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 - 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

Create an entire improv show originating and inspired by a monologue

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

Battle Royale Show
Friday, November 21 at 7:00pm
VFW 3150 - Arlington, VA