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'.

Yes And Baby!

Improv Classes

We offer Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Improv Classes across the Washington DC Metro Area from Annapolis to Loudoun. It’s a great way to meet new people!

 

New in-person Intro to Improv classes are now enrolling in Annapolis in Maryland – and in Arlington, Reston, Falls Church, Fairfax City, and Chantilly in Northern Virginia.

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! 

IMPROV CLASSES

Our improv classes are designed for ages 18 and up

START HERE: Intro to Improv

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

Intro to Improv Classes

Chantilly, VA

Intro to Improv

Sundays, November 8 - December 20

Six Weeks (off November 27)
2:00pm to 3:30pm

14155-J Sullyfield Circle
Chantilly, VA

Annapolis MD

Intro to Improv

Wednesdays, November 11 - December 16

Six Weeks
8:00pm to 9:30pm

111 Chinquapin Round Rd. Suite 200
Annapolis, MD

Arlington

Intro to Improv

Tuesdays, November 10 - December 15

Six Weeks
8:00pm to 9:30pm

VFW Post 3150

2116 19th St N
Arlington, VA

Reston, VA

Intro to Improv

Thursdays, January 14 - February 18

Six Weeks
6:30pm to 8:00pm

1615 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne Plaza
Reston, VA

Fairfax, VA

Intro to Improv

Saturdays, January 16 - February 20

Six Weeks
9:30am to 11:00am

10723 Main St
Fairfax, VA​

Falls Church, VA

Intro to Improv Intensive

Wednesdays, July 22, 29, & August 5

Three Weeks / Six Sessions
6:30pm to 8:45pm

520 N. Washington Street (aka 29)
Falls Church, VA

Chantilly, VA

Intro to Improv Intensive

Sundays, July 12, 19 & 26

Three Weeks / Six Sessions
12:30pm to 2:45pm

14155-J Sullyfield Circle
Chantilly, VA

Falls Church, VA

Intro to Improv

Mondays, November 9 - December 14

Six Weeks
6:30pm to 8:00pm

520 N. Washington Street (aka 29)
Falls Church, VA

Annapolis MD

Intro to Improv Intensive

Wednesdays, August 8, 15 & 22

Three Weeks / Six Sessions
6:30pm to 8:45pm

111 Chinquapin Round Rd. Suite 208
Annapolis, MD

Fairfax, VA

Intro to Improv Intensive

Saturdays, August 11, 18 & 25

Three Weeks / Six Sessions
9:30am to 11:45am

10723 Main St
Fairfax, VA​

Chantilly, VA

Intro to Improv Intensive

Sundays, August 16, 23 & 30

Three Weeks / Six Sessions
12:30pm to 2:45pm

14155-J Sullyfield Circle
Chantilly, VA

Intermediate Level Improv Classes

You've completed Level 1 Intro to Improv (or equivalent) and have a good handle on Yes-And and Got Your Back

Falls Church, VA

Level 2: Intermediate Improv

Teachers: Lauren M & Jeremy R

Expand upon your improv skills with character work, deeper game play, recurring scenes

Wednesdays, November 4 - December 16

Six Weeks (off Nov 25)
6:30pm to 8:00pm

520 N. Washington Street (aka 29)
Falls Church, VA

Fairfax, VA

Level 2: Intermediate Improv

Teacher: Dan B

Expand upon your improv skills with character work, deeper game play, recurring scenes

Saturdays, November 7 - December 19

Six Weeks (off November 28th)
9:30am to 11:00am

10723 Main St
Fairfax, VA​

Annapolis, MD

Level 2: Intermediate Improv

Expand upon your improv skills with character work, deeper game play, recurring scenes

Wednesdays, November 11- December 16

Six Weeks
6:30pm to 8:00pm

111 Chinquapin Round Rd. Suite 200
Annapolis, MD

Chantilly, VA

Format Lab: The Armando

Teacher Dan B

Learn the Armando format which begins with a true life story told by monologue, which inspires a montage of improv scenes. 

Sundays, November 8 - December 20

Six Weeks (off November 27)
12:30pm to 2:00pm

14155-J Sullyfield Circle
Chantilly, VA

Advanced Level Improv Classes

You've completed Level 2 Intermediate (or equivalent experience) and want to dig deeper into improv

Fairfax, VA

Level 3: Advanced Improv

Teacher: Dan B

Dig deeper into advanced improv skills, build grounded scenes that are honest and organic, more advanced game play, and higher end techniques for performance.

Saturdays, November 7 - December 19

Six Weeks (off November 28th)
11:00am to 12:30pm

10723 Main St
Fairfax, VA​

Annapolis, MD

Advanced Format Lab: The Piñata

Teacher: Dan B

Learn a fun and challenging mono-character improv format that features groups scenes, followed by intricate exploration of characters, relationships, and themes, then ending with all of it spilling out in every direction.

Wednesdays, November 11- December 16​

Six Weeks
8:00pm to 9:30pm

111 Chinquapin Round Rd. Suite 200
Annapolis, MD

Reston, VA

Making Bolder Choices

Teacher: Rob B

Learn how to develop more interesting characters, relationships, and scenes through a variety of short form games.

Thursdays, November 12 - January 7

Six Weeks (off Nov 26, Dec 24 & 31)
6:30pm to 8:00pm

1615 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne Plaza Reston, VA

Arlington, VA

The Harold

The ultimate long-form improv format created by Del Close. As a team, build an advanced, hilarious, and cohesive thirty minute show with an opening, nine scenes that build upon each other, and group games.

Tuesdays, September 22 - October 27

Six Weeks
6:30pm to 8:00pm

VFW Post 3150

2116 19th St N
Arlington, VA

Reston, VA

Level 2: Intermediate Improv

Teacher: Dan B

Expand upon your improv skills with character work, deeper game play, recurring scenes

Thursdays, October 29 - December 17

Six Weeks (off Nov 5 and 26)
8:00pm to 9:30pm

1615 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne Plaza
Reston, VA

Reston, VA

Level 3 - Advanced Improv

Dig deeper into advanced improv skills, build grounded scenes that are honest and organic, more advanced game play, and higher end techniques for performance.

Thursdays, September 10 - October 15

Six Weeks
6:30pm to 8:00pm

1615 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne Plaza
Reston, VA

Arlington, VA

The Harold

The ultimate long-form improv format created by Del Close. As a team, build an advanced, hilarious, and cohesive thirty minute show with an opening, nine scenes that build upon each other, and group games.

Tuesdays, September 15 - October 20

Six Weeks
6:30pm to 8:00pm

VFW Post 3150

2116 19th St N
Arlington, VA

Annapolis, MD

Level 3 - Advanced Improv

Dig deeper into advanced improv skills, build grounded scenes that are honest and organic, more advanced game play, and higher end techniques for performance.

Wednesdays, September 16 - October 21

Six Weeks
6:30pm to 8:00pm

111 Chinquapin Round Rd. Suite 200
Annapolis, MD

Performance Level Improv Classes

You've completed Level 3 Advanced (or equivalent experience) and want to do high end improv and perform regularly on troupes

Fairfax, VA

Advanced Armando

Teacher: Dan B

Using The Armando format as the base to create a 90 minute show with advanced level scenes.

Saturdays, November 7 - December 19

Six Weeks (off November 28th)
12:30pm to 2:00pm

10723 Main St
Fairfax, VA​

Musical Improv Classes

It's improv, but with singing!

Arlington, VA

Intro to Musical Improv

Teachers: James & Andrew

Discover the joy of musical improv! In this six-class course, you’ll learn the foundations of creating fully-realized songs on the spot—no prior singing or songwriting experience necessary. You’ll learn how to build an improvised song with a scene partner, back up a song as part of an ensemble, and use basic song structures to turn your character’s point of view into a full-fledged musical number. The six weeks will culminate in a live performance!
Prerequisite: Intro to Improv or equivalent.
Please note: This class is not able to be covered under passes or vouchers.

Thursdays, October 15 - December 3
off on November 5th and November 26 (for Thanksgiving)

Six Weeks
7:00pm to 9:00pm

VFW Post 3150

2116 19th St N
Arlington, VA