists by commissioning a custom piece of artwork that combines your mom's love for improv and her personality. Consider an abstract painting that captures the energy and spontaneity of improv or a personalized digital illustration showcasing her favorite improv scene or character.

8. Improv Podcasts or Online Classes: If your mom enjoys learning and staying up to date on the latest trends in the improv world, consider gifting her a subscription to an improv podcast or an online class platform. These resources provide valuable insights, interviews with industry experts, and opportunities to connect with a wider improv community.

Remember, the most thoughtful gift you can give is your presence and participation. Offer to attend an improv class or show with your mom, creating lasting memories and sharing in her passion for improv theater.

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”