Improv Instructor: Conor O'Rourke

Conor O'Rourke has been performing comedy for more than 14 years. He was first introduced to improv in college, and he joined ComedySportz in 2009. Conor helped create the group Porkchop Volcano in 2013, which has performed at the DC Improv, Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse, Brightbox Theater, the Charm City Comedy Festival and more. He has extensive experience leading corporate team-building workshops and has taught introductory improv classes both the DC Improv and the Comedy Spot (in Northern Virginia). Conor still regularly performs all around the DMV.

Conor's Classes (in-person)

Level 1 | Beginning Improv for Teens. Learn basic improv skills and short form games, strengthen communication skills and have a great time. Four weeks plus a graduation show.

Level 1 | Beginning Improv. Learn basic improv skills and short form games, with an emphasis on teamwork, creative thinking and having a good time. Five or six weeks.

Level 1.5 | Short-Form Improv for Fun. Learn and practice improv games while having fun playing with other improvisers, without the emphasis on performing for an audience. Four weeks.

Level 2 | Level 2 Short-Form Improv. Further exploration of short-form improv, building on the skills developed in Beginning Improv. Five weeks. Ends with a graduation show.

Level 2 | Advanced Short Form: Character Work. Focus on creating and exploring characters. Five weeks.

Level 3 | Advanced Short Form. Incorporates new, advance games while reinforcing the fundamental building blocks of improv. Five weeks. Ends with a graduation show.

Classes Currently Scheduled