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.
Intro to Sketch Comedy
May 21 - June 11 (online)
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.
Five Minutes to Funny Online
May 31 - June 21 (online)
Four weeks. An online version of our signature stand-up comedy class with instructor Chris Coccia. Online graduation show June 28.
Beginning Improv Online
June 6 - June 27 (online)
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!
Level 3 Improv Online: Advancing the Scene
June 6 - June 27 (online)
Four classes on Saturdays, with instructor Chris Ulrich.
Level 2 Improv Online
June 7 - July 5 (online)
Five weeks on Sundays, with instructor Chris Ulrich. Online graduation show July 5.
Five Minutes to Funny Online
June 9 - June 30 (online)
Four weeks. An online version of our signature stand-up comedy class with instructor Chris Coccia. Online graduation show July 7.
Level 2 Stand-Up Online
June 15 - June 29
Three weeks on Mondays. Further develop your craft in this online class with instructor Rahmein Mostafavi.
SNL Sketch Writing Online
July 11-12
Two-day online workshop. Learn how to write and submit great sketch comedy with Ali Farahnakian, a former SNL writer and founder of the Peoples Improv Theater. Presented via Zoom video conferencing
Beginning Improv Online
July 14 - July 28
Three weeks on Tuesday nights, with instructor Anna Bethel. Learn improv and have a great time!
Level 2 Stand-Up Online
July 18 - August 1
Three weeks on Saturdays. Further develop your craft in this online class with instructor Rahmein Mostafavi.
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.