# About

### :thinking: What is Improv Finder?

Improv Finder is an up-to-date directory of active improv groups in the Greater San Diego area.

### :wave: Who built it?

Hey! I'm [Jamey Lyon](https://jameylyon.com/?ref=improvfinder), a local San Diegan who loves a good "yes, and..." and wants to make it easier to find improv groups and activities online.

### :zap: Why I built it

I built Improv Finder to make it easier for people interested in doing improv to find and participate in improv groups and activities.

I was tired of big websites hiding information and trying to sell me stuff, so I built this website to keep that info open, public, and easy-to-access.

### :gear: How does it work?

Here's the simple process that powers this website:

* Improv groups are added to the site as they're [suggested by local improv players like you](/contribute/add-an-improv-group.md).<br>

* Improv groups are listed by the regions of the Greater San Diego area. They are:

  * [North County](/regions/north-county.md)
  * [Inland](/regions/inland.md)
  * [Downtown](/regions/downtown.md)
  * [South Bay](/regions/south-bay.md)

* Each region's page has a list of improv groups in that region, along with basic info for each group.<br>

* Each improv group has a page that gives a more detail about the group's activities, info, and links.<br>

* If an improv group changes in some way (locations, name, schedule, website, ...):
  * A facilitator or member of the group suggests an update to the group here, *or...*
  * (Not guaranteed) I eventually discover the group's changes on my own

### :person\_raising\_hand: What if I have more questions?

I love your curiosity! [Here are more frequently asked questions](/general/faq.md). Or click on FAQ in the menu.


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