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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Level 3 Improv: Advancing the Scene
November 9 - December 14
Five weeks on Saturdays, with instructor Chris Ulrich.
Level 2 Improv
November 10 - December 15
Five weeks on Sundays, with instructor Chris Ulrich. Grad show at the Improv December 17.
Five Minutes to Funny
November 17 - December 15
Four weeks on Sundays. Our signature stand-up comedy class with instructor Chris Coccia. Grad show at the Improv on December 18.
Stand-Up Workshop with Jessica Kirson
December 29
Sunday seminar. Performance tips and practical advice on the comedy business from one of the best stand-ups working today
Level 2 Improv
January 5 - February 2
Five weeks on Sundays, with instructor Chris Ulrich. Grad show at the Improv February 11.
Reading the Room: A Workshop
January 6 - February 10
Five weeks on Monday nights, with instructor Anna Bethel. Teaching improvisers the fine art of feeling out a crowd.
Beginning Improv
January 8 - February 5
Five weeks on Wednesday nights, with instructor Anna Bethel. Learn improv and have a great time!
Advancing the Harold
January 11 - February 22
Six weeks, Saturday classes. Instructor Chris Ulrich dives deeper into the popular long-form structure. Graduation show at the Improv on February 29!
Beginning Improv
January 11 - February 8
Five weeks on Saturdays, with instructor Chris Ulrich. Learn improv and have a great time!
Five Minutes to Funny
January 12 - February 9
Four weeks on Sundays. Our signature stand-up comedy class with instructor Chris Coccia. Grad show at the Improv on February 19.
Level 2: Characters and Emotions
January 14 - February 11
Five weeks on Tuesday nights, with instructor Anna Bethel. Grad show February 18.
Level 2 Stand-Up
January 18 - February 8
Four weeks on Saturdays. Further develop your craft with instructor Rahmein Mostafavi. Grad show February 20.
Intro to Sketch Comedy
February 15
Saturday. Instructors from the Bad Medicine troupe help you get from a premise to a fully realized sketch in one day!
Five Minutes to Funny
February 23 - March 22
Four weeks on Sundays. Our signature stand-up comedy class with instructor Chris Coccia. Grad show at the Improv on March 25.
Sketch Comedy: Page to Stage
February 29
Saturday. Turn your comedy writing into a live performance with guidance from members of Bad Medicine.
Level 2 Improv
March 1 - March 29
Five weeks on Sundays, with instructor Chris Ulrich. Grad show at the Improv March 31.
Beginning Improv
March 2 - April 6
Six weeks on Mondays, with instructor Chris Ulrich. Learn improv and have a great time!
Short Form: Relationships & Story
March 3 - March 31
Five weeks on Tuesday nights, with instructor Anna Bethel. Grad show April 7.
Beginning Improv
March 4 - April 1
Five weeks on Wednesdays, with instructor Anna Bethel. Learn improv and have a great time!
Beginning Improv
March 7 - April 18
Six weeks on Saturdays, with instructor Chris Ulrich. Learn improv and have a great time!
SNL Sketch Writing
TBA
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.