Five Star Gift Ideas

For your mom who enjoys learning and practicing improv comedy, there are several thoughtful and meaningful gift ideas that can help her pursue her passion and enhance her skills. Here are a few options to consider:

1. Improv Comedy Workshop or Class: Treat your mom to a workshop or class focused on improv comedy. Look for local comedy clubs, theaters, or improv schools that offer such opportunities. This gift will not only provide her with the chance to learn from professional instructors but also allow her to connect with like-minded individuals in the improv community.

2. Improv Books and Resources: Help your mom expand her knowledge and skills in improv comedy by gifting her some insightful books, written by experts in the field. "Improvisation at the Speed of Life" by T.J. Jagodowski and David Pasquesi, "Impro" by Keith Johnstone, or "Truth in Comedy" by Charna Halpern, Del Close, and Kim "Howard" Johnson are highly recommended reads for improvisers.

3. Improv Games and Cards: Consider giving your mom a set of improv games or cards that she can use for practice at home or with her improv friends. Games like "Theatrical Improvise" or "The Game of Things" can be both entertaining and educational, providing inspiration for new scenes and characters.

4. Improv Show Tickets: Treat your mom to a night out by purchasing tickets to an improv comedy show featuring renowned improvisers or an improvisational theater performance. Watching professionals in action can be inspiring and give her new ideas to incorporate into her own performances.

5. Comedy Festival Pass: If possible, get your mom a pass to a well-known comedy festival or event. Being able to attend different shows, watch various performers, and participate in workshops or panel discussions will provide her with a rich and stimulating experience that can help her grow as an improviser.

6. Comedy Podcast or Membership: Consider a subscription to a comedy podcast or an online membership platform dedicated to improv comedy. There are numerous podcasts available that offer insights, interviews, and improv exercises that your mom can listen to or participate in during her free time.

7. Personalized Improv Journal: Gift your mom a personalized journal specifically designed for her to jot down ideas, inspirations, or reflections on her improv journey. You can have her name or a motivational message engraved on the cover to make it extra special.

8. An Improv Experience: Surprise your mom with an improv experience she'll never forget. Organize a private improv workshop with her favorite improv instructor or plan a fun-filled improv-themed gathering with her improv friends and family. This would allow her to connect with her loved ones and share her passion for improv.

Remember, the most important aspect of any gift is the thought and effort put into selecting it. Consider your mom's specific interests, goals, and aspirations within improv comedy, and choose a meaningful gift that shows your support for her passion for learning and practicing improv comedy.

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”