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.

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

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

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​

Arlington, VA

Intro to Improv

Tuesdays, March 24 - April 28

Five Weeks (off April 21)
8:00pm to 10:00pm

2116 19th St N,
Arlington, VA

Upper Level Spring Classes Now Under Construction...

FOUNDATION LEVEL IMPROV FORMATS

Get valuable improv experience and scene reps while taking your improv skills to the next level with these show formats.
Pre-requisite for all Foundational classes: Completion of Intro to Improv or equivalent.

Reston, VA

Format: Pretty Flower

Thursdays, March 12 - April 16

Six Weeks
6:30pm to 8:00pm

Learn and get reps with the Pretty Flower, a fun and very fast-paced format, while learning how to use time-shifts and tag-outs.

1615 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne Plaza
Reston, VA

Fairfax, VA

Format: Montage

Saturdays, March 14 - April 18

Six Weeks
11:00am to 12:30pm

Learn how to play Montage scenes and shows while getting experience and reps, starting with an opening and using concepts generated to fuel a series of amazing scenes.

10723 Main St
Fairfax, VA​

Arlington

Format Lab: The Deconstruction

Tuesdays January 13 - March 3

Six Weeks (off on third Tuesdays)
6:30pm to 8:00pm

A long-form show format that takes apart and rebuilds scenes as the show progresses, creating a fun cascade of grounded and crazy town scenes. 

VFW Post 3150

2116 19th St N
Arlington, VA

Annapolis MD

Montage Improv Formats

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

Falls Church, VA

Intro to Improv

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

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

Reston, VA

Intermediate Game

Thursdays, November 6 - December 18

Six Weeks (off November 27)
6:30pm to 8:00pm

Dive deeper into various aspects of game in improv, including character dynamics, patterns, analogous, and more!

1615 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne Plaza
Reston, VA

Fairfax, VA

Intermediate Game

Saturdays, November 8 - December 20

Six Weeks (off November 29)
11:00am to 12:30pm

Dive deeper into various aspects of game in improv, including character dynamics, patterns, analogous, and more!

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

Reston, VA

Scene

Thursdays, January 15 - February 19

Six Weeks
8:00pm to 9:30pm

Take your scenes to the next level, creating grounded, patient, relatable foundations that are both meaningful and hilarious. Also learn new show formats to expand upon your improv skills!

1615 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne Plaza
Reston, VA

Fairfax, VA

Intermediate Game

Saturdays, November 8 - December 20

Six Weeks (off November 29)
11:00am to 12:30pm

Dive deeper into various aspects of game in improv, including character dynamics, patterns, analogous, and more!

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

Arlington

Mini Class: Storytelling

Tuesdays November 25 - December 9

Three Weeks
7:00pm to 9:00pm

Learn skills and formats to bring storytelling elements into your improv, creating scenes and shows with satisfying beginnings, middles and endings.  

VFW Post 3150

2116 19th St N
Arlington, VA

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL IMPROV CLASSES & FORMATS

Grow your skills!

Fairfax, VA

Intermediate Character

Saturdays November 8 - December 20

Six Weeks (off November 29)
11:00am to 12:30pm

Comprehenself Counseling

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

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Reston, VA

Intermediate Game

Thursdays, November 6 - December 18

Six Weeks (off November 27)
8:oopm to 9:30pm

Washington Plaza Church

1615 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne Plaza
Reston, VA

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Fairfax, VA

Intermediate Scene

Saturdays, November 8 - December 20

Six Weeks (off November 29)
2:00pm to 3:30pm

Dive deeper into various aspects of game in improv, including character dynamics, patterns, analogous, and more!

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

Reston, VA

Storytelling

Thursdays, January 15 - February 19

Six Weeks
6:30pm to 8:00pm

Learn how to apply narrative storytelling elements and new improv formats including Rashomon Duologues, Until One Day, and many more.

1615 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne Plaza
Reston, VA

Annapolis MD

Intermediate: Scene

Wednesdays, November 5 - December 17

Six Weeks (off November 26)
6:30pm to 8:00pm

Take your scenes to the next level, creating foundations that are meaningful and hilarious!

111 Chinquapin Round Rd. Suite 200
Annapolis, MD

Annapolis, VA

Intermediate Character

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ArtFarm

111 Chinquapin Round Rd. Suite 200
Annapolis, MD

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ADVANCED LEVEL IMPROV CLASSES & FORMATS

Learn more advanced techniques, skills and show formats.

Falls Church, VA

Dramatic Improv

Mondays, January 12 - February 16

Six Weeks
8:00pm to 9:30pm

Push your boundaries and challenge your performance skills by focusing on realistic acting and emotions within improv scenes. NOTE: This class is limited to just 10 participants.

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

Annapolis MD

Longer Forms

Wednesdays, January 14 - February 18

Six Weeks
8:00pm to 9:30pm

Learn, hone, and practice advance formats and skills that sustain for entire shows with one team of improvisers. 

111 Chinquapin Round Rd. Suite 200
Annapolis, MD

Fairfax, VA

Longer Forms

SOLD OUT

Saturdays, January 17 - February 21

Six Weeks
12:30am to 2:00pm

Learn, hone, and practice advance formats and skills that sustain for entire shows with one team of improvisers. 

10723 Main St
Fairfax, VA​

Annapolis MD

Format: The Movie

Wednesdays, March 11 - April 15

Six Weeks
6:30pm to 8:00pm

Create long form shows based on scene painting, genre, character, and narration, creating an improvised movie together.

111 Chinquapin Round Rd. Suite 200
Annapolis, MD

Reston, VA

Storytelling Improv

Thursdays, November 6 - December 18

Six Weeks (off November 27)
8:00pm to 9:30pm

A long-form format that takes apart and rebuilds scenes as the show progresses, creating a fun cascade of grounded and crazytown scenes.

1615 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne Plaza
Reston, VA

Only 1 Spot Left!

Fairfax, VA

Advanced Performance

Saturdays, November 8 - December 20

Six Weeks (off November 29)
12:30pm to 2:00pm

Practice and hone advanced skills for scenes and shows, including The Movie, Harold, Deconstruction, Pretty Flower, and Armando/Asssscat.

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

Annapolis MD

Storytelling Improv

Wednesdays, January 14 - February 18

Six Weeks
6:30pm to 8:00pm

Learn how to apply narrative storytelling elements and new improv formats including Rashomon Duologues, Until One Day, and many more.

111 Chinquapin Round Rd. Suite 200
Annapolis, MD

Annapolis MD

Format: The Deconstruction

Wednesdays, November 5 - December 17

Six Weeks (off November 26)
6:30pm to 8:00pm

A long-form format that takes apart and rebuilds scenes, creating a fun cascade of grounded and crazy scenes.

111 Chinquapin Round Rd. Suite 200
Annapolis, MD

Annapolis, MD

The Improvised Movie

Wednesdays, November 5 - December 17

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ArtFarm

111 Chinquapin Round Rd. Suite 200
Annapolis, MD

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Fairfax, VA

The Deconstruction

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VFW Post 3150

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Annapolis, MD

Musical Improv Workshop (with Julie T)

Wednesday, October 29

7pm to 9pm
This is a one night workshop

Learn the fundamentals of musical improv!
For experienced and new musical improvisers! 

111 Chinquapin Round Rd. Suite 200
Annapolis, MD

Reston

Advanced Harold

Thursdays November 8 - December 20

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Comprehenself Counseling

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

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WORKSHOPS, JAMS, AND ELECTIVES

Shorter classes, workshops, and electives - Pre-requisites will vary

Reston, VA

FLEX Jams

Thursdays starting January 15

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

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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

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