This thesis uses the writing template of longform journalism to focus on the political implications of improvisational theater as a means to learn how to navigate emotionally heightened or difficult conversations, build community, and create a sense of belonging. These experiences manifest due to the inherent expectation of vulnerability and trust in other improvisers. Thus, I will analyze the tenets of improvisational theater and relate them to different psychological theories that intersect with the need to belong. Through interviews, I will explore the communicative practices within an improv classroom/during performances. Then, I will argue that the interactions being had in an improv space teach social skills that help with uncertainty tolerance, mental flexibility, and subsequently create a positive impact on one's self-esteem and ability to interact with others.