🎥 How to build meaningful connections and solve the loneliness epidemic while learning comedy — Did a professor at Yale crack the code on how we can live forever? Sounds crazy, but there’s actual science to back this up. “People with robust social connections are more likely to live longer, healthier and happier lives. But according to Census Bureau surveys, people were spending less time…

The most unique comedy show in town happens every Monday night at 8:00p, at the only New Orleans comedy club — Comedy House (609 Fulton). — The Open Mic From Hell is a stand-up comedy event with the electricity of a game show. The unpredictability of a daredevil stunt. The energy of pro wrestling. It happens every Monday night at Comedy House New Orleans, 8:00p. The premise is simple — anyone can be on the show…

+ My appearance on The Business Ownership Podcast — Every month I’m contacted by a handful of businesses that want to schedule an improv class. Some companies are local and they’ve heard that my improv classes are pure fun. Some are large, in town for a conference, and have read an article that these workshops improve communication. …

There are no mistakes, only gifts — In improv, there are no accidents. Your scene partner heard you mention your career changing promotion at work. Corner office, massive pay raise, your name on the side of the building! But their response was timid, unimpressed. Maybe they weren’t fully listening. Maybe they were thinking of what they were…

How this comedy format can keep you young… —

My appearance on The Business Ownership Podcast — Improv isn’t just for the comedians — it’s a versatile art form that teaches confidence, presence, and listening. The same techniques that comedians use on stage to make an audience a laugh can solve communication problems in the workplace. The above is Michelle Nedelec’s description for her latest podcast episode. …

What I learned doing Comedy with Strangers at Comedy House New Orleans — For almost 10 years now I’ve been doing comedy with strangers. More recently I’ve given it the proper branding (“Comedy with Strangers”) and format. I start on stage, by myself, and try to get 1–2 people to join me. This is by far the scariest part of the show from…

Women’s History Month, Friday night experiments, and The Open Mic From Hell’s future — I’m Chris Trew, a touring comedy person, improv coach, and booker at Comedy House New Orleans, the only full-time comedy venue in my favorite city on the planet. This is a monthly post documenting some of my takeaways from running CHNO. In 2022, our comedy club had a variety of…

I’d like to start a new creative habit with you. My next virtual improv class meets every Monday afternoon for 90 minutes. The creative energy you’ll feel will fuel the rest of your week. This session is Mondays 3:00–4:30p CST. We start next week! Want in? Send me an email (go AT hellyescreative.com) and you’ll get the details. Easy Want in but that time doesn’t work for you? You should still email me — new sessions added all the time!