Adult Improv Classes

Discover the fun and freedom of improv in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Whether you want to build confidence for work presentations, break out of your shell, or simply try something new, this class is the perfect place to start. Through engaging games and playful exercises, you’ll learn how to listen deeply, think on your feet, and connect authentically with others—skills that go far beyond the stage. No experience is needed, just a sense of curiosity and a willingness to play. Begin your improv journey here and unlock creativity, confidence, and joy in every part of your life. Prerequisite: none

All the fun of our introductory Joy of Improv course, condensed into just 4 weeks! Perfect for anyone looking to try improv without a big time commitment.

Get out of your head and into someone else’s shoes. Build a toolbox of over 20 classic and original improv games, learning how different types of games—guessing, physical, word, vocal, genre—call for unique approaches. Dive deep into crafting unforgettable characters from the inside out and outside in. Using vocal shifts, physicality, emotional range, and strong points of view, you’ll learn to make bold choices while staying grounded. Explore archetypes, accents, emotions, and energy shifts with exercises inspired by the Groundlings’ “Five Through the Door,” helping you create and play characters fast and with confidence. Perfect for improvisers ready to broaden their gameplay, stretch their range, and bring the funny to every scene. Prerequisite: Joy of Improv or equivalent.

In this 4-week elective, you’ll master the art of style, voice, and iconic characters. Explore genres from noir to sci-fi, perfect your impressions, and learn how to bring bold, truthful choices to every scene. Stand out as the improviser who can do it all—versatile, confident, and endlessly surprising. Ready to own the stage? This is your edge. Prerequisite: Joy of Improv or equivalent.

Turn improv into sketch comedy! In this class, you’ll start with improvised ideas and collaboratively shape them into written sketches. We’ll explore character, structure, and comedic escalation as we craft original material for the stage.

Want to know what makes things funny? In this class, we break down the hidden formulas behind humor. You’ll explore techniques like patterns and heightening, non-sequiturs, and juxtaposition, so you can tap into what makes an audience laugh.

Ready to level up your improv? Improv Essentials is a four-week intensive that bridges the gap between beginner and advanced. You’ll sharpen your listening, character work, and scene-building skills, so you feel more confident and connected on stage.

Master the classic longform! The Harold, created by Del Close, is the backbone of modern longform improv. In this class, we dive deep into the structure, from openings to edits to thematic callbacks—so you can bring a full, dynamic Harold to life.

Step into your first improv team experience and bring your skills to the stage! Over eight weeks, you’ll collaborate to craft and rehearse a full-length, 2-hour improv show—curated and hosted by Dave, your guide and creative coach. This immersive workshop blends teamwork, showmanship, and real-world performance, helping you build confidence, sharpen your instincts, and connect deeply with your cast and audience. Ideal for improvisers ready to level up, perform regularly, and make the leap from class to stage with expert support and guidance. Prerequisite: Joy of Improv or equivalent.

This invite-only workshop divides participants into teams that rehearse and perform two exclusive shows each. Across four weeks, your team will sharpen its chemistry, timing, and style with focused coaching and real audience feedback. It’s the perfect opportunity for committed groups to build their identity, collaborate deeply, and take center stage with confidence.

Dive deep into physical storytelling—becoming the props, sound effects, and wild imagination behind every scene. From following a potato chip through the digestive tract to spinning planets in space, you’ll stretch your creativity beyond the usual and think way outside the box. Learn to use your body and voice to create hilarious, unforgettable moments—no props needed. Perfect for improvisers ready to unlock new levels of physicality and imagination, making every scene come alive in surprising ways. Prerequisite: Joy of Improv or equivalent.

Take your improv beyond short games! In this class, you’ll get a hands-on introduction to longform improv, how to create connected scenes, edit between them, and explore formats like montage and La Ronde. Perfect for anyone ready to build narrative and ensemble skills.

This class is for improvisers ready to drop the gimmicks and show up real. You’ll dig into emotional honesty, character point of view, and relationship-driven scenes that crackle with truth—and yes, comedy. Build confidence in your instincts, trust your voice, and create work that’s compelling, funny, and fully alive. We’ll explore tools like status, vulnerability, genre, absurd logic, and emotional truth through playful reps, smart feedback, and scenes that stick with you. This is where you stop “trying” to be funny—and start becoming the artist you already are. Prerequisite: Joy of Improv or equivalent.

Improv Production Lab is an advanced workshop designed for improvisers who want to learn how to Produce a unique improv show. This lab combines hosting, producing, directing, and performance into a single, hands-on experience. Students will explore how improv nights are structured, how to run a room, how to introduce and transition acts, and how to shape tight, audience-ready sets. The lab runs in two distinct tracks: 1) Host/Producer Track: A small cohort focuses on hosting and producing an improv show while also preparing their own 10-minute performance sets. Students in this track act as the show’s MCs and curators, shaping the overall flow of the night. 2) Performance Track: A larger group participates in a directed Game Lab, receiving coaching, developing new games and workshopping ideas with producers and rehearsing towards a polished, show-ready performance. Students may enroll in one track only. Each track has different responsibilities and learning objectives, and separating the roles ensures a clear, professional production experience. The class culminates in a fully produced public improv show, hosted and performed by students in the lab.

Explore the Eventé, a form pioneered by Armando Diaz. Built around a single event (like a party or a blackout), Eventé is a natural, semi-narrative improv form. We’ll dive into crafting interconnected scenes, exploring themes, and telling a story that evolves in real time.