About YesAnd! Enterprise
The Owner
Jessica Arjet is an owner of The Hideout Theatre in Austin, Texas and is the author of Conducting Chaos: A Guide to Teaching Improv to Kids and Teens.
She grew up in community theater and performed as a professional clown for 17 years. She brings elements of scripted theater and clowning to her improv instruction to make it even more powerful.
Jessica believes fervently in the ability of improv to improve the lives of kids and adults. It is her life's mission to bring the powerful joy of improv to as many children as possible.
In 2024 she began working with several theater teachers to develop resources that would be useful, clear, and easy to use. This collaboration led to the creation of this website and the comprehensive curriculum we offer today.
Our Mission
YesAnd! Enterprise supports and strengthens theaters and teaching programs to bring the life-changing joy of improv to children and adults of all backgrounds.
Our mission is to equip educators with the tools they need to bring the magic of improv to the next generation.
We believe that improv has the power to transform lives by building confidence, creativity, and connection.
