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Unleash your creativity and quick thinking with a variety of improv classes in NYC. Learn the art of improvisation, develop your comedic timing, and gain confidence in a supportive and fun environment.

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Hum

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

A solo show about how neurodivergence can save the world - one hum at a time. Each performance of "Hum" is live-improvised by a different musical guest, hearing the story for the very first time on stage. Musician TBA! At 10 years old, Julie became consumed with the question ‘what will happen next?’. When she couldn’t find an answer in her uncertain world, her body gave her one: a hum.  But when her hum was diagnosed as mild Tourette’s...

(25) All levels 21 and older
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$24.05
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Comfort Zone: Learning, Loving and Leaving It

James III's Comedy Classes and Coaching @ 18 W 18th Street, New York, NY

Identify, explore, and break out of your comfort zone. In this workshop, you’ll figure out how to excel improvising in your own skin. Make big, bold, and exciting choices from your home base so that you can use that foundation for making strong moves and choices outside of your comfort zone. This class works for absolute beginners as well as experienced improvisers looking to get more in touch with themselves as performers. Actors, if you got...

(2) All levels 18 and older
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Improv to Standup

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

You know you’re funny. You’re an improviser but you’ve always wondered what it would be like to be onstage by yourself, even though it sounds super scary. Let’s make it happen!  Improv to Stand-Up is the perfect class for improvisers who want to try stand-up for the first time and for stand-ups who need a little more guidance.  In this class, you’ll learn how to harness funny ideas from improv scenes (and life) and translate...

(252) All levels 18 and older
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$100

2 sessions

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Musical Improv Level 1: Structure

Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ 137 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the essential structures and techniques to craft hilarious musical scenes on the spot. Elevate your comedy and musical skills at Brooklyn Comedy Collective.

(4) All levels 16 and older
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$395

7 sessions

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Creating Solo Shows

Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ 109 Meserole St, Brooklyn, NY

The most powerful thing you have to say onstage comes from your own life experiences. What can you say, from your point of view, that no one else could express like you do? This class will mine your true-life stories to create a narrative solo show that represents your voice onstage.  Over the course of six weeks, students will learn to use all the tools and talents at their disposal to bring to life a thematically-driven, one-person show....

(4) Intermediate 16 and older
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$305

6 sessions

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Improv: Level 1

Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ 106 Cayler St, Brooklyn, NY

This is an in-person class. All students must submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon enrollment in order to participate. Masks must be worn entering and exiting the building, but will be optional once inside the classroom. First time taking an improv class? You’re in the right place. This class will introduce new improvisers to the value of saying “Yes, And” to every idea - especially their own - to become joyful, fearless, and bold...

(4) Beginner 16 and older
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$295

6 sessions

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Improv Level 3 Intermediate/Advanced

Brooklyn Improv Training @ 126 10th St, Brooklyn, NY

Students will learn the mid-form and long-form structures used across the world of improv. This advanced course focuses on interweaving multiple story lines, exploring nuanced character development, and composing as an ensemble. Forms explored: Le Ronde, the Harold, Countdown, and more. This course will complete with a Class Show offered for free to the adoring public. This class, taught by LOM co-founders, Nolan Kennedy and Crystal-Marie Alberson,...

(1) Advanced 18 and older
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$320

8 sessions

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Advanced Improv: Personal Notes

Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ 137 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn, NY

This class is all about giving students the personal feedback to light their improvisation on fire and burn away whatever fear is holding them back. Drawing on Philip's 20+ years of teaching improvisation, he will customize and organically tailor each class to the needs of the group, with everyone working collaboratively to help each other grow. This class challenges students to step into their unique voice as an artist and make choices from a place...

(4) Advanced 16 and older
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$300

5 sessions

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Advanced Workshop: Learning the Harold (and Keeping It Loose)

Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ 137 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Refine your improvisational skills to master the art of Harold. Delve into the intricacies of this renowned long-form comedic structure while honing your ability to stay loose and effortless on stage.

(4) Advanced 16 and older
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$300

5 sessions

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Musical Improv Level 2: Technique

Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ 137 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Sharpen your musical improv skills with advanced techniques to enhance your improvisational abilities and stage presence under the guidance of professionals.

(4) Intermediate 16 and older
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$395

7 sessions

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Improv Level 2: Intermediate

Brooklyn Improv Training @ 126 10th St, Brooklyn, NY

Deepen your improv skills in Improv Level 2 at Brooklyn Improv Training. Elevate your ensemble techniques with a focus on character development, status dynamics, and mastering medium to long-form scenes. Embrace the spirit of "strong and wrong" as you navigate improv challenges together, leading to a free showcase where you can demonstrate your newfound skills to friends, foes, and family.

(1) Intermediate 18 and older
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$320

8 sessions

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Ongoing Face Off Improv

Face Off University @ 37-02 Astoria Blvd, Astoria, NY

After you show off your new skills at the Face Off Jam, you may decide you need more Face Off! That's understandable! The Ongoing Face Off Improv Class runs in 5 week cycles (like the Intro Class), working different improv skills and formats each time: Short Form Games! Mid and Long Forms! Musical Improv! Theory & Technique! Students of different levels learn and grow side by side at Face Off Unlimited's Global Headquarters. With expert...

(1) All levels 18 and older
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$200

5 sessions

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Intro to Face-Off Improv

Face Off University @ 37-02 Astoria Blvd, Astoria, NY

Our class provides a fun, judgment free, creative environment in which to explore the fundamentals of improvisation. Using group games and exercises that any novice can master, our class is ideal for discovering “what improv is” and unlocking the creative potential inside all of us.  At the end of the five week course, students have the opportunity to demonstrate their freshly honed improv skills and are officially inducted into the ‘Face...

(1) Beginner 18 and older
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$200

5 sessions

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Level 4: Creating Through Improv

Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ 109 Meserole St, Brooklyn, NY

This class builds on the training in Level 3 of becoming an artist with a strong point of view, who creates and produces original work through improvisation. So often we judge our work before it's time to do so.  We will get out of our heads and on our feet in this class to improvise as much content as possible and create through volume. Students will be tasked weekly to come in with original material, ranging from characters pieces to sketches...

(4) Advanced 16 and older
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$275

6 sessions

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Level 3: Ensemble and Long-Forms

Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ 109 Meserole St, Brooklyn, NY

This class builds on the skills in Level 2 to teach students to command the stage as a fearless artist - while also focusing on being a team-player in any long-form ensemble. First, we challenge each student with exercises designed to wake up your individual creativity and ability to attack the stage confidently. We pair this self-empowerment with specific, personal notes to challenge your own artistic roadblocks and help you shape what you and...

(4) Intermediate 16 and older
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$275

6 sessions

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Sketch Thru Improv

Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ 109 Meserole St, Brooklyn, NY

Is your worst nightmare as a writer staring at a blank page? If so, learn how to create content through improvisation. So often we judge our work before it's time to do so. We will get out of our heads and on our feet in this class to improvise as much content as possible and create through volume. Students will be tasked weekly to come in with original material, ranging from character pieces to premises for group sketches. These pieces will then...

(4) Advanced 16 and older
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$295

6 sessions

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Face Off Short Form Gym

Face Off University @ 37-02 Astoria Blvd, Astoria, NY

Drop in for a quick improv session on Sunday Evenings !

(1) All levels 18 and older
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Storytelling 101

CLASS & CO @ 260 Ainslie St, Brooklyn, NY

Are you working on stand up, public speaking or have a solo show idea percolating in your brain? Do you want to inject more vulnerability into your comedy? Are you like me and have had a ton of truly ridiculous dating experiences!? In this writing/performance workshop, you’ll sharpen your skills with writing exercises designed to mine memories, improvisational exercises to define your voice, and personal notes to flesh out your material. By the...

(6) Beginner 17 and older
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$175

5 sessions

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Improv Basics Workshop

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

Michael Short wants to help you learn the basics of improv. Why improv? Because you've wanted to try something new, get better at public speaking, or just have a ton of fun. At this drop-in workshop, we're going to learn about how to start your improv scene from a strong, information-packed place. This class focuses on different ways to start a scene with strength and flexibility. It's easier than you think! Michael has 15 years performance experience,...

(252) Beginner 18 and older
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Try Improv - with The Magnet Theater

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

Brought to you by the esteemed Magnet Theater!  in this improv class, you'll get the perfect introduction to making stuff up.  Learn the basics of improvisation in a comfortable, playful, and supportive atmosphere.  Prepare to get fun and silly, but!--Improv won't just tap into your creative side.  You'll learn to trust your instincts and feel more comfortable on your feet, listening, creating, and building with others. ...

(252) All levels 18 and older
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