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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Reading the Room: A WorkshopFive weeks, Wednesday classes. Instructor Anna Bethel helps improvisers with the fine art of feeling out a crowd -- and how to apply that knowledge to performing and moderating short-form improv games. Prerequisite: Level 1 and 2 or permission from instructor and principal. starts 2/21 SOLD OUT |
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Advancing the Scene: A WorkshopFive weeks, Saturday classes. Chris Ulrich helps you refine your approach to any improv experience, helping you sharpen the characters and choices that can make for a great performance. Prerequisite: Level 1 and 2 or permission from instructor and principal. starts 3/10 CLOSED |
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Beginning ImprovSix weeks, Saturday 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 4/7SOLD 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 May 2! starts 4/8 SOLD OUT |
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Level 2 ImprovFive weeks, Sunday classes. Instructor Chris Ulrich helps you explore character-building, physicality, object work and more. Graduation show at the Improv on May 8! starts 4/8 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 4/9SOLD OUT |
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Level 2: Characters and EmotionsFive weeks, Tuesday 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 May 22! Prerequisite: Beginning Improv or permission of instructor and principal. starts 4/10 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 4/18 SOLD 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 June 19! starts 5/13 SOLD OUT |
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Level 3: Relationships and StoryFive weeks, Monday classes. AKA Level 3 Short Form. Anna Bethel builds on lessons and short-form games from earlier classes, teaching students the value of intriguing relationships and compelling narratives in their scene work. Graduation show June 25. starts 5/14 register now |
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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 register now |
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YOU: A WorkshopTwo-day master class. Second City veteran David Razowsky teaches "YOU," showing students the life-changing awareness of “You ... being on stage with you.” June 2-3 register now |
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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 6/4register now |
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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 register now |
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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 6/10register now |
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SNL Sketch WritingTwo-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 1register 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 |