Why Learn Improv?
Anyone Can Learn Improv
You don't need to be a natural comedian. Just say the words 'Yes' + 'And' and you will be able to create an improv scene. From this simple Yes-And foundation, hilarious scenes will emerge. Our training will have you creating successful improv scenes within the very first class!
- Pick it up in Minutes
- Meet Fun New People
- Laugh Hard for 90 Minutes
Improv Helps at Work
The 'Yes-And' philosophy can be applied to the workplace for team building, collaboration, and creativity. Top corporations integrate improv into their training and development programs. We can help your organization discover these useful and fun skills!
- Helps with Presentation Skills
- Brainstorm More Effectively
- Improve Teamwork
Improv Helps with Life
You can meet new people, ease anxiety, and relieve stress after a long day of work.
Improv classes are often referred to as 'Recess for Adults', and 'Cheaper than Therapy'.
- Can Help with Anxiety
- Be Part of A Team
- Sparks Creativity
Improv Classes
We offer Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Improv Classes across the Washington DC Metro Area. It’s a great way to do meet new people!
New in-person Intro to Improv classes are now enrolling in Annapolis, and Easton in Maryland – and in Reston, Falls Church, Fairfax City, and Mosaic District in Northern Virginia.
INTRO TO IMPROV CLASSES - START HERE!
Learn the fundamentals of improv comedy including Yes-And, Got Your Back teamwork, creating characters on the fly, and recognizing and playing with scene game. No acting or comedy experience needed! We’ll teach you everything you need to know.
Annapolis MD
Intro to Improv
Wednesdays, March 11 - April 15
Six Weeks
8:00pm to 9:30pm
111 Chinquapin Round Rd. Suite 200
Annapolis, MD
Falls Church, VA
Intro to Improv
Wednesdays, March 11 - April 15
Six Weeks
6:30pm to 8:00pm
520 N. Washington Street (aka 29)
Falls Church, VA
4 Spots Left!
Reston, VA
Intro to Improv
Thursdays, March 12 - April 16
Six Weeks
8:00pm to 9:30pm
1615 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne Plaza
Reston, VA
Fairfax, VA
Intro to Improv
Saturdays, March 14 - April 18
Six Weeks
9:30am to 11:00am
10723 Main St
Fairfax, VA
NEW!!!
Chantilly, VA
Intro to Improv
Sundays, March 15 - April 26
Six Weeks (off April 5)
2:00pm to 3:30pm
14155-J Sullyfield Circle
Chantilly, VA
CORE PRINCIPLES
Improv Classes & Formats
Build upon your new improv abilities and get performance experience! Take these classes in any order. Pre-requisite: Completion of Intro to Improv or equivalent
Annapolis MD
Montage - Format Lab
Wednesdays, March 11 - April 15
Six Weeks
8:00pm to 9:30pm
Learn new improv show formats, openings, and skills while also gaining valuable experience and practice reps in scenes and shows.
111 Chinquapin Round Rd. Suite 200
Annapolis, MD
Sold Out!
Reston, VA
Montage - Format Lab
Thursdays, March 12 - April 16
Six Weeks
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Learn new improv show formats, openings, and skills while also gaining valuable experience and practice reps in scenes and shows.
1615 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne Plaza
Reston, VA
3 Spots Left!
Fairfax, VA
Character
Saturdays, March 14 - April 18
Six Weeks
11:00am to 12:30pm
Learn how to build bigger, better, and more complex characters with unique points of view for improv scenes.
10723 Main St
Fairfax, VA
Falls Church, VA
Montage - Format Lab
Mondays, March 16 - April 20
Six Weeks
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Learn new improv show formats, openings, and skills while also gaining valuable experience and practice reps in scenes and shows.
520 N. Washington Street (aka 29)
Falls Church, VA
Arlington, VA
Scene
Tuesdays, March 24 - May 5
Six Weeks (off on third Tuesdays)
8:00pm to 9:30pm
Take your scenes to the next level, creating grounded, patient, relatable foundations that are both meaningful and hilarious.
2116 19th St N,
Arlington, VA
INTERMEDIATE IMPROV
Improv Classes & Formats
Expand your improv abilities and performance with more complicated scenes, skills, and performance formats
Sold Out!
Reston, VA
Pretty Flower - Format Lab
Thursdays, March 12 - April 16
Six Weeks
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Learn The Pretty Flower format which starts with a central hub scene and expands outwards into quick tangental cutaway scenes which are the ‘petals’ of the flower.
1615 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne Plaza
Reston, VA
Annapolis MD
Short Form Musical Improv
Wednesdays, March 18 - April 22
Six Weeks
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Learn and play with a new short form musical improv format every week!
111 Chinquapin Round Rd. Suite 200
Annapolis, MD
Arlington
The Armando - Format Lab
Tuesdays, March 24 - May 5
Six Weeks (off on third Tuesdays)
6:30pm to 8:00pm
VFW Post 3150
2116 19th St N
Arlington, VA
ADVANCED IMPROV
Longform Improv Classes & Formats
Learn performance level techniques and show formats
Sold Out!
Fairfax, VA
The Harold
Saturdays, March 14 - April 18
Six Weeks
12:30am to 2:00pm
The ultimate long-form improv format created by Del Close. Together build an advanced, hilarious, and cohesive thirty minute show complete with group games.
10723 Main St
Fairfax, VA
BEYOND
Longform Improv Classes & Formats
Stretch the boundaries of improv performance
Falls Church, VA
Realistic Characters and Emotions
Mondays, March 16 - April 20
Six Weeks
8:00pm to 9:30pm
Learn and practice acting techniques to bring more genuine characters and emotional reactions to improv scenes.
520 N. Washington Street (aka 29)
Falls Church, VA
WORKSHOPS, JAMS, AND ELECTIVES
Shorter classes, workshops, and electives - Pre-requisites will vary
Reston, VA
FLEX Jams
Thursdays - OFF February 26th and March 5th - Returning March 12th!
8pm to 9:30pm
Flex your improv muscles in our weekly jam and get your scene reps in! For new and experienced improvisers! Only $10!
1615 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne Plaza
Reston, VA
What Our Students Are Saying:
Improv for the Workplace
Bring some fun to your workplace! We offer workshops for companies and organizations to build teamwork, improve communication skills, and help with team-oriented creativity!
UPCOMING IMPROV SHOWS & EVENTS
Holiday Improv Show - Falls Church
Saturday, December 13 at 8:00pm
222 N. Washington St, Falls Church
Battle Royale Show
Friday, December 19 at 7:00pm
VFW 3150 - Arlington, VA
Holiday Improv Show - Annapolis
Saturday, December 20 at 8:00pm
111 Chinquapin Round Rd, Annapolis
ArtFarm
Saturday, October 25th at 8:00pm
Artfarm - Annapolis, MD
Falls Church, VA
Saturday, November 8th at 8:00pm
Falls Church, VA
Falls Church, VA
Saturday, November 8th at 8:00pm
Falls Church, VA