Five Star Gift Ideas

For your mom who enjoys taking improv comedy classes, there are a few wonderful birthday gift ideas that could further enhance her passion for this art form. Here are some personalized and meaningful gift suggestions:

1. Improv Comedy Workshop: Consider giving your mom the opportunity to attend a specialized improv comedy workshop or course. Look for local theaters or comedy clubs that offer classes specifically designed for seasoned improvisers. This would not only provide her with a chance to learn new techniques and improvisation skills but also allow her to meet like-minded individuals in the comedy community.

2. Improv Comedy Book: Surprise your mom with a book that delves into the theory, techniques, and history of improv comedy. Some popular choices include "Improvisation for the Theater" by Viola Spolin and "Truth in Comedy: The Manual for Improvisation" by Del Close and Charna Halpern. These books can offer valuable insights, exercises, and inspiration to enhance her improvisational abilities.

3. Improv Comedy Show Tickets: Schedule a fun evening for your mom by purchasing tickets to an improv comedy show performed by renowned improvisers or local improv troupes. Witnessing professionals apply their skills on stage can be both entertaining and educational, serving as a source of inspiration for her own improv journey.

4. Improv Comedy Games: Consider gifting your mom a set of improv comedy games that she can play with friends or fellow students during practice sessions. Games like "The Game of Things," "Scattergories," or even a simple deck of cards with suggestions for improvised scenes can provide endless laughter and creativity.

5. Personalized Improv Comedy Notebook: Help your mom capture her improv ideas, notes, and experiences by gifting her a personalized improv comedy notebook. You can include her name or a funny quote on the cover, making it a practical and sentimental gift that she can carry to her classes or performances.

6. Comedy Club Membership: If your mom loves attending improv comedy shows regularly, consider getting her a membership to a local comedy club. This would give her the opportunity to enjoy discounted tickets, priority seating, and other exclusive benefits while supporting the local comedy scene.

7. Improv Comedy Podcasts or Online Classes: Introduce your mom to the world of improv comedy beyond her classes through podcasts or online classes. There are numerous podcasts that offer insight, discussions, and interviews with improv artists. Online classes provide flexibility, allowing her to explore different topics, techniques, and expert advice at her own pace.

Remember, the most meaningful gift is often the one that shows how well you know and support your loved one's passions. By selecting a birthday gift that aligns with your mom's enthusiasm for improv comedy, you demonstrate your understanding and encouragement for her artistic journey.

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”