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!
- Pick it up in Minutes
- Meet Fun New People
- Laugh Hard for 90 Minutes
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!
- Helps with Presentation Skills
- Brainstorm More Effectively
- Improve Teamwork
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'.
- Can Help with Anxiety
- Be Part of A Team
- Sparks Creativity
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
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
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
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