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
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.
Arlington, VA
Intro to Improv
Thursdays, March 6 - April 10, 2025
Six weeks
8:00pm to 9:30pm
Instructor: Dan B
2116 19th St. N.
Arlington, 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
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
Annapolis, MD
Intro to Improv
Wednesdays, April 2 to May 7
Six weeks
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Instructors: Dan B & Becky S
111 Chinquapin Round Rd, Suite 208
Annapolis MD
Falls Church, VA
Intro to Improv
Wednesdays, April 2 to May 7
Six weeks
8:00pm to 9:30pm
Instructors: Lauren M & Jeremy R
222 N. Washington St.
Falls Church, VA
Reston / Herndon, VA
Intro to Improv
Tuesdays, March 11 - April 15
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Six weeks
Instructor: Wes G
1615 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne Plaza
Reston, 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
UPPER LEVEL IMPROV CLASSES & ELECTIVES
Spring Semester is under construction!
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.
Annapolis
Level 2 - Intermediate Improv
Wednesdays, March 5 - April 9 - 8:00pm to 9:30pm
Instructor: Teresa C
111 Chinquapin Round Rd, Annapolis
Prerequisite: Level 1 or equivalent
Arlington
Level 2 - Intermediate Improv
Thursdays, March 6 - April 10 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Instructor: Dan B
2116 19th St N, Arlington, VA
Prerequisite: Level 1 or equivalent
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
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.
Reston
Level 3 - Advanced Improv
Thursdays, March 6 - April 10 - 8:00pm to 9:30pm
Instructor: TBA
1615 Washington Plaza, Reston, VA
Prerequisite: Level 2
Level 4 - The Harold
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 - Advanced Formats: Ssssuper Armando
Learn, practice and perform the Ssssuper Armando, a UCB Asssscat style long-form show format.
Thursdays, March 6 - April 10 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Instructor: Sol A
1615 Washington Plaza, Reston, VA
Prerequisite: Completion of Level 4
Fairfax
LAB - Advanced Formats
Learn, practice, and play with advanced formats such as The Pretty Flower, The LaRonde, Monoscenes, and more!
Saturdays, March 8 - April 19 - 10:00am to 11:30am
(off March 29)
Instructor: Dan B
3919 Blenheim Blvd.
Suite 83-C, Fairfax, VA
Prerequisite: Completion of Level 3
Fairfax
LAB - The Mad Rituals
Learn, practice and play with The Mad Rituals, a show comprised of three formats with origins going back to Del Close in Chicago.
Saturdays, March 8 - April 19 - 11:30am to 1:00pm
(off March 29)
Instructor: Dan B
3919 Blenheim Blvd.
Suite 83-C, Fairfax, VA
Prerequisite: Completion of Level 4
Falls Church
LAB - Advanced Formats: The Deconstruction
Learn, practice and perform the Deconstruction style long form show format.
Mondays, March 10 - April 14 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Instructor: Dan B
222 N. Washington St., Falls Church, VA
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 1
Wednesdays, March 5 - April 9 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Instructor: Matt G
222 N. Washington St., Falls Church, VA
Prerequisite: Intro to Improv
Annapolis
Musical Improv: Level 2
Wednesdays, March 5 - April 9 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Instructor: Teresa C
111 Chinquapin Round Rd, Annapolis
Prerequisite: Musical Improv Level 1.
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

Deconstruction Night & Jam
Monday Nights at 8pm
Starting March 10th
Falls Church, VA
