Discover how risk and play fuel creativity at Peak Improv Theater in Colorado Springs—where “Yes, and…” transforms confidence into bold new ideas.

Discover how improv classes at Peak Improv Theater in Colorado Springs boost confidence, creativity, and resilience—on stage and in everyday life.

Learn improv’s core principles—mistakes are gifts, no expectations, and community—and how Peak Improv Theater helps adults thrive in Colorado Springs.

“I took Improv 101 twice before I stopped hiding in the back corner,” says Gio Castillo with a laugh. “That second time, everything clicked. I finally felt the joy of being on stage instead of the fear.”

What started as a late-night Google search—how to get over social anxiety Reddit—has turned into a creative home at Peak Improv Theater. Gio’s story reminds us that courage doesn’t always look like confidence; sometimes it looks like showing up again and again.

Last week we explored why improv is more than comedy. This week, let’s look at what the research says—and hear from our students.

Research shows improv boosts creativity, confidence, and resilience. Hear real stories from Peak Improv Theater students in Colorado Springs.

“Whimsicult started when Peak held auditions to form an in-house troupe. A bunch of us from classes showed up, and six of us stuck together. We’re all a little weird, a little strange, but we share the same intent: to be creative. Performing with the same people week after week builds trust. You know each other’s styles, you know when to carry or be carried — that’s what makes Whimsicult so fun.”

Discover improv classes, comedy shows, and community at Peak Improv Theater—Colorado Springs’ hub for connection, confidence, and creative joy.

From freezing on his first day to engaging audiences as a one-man band, Faerret’s improv journey at Peak Improv Theater is all about growth, connection, and saying yes to the unexpected.

Audra Stephenson joined Peak Improv Theater to work on social anxiety and boost her communication skills. She never expected improv to help her find her voice at work, ease perfectionism, and start killing shame. In this candid conversation, Audra shares how performance anxiety gave way to joy, laughter, and real community.

I’m more confident than I think I am. I’ve spent the majority of my life second guessing everything. But then, when you are in an environment and a situation like improv, where you don't really get a chance to second guess, you just have to roll with something. It's definitely given me more confidence in my own ideas.

“My stage fright went away as soon as I was up on stage. I didn't feel so much social anxiety because I was just looking around at so many people who were having fun and enjoying what they were doing—and I didn’t feel judged. I got on stage and thought, ‘Oh yeah. I actually really like this.’ I didn’t have to worry about anything up there. I realized I am enough just doing what I’m doing. It was so eye-opening for me… I want to take more classes.”
—Cameron Sprague