The DC Improv Comedy School
Since opening in 2003, the DC Improv Comedy School has served thousands of students. Classes are available for all skill levels, and topics include stand-up comedy, improv comedy and comedy writing. We're a creative outlet for anyone who enjoys laughing and learning.
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Intro to Sketch Comedy
May 2
Saturday. Instructors from the Bad Medicine troupe help you get from a premise to a fully realized sketch in one day!
Beginning Improv
May 27 - July 1
Five weeks on Wednesdays, with instructor Conor O'Rourke. Learn improv and have a great time!
Level 2 Improv
May 31 - June 28
Five weeks on Sundays, with instructor Chris Ulrich. Grad show at the Improv July 7.
Level 2 Stand-Up
June 1 - 22
Four weeks on Monday. Further develop your craft with instructor Rahmein Mostafavi. Grad show June 24.
Level 3 Improv: Advancing the Scene
June 13 - July 18
Five classes on Saturdays, with instructor Chris Ulrich.
Beginning Improv
June 13 - July 18
Five classes on Saturdays, with instructor Chris Ulrich. Learn improv and have a great time!
Beginning Improv
June 15 - July 13
Five weeks on Mondays, with instructor Chris Ulrich. Learn improv and have a great time!
Five Minutes to Funny
June 21 - July 12
Four weeks on Sundays. Our signature stand-up comedy class with instructor Chris Coccia. Grad show at the Improv on July 15.
PIT Workshop: You PLUS
July 10-11
Two-day workshop. Ali Farahnakian, founder of the Peoples Improv Theater, helps you discover the fine art of being yourself on stage. Graduation show July 12.
SNL Sketch Writing
July 11-12
Two-day weekend workshop with two 3-hour sessions. Learn how to write and submit great sketch comedy with Ali Farahnakian, a former SNL writer and founder of the Peoples Improv Theater.
Level 2: Characters and Emotions
July 15 - August 12
Five weeks on Wednesday nights, with instructor Anna Bethel. Grad show August 17.
Level 2 Improv
July 19 - August 16
Five weeks on Sundays, with instructor Chris Ulrich. Grad show at the Improv August 18.
Beginning Improv
July 20 - August 25
Six weeks on Mondays, with instructor Chris Ulrich. Learn improv and have a great time!
Sharpen Your
Point of View
September 8
Three-hour workshop. Hone your improv skills with David Razowsky, former artistic director of the Second City Los Angeles.
Hear the Now
September 9
Three-hour workshop. Hone your improv skills with David Razowsky, former artistic director of the Second City Los Angeles.
Strong Entrances,
Strong Choices
September 10
Three-hour workshop. Hone your improv skills with David Razowsky, former artistic director of the Second City Los Angeles.
Deep Dive with
David Razowsky
September 12-13
Two-day intensive. Hone your improv skills with the former artistic director of the Second City Los Angeles. Graduation performance on September 13.