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.

Reston / Herndon, VA

Intro to Improv

Thursdays, May 1 - June 5

6:30pm to 8:00pm

Six weeks

1615 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne Plaza

Reston, VA

Falls Church, VA

Intro to Improv

Mondays, May 5 - June 16

Six weeks (off May 26)

8:00pm to 9:30pm

222 N. Washington St.

Falls Church, VA

Arlington, VA

Intro to Improv

Tuesdays, May 6 - June 24

Six weeks (off May 20 & June 17)

8:00pm to 9:30pm

2116 19th St. N.

Arlington, VA

Mosaic District/Falls Church, VA

Intro to Improv

Tuesdays, March 11 - April 15

8:00pm to 9:30pm

Six Weeks

Instructor: Dan B

8101a Lee Hwy

Falls Church, VA

Fairfax City, VA​

Intro to Improv

Saturdays, March 8 - April 19

Six weeks (off March 29)

1:00pm to 2:30pm

Instructors: Dan B & John M

3919 Blenheim Blvd, Suite 83-C,​

Fairfax, VA​

Oakton/Vienna, VA

Intro to Improv

Saturdays, March 1 - April 12

Six weeks (off March 29)

2:00pm to 3:30am

Instructor: Dan B

2854 Hunter Mill Road

Oakton, VA

Annapolis, MD

Intro to Improv

Wednesdays, May 7 to June 11

Six weeks

6:30pm to 8:00pm

111 Chinquapin Round Rd, Suite 208

Annapolis MD

UPPER LEVEL IMPROV CLASSES & ELECTIVES

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.

Fairfax
Level 2 - Intermediate Improv

Saturdays, May 3 - June 14 - 1pm to 2:30pm (off May 24)

3919 Blenheim Blvd.
Suite 83-C, Fairfax, VA

Prerequisite: Completion of Level 1

Arlington
Level 2 - Intermediate Improv

Tuesdays, May 6 - June 24 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Six weeks (off May 20 & June 17)

2116 19th St N, Arlington, VA

Prerequisite: Level 1 or equivalent

Annapolis
Level 2 - Intermediate Improv

Wednesdays, May 14 - June 18 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Six weeks

111 Chinquapin Round Rd, Annapolis

Prerequisite: Level 1 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.

Annapolis
Level 3 - Advanced Improv

Wednesdays, May 7 - June 11 - 8:00pm to 9:30pm

111 Chinquapin Round Rd, Annapolis

Prerequisite: Level 2 or equivalent

Level 4 - The Harold

Start with an opening, establish three recurring scenes, and mix in some group games and you have the ultimate long-form improv format created by Del Close. Together build an advanced, hilarious, and cohesive thirty minute show. Pre-requisite: Completion of L3 or teacher approval

Reston
Level 4 - The Harold

Thursdays, May 1 - June 5 - 8:00pm to 9:30pm

1615 Washington Plaza, Reston, VA

Prerequisite: Level 2

Mosaic District
Level 2 - Intermediate Improv

Tuesdays, March 18 - April 22 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Instructor: Dan B

8101a Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA

Prerequisite: Level 1 or equivalent

Learn, practice and play with The Mad Rituals, a show comprised of three formats with origins going back to Del Close in Chicago.

Annapolis
Level 4 - The Harold

Wednesdays, March 5 - April 9 - 8:00pm to 9:30pm

Instructor: Dan B

111 Chinquapin Round Rd, Annapolis

Prerequisite: Level 3

Improv Labs & Electives

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

Reston
LAB - Alternative Formats

Learn and play a series of formats such as The Ladder, LaRonde, Pretty Flower, and more! Pre-requisite: Completion of Level 3.

Thursdays, May 1 - June 5 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Instructor: Sol A

1615 Washington Plaza, Reston, VA

Prerequisite: Completion of Level 3

Fairfax
Character LAB

Learn how to create unique characters both on the fly and to your collection for future scenes

Saturdays, May 3 - June 14 - 10:00am to 11:30pm (off May 24)

3919 Blenheim Blvd.
Suite 83-C, Fairfax, VA

Prerequisite: Completion of Level 3

Fairfax
LAB - The Improvised Movie

Create an entire 30 minute improvised movie on the fly.

Saturdays, May 3 - June 14 - 11:30am to 1:00pm (off May 24)

3919 Blenheim Blvd.
Suite 83-C, Fairfax, VA

Prerequisite: Completion of Level 3

Falls Church
LAB: Short Form Into Long Form

Learn short form (Whose Line is it Anyway style) games and then incorporate them into long form style improv.

Mondays, May 5 - June 16 - Six weeks (Off May 26)
6:30pm to 8:00pm

222 N. Washington St., Falls Church, VA

Prerequisite: Completion of Level 3

Annapolis
LAB - Alternative Formats

Learn and play a series of formats such as The Ladder, LaRonde, Pretty Flower, and more! Pre-requisite: Completion of Level 3.

Wednesdays, May 7 - June 11 - 8:00pm to 9:30pm

Instructor: Chris M

111 Chinquapin Round Rd, Annapolis

Prerequisite: Completion of Level 3

Fairfax
The Deconstruction

Saturdays, March 5 - April 9 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Instructor: Matt G

222 N. Washington St., Falls Church, VA

Prerequisite: Intro to Improv

Fairfax
Advanced Coaching

Saturdays, March 5 - April 9 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Instructor: Teresa C

111 Chinquapin Round Rd, Annapolis

Prerequisite: Musical Improv Level 1. 

Reston
Advanced Coaching

Thursdays, March 5 - April 9 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Instructor: Matt G

222 N. Washington St., Falls Church, VA

Prerequisite: Intro to Improv

Falls Church
Advanced Coaching

Saturdays, March 5 - April 9 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Instructor: Teresa C

111 Chinquapin Round Rd, Annapolis

Prerequisite: Musical Improv Level 1. 

Musical Improv

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

Falls Church
Musical Improv: Level 2

Wednesdays, May 7 - June 11 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Instructor: Matt G

222 N. Washington St., Falls Church, VA

Prerequisite: Intro to Improv

Annapolis
Musical Improv: Level 3

Wednesdays, May 7 - June 11 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Instructor: Teresa C

111 Chinquapin Round Rd, Annapolis

Prerequisite: Musical Improv Level 2

Level 2: Intermediate Improv

SOLD OUT!

Reston

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

Pre-requisite: Completion of Intro to Improv or Equivalent

Level 3: Advanced Improv

Annapolis

Wednesdays, January 15 - February 19 - 8:00pm to 9:30pm

Pre-requisite: Completion of Level 2

Level 3: Advanced Improv

Falls Church

Mondays, Jan 13 to Feb 17 - 8pm to 9:30pm

Pre-requisite: Completion of Level 2

Intermediate Lab: Give It Up for Games

Annapolis

Wednesdays, January 15 - February 19 - 8pm to 9:30pm

Pre-requisite: Completion of Level 1: Intro to 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 Improvised Movie

SOLD OUT!

Reston

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

Pre-requisite: Completion of Level 3: Advanced Improv

Advanced Lab: Advanced Coaching

Falls Church

Mondays, Jan 13 to Feb 17 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Pre-requisite: Completion of Level 3: Advanced Improv

Advanced Lab - The Deconstruction

Fairfax

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

Six weeks

Pre-requisite: Completion of Level 3: Advanced Improv

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

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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

Battle Royale
Third Fridays of the Month (Next April 18)
VFW Post 3150
Arlington, VA