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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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Launch Into 'Yes!' Improv

Improvolution @ 115 MacDougal St, New York, NY

Discover the basics of improvisation through fun games and simple scene work in this engaging and supportive 4-session class at Improvolution. Explore the key components of improv, from connecting and communicating to building scenes, emotions, and characters. Join us for a ton of noncompetitive fun!

(65) Beginner 18 and older
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$195

4 sessions

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Improv Comedy 4 Teens Times Square NYC

New York Improv Theatre (8 Improv) @ 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY

Our #1 Rule: HAVE FUN but never at another's expense! Improv and Stand-Up Comedy help students discover their best selves building self confidence, creative writing, critical thinking and public speaking. We offer weekly classes Winter, Spring and Fall, plus Summer Camps. We also have teachers at schools, camps and community centers on weekends and after school. Each session starts with Improvisation, playing games that are a ton of fun while teaching...

(73) All levels 16 - 19 years old
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$300

10 sessions

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Master Class for All Levels

Chicago City Limits @ 39 W 29th St, New York, NY

Inspired by classes taught by improv legend Del Close, this mixed level Master Class brings together beginner, intermediate and advanced students to create a dynamic class for improv lovers of all kinds. In doing so, new students benefit from learning by example and working with more experienced improvisers. More seasoned students step up their game as they learn to support and facilitate the work of new students and expand their skill sets with...

(10) All levels 18 and older
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$395

8 sessions

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Improv & Stand-Up Comedy for Teens

New York Improv Theatre (8 Improv) @ 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY

“COMEDY” is “COOL”. “COMEDY” refers to our favorite TV shows, movies and comedy talent. We teach the same valuable skills as any theater program, but simply by using the term Improv “COMEDY” we reach the widest possible audience. Students from the inner most city and highest ranking private schools equally love and respond to comedy. We all use COMEDY to deal with stress and hardship. We open the door with COMEDY and teaching...

(73) All levels 13 - 17 years old
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$1,250

25 sessions

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5-Week Improv for Professionals + Educators

The Engaging Educator @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY

Have the time and don’t want to join a class of actors? We’ve got the class for you! We take our three-week program and raise the bar in this intensive six week program. We got the request for a longer class, and we listened! How is this different than our three week class? We’re diving deeper into taking initiative, connecting with each other and the audience and enhancing active listening skills. We’ll check in three times on goals: in...

(401) All levels 18 and older
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$180

5 sessions

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Improv I: Fundamentals

The Barrow Group Acting School @ 520 8th Avenue, New York, NY

Unlock your imagination, develop spontaneity, and enhance collaboration skills with The Barrow Group Acting School's improv training. Discover the joy of playfulness and gain confidence as you explore the fundamentals of improvisation in this exciting class. No experience is needed, just a willingness to have fun!

(66) Beginner 18 and older
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$295

6 sessions

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Improv Intensive for Female Professionals + Educators

The Engaging Educator @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY

Remember how we said our classes are like going to the gym for your brain? In this 3-week class, we’ll practice what we preach, focusing in on flexing the skills that make us a bigger, faster and stronger us. Improv is all about communication, and we understand the importance of creating a safe space to work listening skills, focus, public speaking, presence, flexibility, and confidence. We’ll zoom in on the idea of building a team, remaining...

(401) All levels 18 and older
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$109

3 sessions

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Speak Up: Using Improv for Presentation/Public Speaking

The Engaging Educator @ 520 8th Ave, New York, NY

Looking to level-up presentation and speaking skills? Maybe you have a big meeting, interview or conference coming up, and you have no clue where to start? This class will get you thinking about how you present yourself and what your words mean – and how people view you and your style! Through improv-based activities and homework (YEP! You all get an A just for doing it – don’t worry) we’ll zoom in on your personal style for presenting –...

(401) All levels 18 and older
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$119

3 sessions

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Improv for Professionals

Input Lofts (formerly WECREATE) @ 58 E. 11th St. 8th Fl, New York, NY

This intro class will begin to enhance your skills in public speaking, focused listening, responding, flexibility and specificity – leading to greater confidence and lower inhibitions when speaking or presenting. Improvisation is not just something for actors and comedians. MBA Students are being asked to take improv classes. Why? The answer is the same reason why professionals and educators should be trained: the root is in communication. Even...

(160) Beginner 16 and older
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Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

Sunday Night Improv @ 236 W 78th St, New York, NY

An ongoing drop-in class, for anyone who wants a quick tour of the improv world. The class, for all levels, features performers from the cast of Sunday Night Improv. You can do scenes with veteran improv performers – and then stay and see them perform in Sunday Night Improv! Note: Cost of class includes admission to Sunday Night Improv comedy jam that evening at 6PM.

(173) All levels 15 and older
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After School Tween Improv (Ages 10-13)

The Barrow Group Acting School @ 312 W 36th St, New York, NY

The Tween Improv class explores improvisation games, techniques, and concepts in a fun, supportive environment. This class encourages students to become more spontaneous, creative, playful, and imaginative, all while developing valuable theater and interpersonal skills. The class begins with Ensemble Building exercises to strengthen the ensemble and encourage positivity as well as enhance listening and reacting skills. Students will then work on...

(66) Beginner 10 - 13 years old
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$425

10 sessions

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After School Teen Improv (Ages 14-17)

The Barrow Group Acting School @ 312 W 36th St, New York, NY

The Teen Improv class explores improvisation games, techniques, and concepts in a fun, supportive environment. This class encourages students to become more spontaneous, creative, playful, and imaginative, all while developing valuable theater and interpersonal skills. The class begins with Ensemble Building exercises to strengthen the ensemble and encourage positivity as well as enhance listening and reacting skills. Students will then work on...

(66) All levels 14 - 17 years old
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$425

10 sessions

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Improv 4 Tweens Times Square NYC

New York Improv Theatre (8 Improv) @ 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY

Improv and Stand-Up Comedy help students discover their best selves building self confidence, creative writing, critical thinking and public speaking. We offer weekly classes Winter, Spring and Fall, plus Summer Camps. We also have teachers at schools, camps and community centers on weekends and after school. Each session starts with Improvisation, playing games that are a ton of fun while teaching valuable life skills. These are the same games...

(73) All levels 10 - 12 years old
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$400

9 sessions

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Improv for Everyone

Sunday Night Improv @ 150 W 46th St, New York, NY

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.

(173) All levels 15 and older
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Improv Level Up

The Engaging Educator @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY

This three-week intensive is a blast of improv for professionals. Consider this a personal training session at the gym. We’ll take what you learned in your Level One class and raise the stakes. This class focuses more on being in the moment, focus, flexibility and initiative – and pushes the skills built in Level One. Each class is different – and filled with different students from our Level One classes. If you’ve taken a class or three...

(401) All levels 18 and older
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$89

3 sessions

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Long Form Improv Comedy

New York Improv Theatre (8 Improv) @ 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY

This class is designed to go past improv basics. Through different drills, exercises and games, we'll strengthen your improv skills. We'll focus on improv techniques that will help you build richer characters, make stronger initiations, and raise the stakes of your scene work by making more dynamic choices. Every week will focus on a different Long Form Style.  Teacher: Samuel Van Wyk MC, Teacher, Corporate Event Specialist. Member of EIGHT...

(73) Intermediate 16 and older
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$400

8 sessions

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Trial Essentials Class 101

Acting School for Film and Television @ 150 West 46th St, New York, NY

If you are simply interested in getting a small dose of what happens in film acting, and wish to try a single class before committing to a course of study, we offer a trial class of our Essentials of Film Acting Course. Almost every entering student should start with this class, even those with substantial theatrical backgrounds. The classes teach acting for camera - film and television - all classes are on camera and you review your work at the...

(62) All levels 12 and older
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$150
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Listening with Your Whole Body

ANDTheatre Company @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY

In this Master Class, you will learn how to: Bring awareness of your actor’s body on stage. Stay within the realm of truth of the world you build. Viscerally know when you are in the flow of listening. Emotionally respond to your scene partner using physical choices.  Be comfortable being in a constant state of discovery. Go deep into self-awareness and find meaning beyond just the words. Understand that the actor is a vessel for improv...

(149) All levels 19 and older
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6-Week Improv for Professionals + Educators

The Engaging Educator @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY

Have the time and don’t want to join a class of actors? We’ve got the class for you! We take our three-week program and raise the bar in this intensive six week program. We got the request for a longer class, and we listened! How is this different than our three week class? We’re diving deeper into taking initiative, connecting with each other and the audience and enhancing active listening skills. We’ll check in three times on goals: in...

(401) All levels 18 and older
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$180

5 sessions

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Improv(e) Yourself: Improv for Professionals

The Engaging Educator @ 58 E. 11th St, New York, NY

Improvisation isn’t just for actors and comedians – it’s for everyone. Even MBA Students are being asked to take improv classes as part of their required courses. Why? Improv education focuses on key skills in communication – public speaking, listening, presence, connection and focus. We communicate every day – and there is a difference between doing it habitually and doing it well and with intention. Heard of the ‘Yes, And’ idea elevation...

(401) All levels 18 and older
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