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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SNL Sketch WritingAll sections full. E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to be added to a wait list. 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! Three different sections to choose from. June 29 - July 1SOLD OUT |
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Beginning ImprovFive weeks, Tuesday 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 7/17 SOLD OUT |
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Level 2: Characters and EmotionsRegistration closed! Five 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 |
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Level 2 ImprovRegistration closed! Five weeks, Saturday classes. Instructor Chris Ulrich helps you explore character-building, physicality, object work and more. Graduation show at the Improv on August 19! starts 7/21 |
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Beginning ImprovFive 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 7/30SOLD OUT |
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Beginning ImprovFive 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 9/8register now |
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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 October 3! starts 9/9 SOLD OUT |
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Level 3 Improv: Advance the SceneFive weeks, Wednesday 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 9/12 SOLD OUT |
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Level 2 Stand-UpFour weeks, Saturday classes. Getting more serious about comedy? Further develop your material and get practical advice on working your way into the comedy scene, from instructor Rahmein Mostafavi. Graduation performance on October 11! starts 9/15 SOLD OUT |
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Intro to the HaroldSix weeks, Saturday classes. Instructor Chris Ulrich teaches you the famed long-form improv style developed by Del Close. Graduation show at the Improv on October 30. Prerequisite needed. starts 9/22 register now |
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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 October 24! starts 9/23 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 9/24register now |