Improv Classes in NYC, New York

Looking for your voice? Start to find it with us. As women, we tend to find ourselves overthinking and trapped in our heads, focusing in on how we ‘should’ sound, what a strong communicator looks like, what answer would be perceived as the best one. And the best one often is, be you. In this class, we’ll take improv-based and public speaking...

Always wanted to take an Improv Class? Now is your chance to enjoy a free sessions (regularly priced $40). Every week we have professionals from many industries playing along side student and profressional performing artists. Whether you are looking for a career in acting/comedy or just self enrichment, please be our guest. We know you will be excited...

One of this country's most experienced and well-reviewed improv performers -- a veteran of over 4000 shows with Chicago CIty Limits -- can teach anyone to improvise! You do not need to be "fast on your feet" or "funny" or an extrovert, just someone who is willing to play. This class will help you at work with presentations and public speaking, socially,...

This course is an ongoing drop-in class that focuses on how to create improvised scenes and stories. Students are taught the basics of good scene work in a supportive environment. 

In this 5-hour Intensive workshop, limited to 10 actors, Andy will walk you through the psychology and technique of nailing your audition in the booth. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the city's top casting directors in one of the most vibrant and fast-growing markets.

All Experience Levels Welcome Using introductory principles and exercises, participants will learn and practice some basic improvisational techniques.  Students can expect to walk away from this class with a better understanding of "what's funny" and also receiving a bit of "stage time". Participation is strongly encouraged. Instructor is...

Join our class and learn from Carol Schindler, a founding member of the highly acclaimed Chicago City Limits improv troupe and a former student of improv legends Del Close, (Second City) and Paul Sills (The Compass Players). In this course she will teach a four-hour improv intensive for advanced improvisers.

A fun, friendly, encouraging class teaching the core principles of improv and focusing on truthful, relationship-based scene work.  All levels from beginner to advanced welcome as long-time Chicago City Limits cast member, head writer, and director of National Touring Company Carl Kissin personalizes instruction for each student.  This...

Learn how to put your thoughts and emotions into song and take your improv scenes to the next level! In this 8-week course you will learn the song structures you need to make up musicals on the spot. No need to be an experienced singer! Through exercises in group dynamic, support, and movement, you will learn how to turn every song you improvise into...

An ongoing drop-in class, for anyone who wants a quick tour of the improv world. The class is for all levels. Interested in improvisation but terrified of it at the same time? That's not unusual and in this one-hour class, you will find support combined with constructive comments from award-winning improviser/instructor Tom Soter (co-author of the...

Now apply what you've learned in Level One to create long form pieces. This class is heavy on exercises in the fundamental structural components of long form: scene work, group games, opening games, second beats, transitions, and callbacks. Students emerge from Level Two with the tools necessary to stage longer pieces with recurring themes and rich...

COME PLAY WITH US!!! Join us for an adult playground as Walt Frasier presents his Improv Comedy Workshop, a public version of his popular Corporate Team Building programs. Bring the office team or come to self enrich as we play a series of games that deliver laughs while building self confidence, public speaking and other skills...

Improv skills are invaluable for everything from: Business, public speaking & stand-up comedy. Improv improves Confidence, awareness and listening. Most importantly Improv equips you with the tools to apply in any situation in life. Improv for Life incorporates basic tools like eye contact, breathing, and honesty to help students build creative...

With the first two levels under your belt, it's time to focus on Harold, the original long form structure that changed the history of performance improvisation. Harold is popular for good reason - it's fun, relatively simple to learn, infinitely deep, and very satisfying for performers and audiences. Students will master the components of this dynamic...

In comparison to sketch and stand up comedy, improv is unplanned and unscripted. The most collaborative of the comedic art forms, the dialogue, action, story and characters are born from cohesive group work, spontaneity, grounded scenes and the talent to wield an entertaining world all based off an audience suggestion.  On the Spot: A Crash Course...