Meet People
Create Comedy
Laugh Hard

In-Person Classes in the DC Area in Maryland and Northern Virginia: Annapolis, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, Mosaic District, Reston

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!

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!

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'.

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

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.

Mosaic District, VA

Intro to Improv

Tuesdays, December 3 - January 21

7:00pm to 8:30pm

Six Weeks - off Dec 24 & 31

8101a Lee Hwy

Falls Church, VA

Annapolis, MD

Intro to Improv

Wednesdays, January 8 - February 12

Six weeks

6:30pm to 8:00pm

111 Chinquapin Round Rd, Suite 208

Annapolis MD

NEW! Arlington, VA

Intro to Improv

Mondays, January 9 - February 13, 2025

Six weeks

6:30pm to 8:00pm

2116 19th St. N.

Arlington, VA

Reston / Herndon, VA

Intro to Improv

Thursdays, January 9 - February 13

Six weeks

8:00pm to 9:30pm

1615 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne Plaza

Reston, VA

Fairfax City, VA​

Intro to Improv

Saturdays, January 11 - February 15

Six weeks

1:30pm to 3:00pm

3919 Blenheim Blvd, Suite 83-C,​

Fairfax, VA​

Falls Church, VA

Intro to Improv

Mondays, January 6 - February 10, 2025

Six weeks

8:00pm to 9:30pm

1057 Broad Street, Suite 216

Falls Church, VA

DROP-IN IMPROV CLASSES

Casual, drop-in classes with a rotating slate of improv lessons and formats for improvisers of any level, including brand-new improvisers! It’s a great way to try out improv before committing to a full six-week class as well as great practice for those who already have some experience.

Arlington, Virginia

Thursdays, Nov 7, Nov 14, Nov 21, Dec 5, Dec 12, Dec 19 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

2116 19th St N, Arlington, VA 22201

Weekly Drop-In Classes

UPPER LEVEL IMPROV CLASSES

Level 2 - Intermediate Improv

Expand your improv knowledge with new skills in playing with patterns, heightening, character creation, scene support, and environment. Pre-requisite: Intro to Improv or equivalent.

Level 2: Intermediate Improv

Reston

Wednesdays, January 9 - February 13 - 8pm to 9:30pm

Pre-requisite: Completion of Intro to Improv or Equivalent

Level 3 - Advanced Improv

Learn advanced improv skills including incorporating realistic emotions, group games, and bringing back recurring scenes, all in preparation for learning The Harold.

Level 3: Advanced Improv

Annapolis

Wednesdays, January 8 - February 12 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Pre-requisite: Completion of Level 2

Level 3: Advanced Improv

Falls Church

Mondays, Jan 6 to Feb 10 - 8pm to 9:30pm

Pre-requisite: Completion of Level 2

Improv Labs

Learn a variety of Intermediate and Advanced improv formats and skill sets.

Advanced Lab: Advanced Coaching

Falls Church

Mondays, Jan 6 to Feb 10 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Pre-requisite: Completion of Level 3: Advanced Improv

Advanced Lab: The Improvised Movie

Reston

Thursdays, Jan 9 to Feb 13 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Pre-requisite: Completion of Level 3: Advanced Improv

Intermediate Lab - Storytelling & Narrative

Fairfax

Saturdays, Jan 11 to Feb 15 10:30am to 12pm

Pre-requisite: Completion of Level 1: Intro to Improv

Advanced Lab - The Deconstruction

Fairfax

Saturdays, Jan 11 to Feb 15 12pm to 1:30pm

Six weeks - off January 25

Pre-requisite: Completion of Level 3: Advanced Improv

Musical Improv

Learn to build improvised musicals from thin air. No singing or musical abilities required. 

Intro to Musical Improv

Annapolis

Wednesdays, January 8 - February 12 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Advanced Formats Lab

Annapolis

Wednesdays, Nov 6 to Dec 18 - 8pm to 9:30pm

Six weeks - off November 27

Pre-requisite: Completion of Level 3: Advanced Improv

Intro to Musical Improv

Reston - Coming Soon!

Tuesdays: Dates Feb TBA - 7pm to 8:30pm

ImprovQuest

Improv + RolePlaying Games

Embark on a captivating fusion of improvisation and fantasy role-playing games! Join us as we intricately weave together improv performances, skillfully crafting narratives around the unpredictability of dice rolling and the art of long-form character creation. Unleash your creativity in a dynamic blend of theatrical spontaneity and strategic storytelling, where every roll of the dice shapes a unique and engaging experience

ImprovQuest: Level 1

Fairfax City

February 1 - March 8 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Six Weeks

Comprehenself Counseling, 3919 Blenheim Blvd, Suite 83-C, Fairfax, Virginia, 22030

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

Falls Church, VA - Saturday December 14 @ 7pm

Arlington, VA - Friday December 20 @ 7pm

Annapolis, MD - ArtFarm: Saturday, December 21 @ 8pm