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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SNL Sketch Writing
April 6-7, 2019
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.
Improvising as an Actor
June 22-23
Weekend intensive workshop with Second City veteran David Razowsky. Showcase performance with David the night of June 23.
Five Minutes to Funny
June 30 - July 21
Four weeks on Sundays. Our signature stand-up comedy class with instructor Chris Coccia. Grad show at the Improv on July 24.
Short Form: Relationships & Story
July 9 - August 6
Five weeks on Tuesday nights, with instructor Anna Bethel. Grad show August 13.
Beginning Improv
July 10 - August 7
Five weeks on Wednesday nights, with instructor Anna Bethel. Learn improv and have a great time!
Level 2 Improv
July 13 - August 10
Five weeks on Saturdays, with instructor Chris Ulrich. Grad show at the Improv August 17.
Level 2 Stand-Up
July 13 - August 3
Four weeks on Saturdays. Further develop your craft with instructor Rahmein Mostafavi. Grad show August 11.
Level 3 Improv: Advance the Scene
July 29 - August 26
Five weeks on Mondays, with instructor Chris Ulrich.
Five Minutes to Funny
August 4 - August 25
Four weeks on Sundays. Our signature stand-up comedy class with instructor Chris Coccia. Grad show at the Improv on August 28.
Reading the Room: A Workshop
August 12 - September 16
Five weeks on Monday nights, with instructor Anna Bethel. Teaching improvisers the fine art of feeling out a crowd.
Beginning Improv
September 3 - October 1
Five weeks on Tuesday nights, with instructor Anna Bethel. Learn improv and have a great time!
Level 2: Characters and Emotions
September 4 - October 2
Five weeks on Wednesday nights, with instructor Anna Bethel. Grad show October 7.
Beginning Improv
September 7 - October 12
Six weeks on Saturdays, with instructor Chris Ulrich. Learn improv and have a great time!
Level 2 Improv
September 8 - October 6
Five weeks on Sundays, with instructor Chris Ulrich. Grad show at the Improv October 8.
Beginning Improv
September 9 - October 14
Six weeks on Monday nights, with instructor Chris Ulrich. Learn improv and have a great time!
Intro to the Harold
September 21 - October 26
Six weeks, Saturday classes. Instructor Chris Ulrich teaches the long-form improv style developed by Del Close. Graduation show at the Improv on October 28.