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!
- 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
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 - Winter
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
Mondays, January 12 - February 16
Six Weeks
6:30pm to 8:00pm
520 N. Washington Street (aka 29)
Falls Church, VA
Arlington, VA
Intro to Improv
Tuesdays, January 13 - March 3
Six Weeks (off on 3rd Tuesdays)
8:00pm to 9:30pm
2116 19th St N,
Arlington, VA
Annapolis MD
Intro to Improv
Wednesdays, January 14 - February 18
Six Weeks
6:30pm to 8:00pm
111 Chinquapin Round Rd. Suite 200
Annapolis, MD
Reston, VA
Intro to Improv
Thursdays, January 15 - February 19
Six Weeks
6:30pm to 8:00pm
1615 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne Plaza
Reston, VA
Fairfax, VA
Intro to Improv
SOLD OUT
Saturdays, January 17 - February 21
Six Weeks
9:30am to 11:00am
10723 Main St
Fairfax, VA
INTERMEDIATE IMPROV CLASSES & FORMATS
Take your improv skills to the next level with these skills and formats. Pre-requisite: completion of Intro to Improv or equivalent.
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
Scene
Wednesdays, January 14 - February 18
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!
111 Chinquapin Round Rd. Suite 200
Annapolis, MD
Reston, VA
Character
SOLD OUT
Thursdays, January 15 - February 19
Six Weeks
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Learn how to develop deeper and more interesting characters on the fly as well as building a roster of go-to characters for scenes.
1615 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne Plaza
Reston, VA
Fairfax, VA
Scene
SOLD OUT
Saturdays, January 17 - February 21
Six Weeks
11:00am to 12:30pm
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!
10723 Main St
Fairfax, VA
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
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 IMPROV CLASSES & FORMATS
Learn more advanced techniques, skills and show formats. Pre-requisite: completion of at least two Intermediate Level classes
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
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