Five Star Gift Ideas

How wonderful that your mom enjoys improv classes and performing on stage! You can incorporate her passion for improv into a meaningful and personal birthday gift. Here are a few ideas that might resonate with her:

1. Improv Workshop Experience: Consider gifting your mom a workshop or course with a renowned improv instructor. Look for classes that focus on advanced techniques or specific areas she's interested in exploring further. It can be an enriching experience and an opportunity for her to learn from professionals in the field.

2. Improv Performance Tickets: Find out if there are any improv troupes or theaters in your area that regularly perform. Purchase tickets to a show, and perhaps invite some of her friends or family members to join her. Watching other performers can inspire and motivate her in her own improv journey.

3. Improv Book or Learning Materials: Expand your mom's knowledge of the craft by gifting her an improv book or learning materials. There are several books available that cover various aspects of improvisation, from techniques to exercises and theory. This gift can serve as a source of inspiration and provide her with new insights to enhance her skills.

4. Personalized Improv Journal: Give your mom a personalized journal where she can document her improv ideas, experiences, and reflections. You could have her name or a meaningful quote printed on the cover. It will be a special place for her to document her journey, capture moments of inspiration, or jot down scenes she wants to develop further.

5. Improv-themed Accessories: Consider getting your mom some improv-themed accessories, such as a necklace or bracelet with a charm depicting comedy or improv symbols. There are also t-shirts available with witty improv slogans or inside jokes. These accessories can be a fun way for her to express her love for improv both on and off stage.

6. Improv Supplies and Games: Help your mom continue to practice and have fun with improv by gifting her a set of improv games or supplies. This could include things like prompt cards, improv dice, or even a portable lighting setup for practicing scenes at home. By providing her with tools to enhance her practice, you are showing that you support her passion.

Remember, the most important aspect of choosing a gift is recognizing your mom's love for improv and celebrating her interests. So, consider what will resonate with her the most and choose something that reflects her individuality and passion.

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”