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.
If the class you want is sold out ... get on our waiting list. Send an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  indicating which class you're interested in. The next time we add a session of that class, you'll be notified for the chance to sign up.
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Five Minutes to FunnyFour weeks, Sunday classes. Our signature stand-up comedy class with instructor Chris Coccia. Learn the art of stand-up, polish a five-minute comedy set, and perform on the DC Improv stage on June 19! starts 5/13 SOLD OUT |
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Beginning ImprovFive weeks, Wednesday classes. "Improv for Fun!" Instructor Anna Bethel teaches basic improv skills and short form games, with an emphasis on the most important part of comedy: having a good time. starts 5/23 SOLD OUT |
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Beginning ImprovSix weeks, Monday classes. Learn the basics of improv with instructor Chris Ulrich. Improv comedy helps people with teamwork and creative thinking. And best of all, it's fun! starts 6/4SOLD OUT |
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Level 2 ImprovFive weeks, Saturday classes. Instructor Chris Ulrich helps you explore in-depth scene work and character creation using both short-form and long-form improv techniques. Graduation show at the DC Improv on July 17! Prerequisite needed. starts 6/9 SOLD OUT |
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Beginning ImprovSix weeks, Sunday classes. Learn the basics of improv with instructor Chris Ulrich. Improv comedy helps people with teamwork and creative thinking. And best of all, it's fun! starts 6/10SOLD OUT |
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SNL Sketch WritingAll sections full. E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to be added to a wait list. 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! Three different sections to choose from. June 29 - July 1SOLD OUT |
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Five Minutes to FunnyFour weeks, Sunday classes. Our signature stand-up comedy class with instructor Chris Coccia. Learn the art of stand-up, polish a five-minute comedy set, and perform on the DC Improv stage on August 14! starts 7/15 SOLD OUT |
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Beginning ImprovFive weeks, Tuesday classes. "Improv for Fun!" Instructor Anna Bethel teaches basic improv skills and short form games, with an emphasis on the most important part of comedy: having a good time. starts 7/17 register now |
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Level 2: Characters and EmotionsFive weeks, Wednesday classes. (AKA Level 2 Short Form.) Anna Bethel teaches short-form improv games and exercises that allow students to create dynamic characters in their scene work. Graduation show at the Improv on August 28! Prerequisite: Beginning Improv or permission of instructor and principal. starts 7/18 register now |
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Level 2 ImprovFive weeks, Saturday classes. Instructor Chris Ulrich helps you explore character-building, physicality, object work and more. Graduation show at the Improv on August 19! starts 7/21 register now |
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Strong Characters WorkshopThree-hour Tuesday workshop. Instructor Stephanie Anderson (Second City Training Center) offers a workshop for improvisers and sketch writers. Prerequisite needed. July 24 register now |
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Diagnostics for Advanced ImprovisersThree-hour Wednesday workshop. Instructor Stephanie Anderson (Second City Training Center) offers a workshop for experienced improvisers. Prerequisite needed. July 25 register now |
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Creating Solo MaterialThree-hour Thursday workshop. Instructor Stephanie Anderson (Second City Training Center) offers a workshop for performers interested in creating "solo" material. Prerequisite needed. July 26 register now |
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Beginning ImprovFive weeks, Monday classes. Learn the basics of improv with instructor Chris Ulrich. Improv comedy helps people with teamwork and creative thinking. And best of all, it's fun! starts 7/30register now |