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
July 14 - July 28
Three weeks on Tuesday nights, with instructor Anna Bethel. Learn improv and have a great time!
Beginning Improv Online
July 18 - August 15 (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
July 19 - August 16 (online)
Four classes on Sundays, with instructor Chris Ulrich.
Five Minutes to Funny Online
July 21 - August 11 (online)
Four weeks. An online version of our signature stand-up comedy class with instructor Chris Coccia. Online graduation show August 17.
Five Minutes to Funny Online
August 16 - September 6 (online)
Four weeks. An online version of our signature stand-up comedy class with instructor Chris Coccia. Online graduation show September 13.
Beginning Improv Online
September 8 - September 22
Three weeks on Tuesday nights, with instructor Anna Bethel. Learn improv and have a great time!
Level 2 Improv Online
September 12 - October 3
Four weeks on Saturdays, with instructor Chris Ulrich. Online graduation show October 6.
Beginning Improv Online
September 12 - October 3
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!
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.
Happy Hour Improv Jam (Online)
September 14 - October 5
Monday evenings. Flex your comedy muscles by playing improv games for an hour, once a week.
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!