Improv NSFW provided a badly needed night of comedy in a week that was dragging. A night of laughs made me forget about everything.

Exit Strategy Brewing Company teamed with Forest Park Arts Alliance to bring BABS Comedy to its brew pub for a night of zany improv, wine and beer, supporting local arts in the area. BABS founder Emily Ramirez was joined by Dave Asher, Keith Hernandez, Preston O’ffill and Annie Farwell for two hours of hilarious and creative improv comedy.

I recently met Ramirez at Michele Traina’s Divorce Diaries performance. Ramirez is one of the writers for the DD television show in production. She plans on opening a comedy club in Forest Park, which would be a fantastic addition to the area.

With Asher on keys supplying musical accompaniment, the others performed many improv bits, occasionally including audience members. They started by singing songs based on audience suggestions. By the time they moved into the second improv bit, laughter filled ESBC.

Owned by Chris and Katherine Valleau, ESBC was literally their exit strategy from their previous jobs. They have an extensive beer and cocktails menu. It has a classic pub vibe with a modern feel.

When catching up with Ramirez, she stated she plans on having more such events as she awaits opening her comedy club. This news made the night even better.

Emily Ramirez, Dave Asher, Keith Hernandez, Preston O’ffill and Annie Farwell.

It was a wonderful and very funny experience, starting with my entertainer friend David Vox Mullen, who led me to Traina, who led me to Ramirez. My comedy circle has expanded greatly, and I look forward to a lot more laughs.

— John Wroblewski, online writer