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.
Stand-Up Coaching
One-hour sessions
Get one-on-one coaching from our stand-up comedy instructors, Chris Coccia and Rahmein Mostafavi. All sessions are via video conferencing.
Beginning Improv Online
September 8 - September 22
Three weeks on Tuesday nights, with instructor Anna Bethel. Learn improv and have a great time!
Five Minutes to Funny Online
September 13 - October 4
Four weeks. An online version of our signature stand-up comedy class with instructor Chris Coccia. Online graduation show October 11.
Advanced Improv Performance Online
September 13 - October 4
Four classes on Sundays, with instructor Chris Ulrich. Online graduation show October 12.
Intro to Sketch Comedy Online
September 17 - October 8
Four weeks on Thursday nights, meeting online. Instructors from the Bad Medicine troupe teach you the basics of sketch comedy and give you feedback on your writing. If the class is sold out, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and ask to be put on a wait list.
Beginning Improv Online
October 6 - October 20
Three weeks on Tuesday nights, with instructor Anna Bethel. Learn improv and have a great time!
Happy Hour Improv Jam (Online)
October 12 - November 2
Monday evenings. Flex your comedy muscles by playing improv games for an hour, once a week.
Level 2 Stand-Up Online
October 14-28
Three weeks on Wednesdays. Further develop your craft in this online class with instructor Rahmein Mostafavi.
Level 2 Sketch Comedy Online
October 14 - November 18
Six weeks on Wednesday nights, meeting online. Take your sketch writing to the next level with help from the instructors in Bad Medicine! If the class is sold out, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and ask to be put on a wait list.
Level 2 Improv Online
October 17 - November 7
Four weeks on Saturdays, with instructor Chris Ulrich. Online graduation show November 9.
Beginning Improv Online
October 17 - November 7
Four weeks on Saturdays. 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!
Intro to the Harold Online
October 18 - November 8
Four weeks on Sundays. Instructor Chris Ulrich teaches the long-form improv style developed by Del Close. Online grad show November 16.
Pinpoint Point of View (Online)
October 21
Three-hour workshop. Hone your improv skills with David Razowsky, former artistic director of the Second City Los Angeles.
Play the Moment (Online)
October 22
Three-hour workshop. Hone your improv skills with David Razowsky, former artistic director of the Second City Los Angeles.
Focus on the Shiny Object (Online)
October 23
Three-hour workshop. Hone your improv skills with David Razowsky, former artistic director of the Second City Los Angeles.
Know Your Status (Online)
October 24
Three-hour workshop. Hone your improv skills with David Razowsky, former artistic director of the Second City Los Angeles.
Level 3 Improv Online: Advancing the Scene
November 14 - December 12
Four classes on Saturdays, with instructor Chris Ulrich.
Pinpoint Point of View (Online)
December 16
Three-hour workshop. Hone your improv skills with David Razowsky, former artistic director of the Second City Los Angeles.
Play the Moment (Online)
December 17
Three-hour workshop. Hone your improv skills with David Razowsky, former artistic director of the Second City Los Angeles.
Perfect the Element of Surprise (Online)
December 18
Three-hour workshop. Hone your improv skills with David Razowsky, former artistic director of the Second City Los Angeles.
Finding the WOW (Online)
December 19
Three-hour workshop. Hone your improv skills with David Razowsky, former artistic director of the Second City Los Angeles.