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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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Intro to Improv

Q.E.D.

Come learn the basics of long form improvisation technique in this fun and laid back workshop! In this introductory class, we will focus on the principals of building two person scenes through the concept of "Yes, and". By the end of the workshop you'll be equipped with the tools and confidence to jump onstage and perform grounded, hilarious scenes at any jam or show. No experience necessary!

(252) Beginner 18 and older
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Improv Online for Teens

Chicago City Limits @ CCL Virtual Classroom

Let's face it, your socially isolated teenagers are driving you crazy. But guess what? You're driving your teenagers crazy, too! Everybody needs a break!  CCL's Improv for Teens class is for 12-17 year olds with or without any theater or improv experience. Your teens will discover new abilities, improve self-confidence, and have a great time doing it.

(10) All levels 12 - 17 years old
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$95

4 sessions

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Guest Artist Workshop: Get Real

ANDTheatre Company

Learn to bring a bit of reality to our scenes. Stop improvising like an improvisor and start acting like a real person on stage! Our real life interactions and discoveries are so much more entertaining than the contrived inventions we make up on stage.

(149) All levels 19 and older
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Improv(e) Yourself: Improv for Professionals & Eductors

Be Social Change

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...

(245) All levels 18 and older
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What’s Your Status? with Irene Carroll

ANDTheatre Company

Have you thought about how to play your status in your improvisational scenework? Have you thought how it is to change your status once the scene is up and running? In improvisational theater, “status” refers to the power difference in the relationship between two (or more) characters. In this class we will work on your character’s status and how you can change through body language, actions, and manner of speaking to your fellow actors.

(149) Beginner 19 and older
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CSZ Rec League

ComedySportz New York

If you’ve taken improv class and can’t wait to entertain your loyal fans, CSZ Rec League is for you.  The Rec League is a performance class in which you will be coached each week by a seasoned CSZ instructor on how to play Comedysportz.  On the last Sunday of the month, you will take the field and perform Comedysportz with an official CSZ Referee and Announcer for your loyal fans.  This is a great class for improvisers looking...

All levels 18 and older
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$300

8 sessions

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ANDUniversity: Improv Resolutions

ANDTheatre Company

It’s a new year so let’s re-energize and set goals. In this workshop, we’ll do some exercises to stretch and work out our improv muscles and allot time for scene work targeted toward common improv goals.

(149) All levels 19 and older
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Virtual ANDU Improv Workshop: Documentary Now

ANDTheatre Company

Virtual AND U - 5 Senses of Improvisation A Workshop with Irene Carroll - Find out what happens when we use all of our senses in improvisation. There are many things at play when we improvise. This workshop will help you get in tune with your 5 senses and show how that helps influence you (and your scene partner.) See what it is like to Look, Hear, Feel, Smell and YES even Taste things in your scene work. You'll find out pretty fast how truthful...

(149) All levels 19 and older
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Improv!

The Writers and Actors Group

These 90-minute online workshops are for humans who want to be:​ better actors funnier people more comfortable in their bodies more adventurous less uptight and need to get the stick out of their *ss and lighten the f*** up. If you're human, and over the age of 16, and you don't mind getting weird, or hearing profanity, laughing uncomfortably, or falling flat on your face in front of an online room of strangers, then join us! Because everyone...

(24) All levels 12 and older
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Advanced Improv Workshop

Q.E.D.

This two hour workshop is all about spontaneity and getting out of your head.  Introducing effective techniques and exercises to break out of that negative loop of self-doubt that sometimes drags down your improv work.   T.J. Mannix is a veteran improvisor, actor, voice over artist, teacher, and acting coach in NYC for 15 years. He has appeared in more than 85 TV and radio commercials - along with roles on “Law and Order:...

(252) Advanced 16 and older
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Sketch Comedy - Parody Writing Workshop

IN Studios

Watch SNL or other sketch shows, and you'll see a lot of parodies... commercial parodies, movie parodies, news parodies and more. They're fun to watch ... and a perfect vehicle to start writing sketch comedy. Learn how to turn your own parody ideas into written sketches in this 4-week sketch writing clinic. If you've ever wanted to write for late night TV, it all starts here. Got an idea, or pitch or pages to read? We'll guide you through the process...

(20) All levels 18 and older
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PowerPoint Happy Hour

Energize Your Voice @ 300 8th ave , Brooklyn, NY

PowerPoint Happy Hour is when you try to give a stellar presentation sight unseen. Each person who is randomly selected will get a PowerPoint and 7-10 minutes to present as they see fit. Completely improvised!  Do you know how to tell a good story? Are you great at sales? What about public speaking? Dare I mention improv? What about having a laugh with a bunch of daring individuals? Okay, now we’re cooking! Deets for the evening: Show...

(65) All levels 21 and older
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Intermediate Improv for Personal Development

West Los Angeles College

Already have improv experience under your belt and ready for more? Join Matthew and continue to whittle your inner critic as you develop even more comfortability expressing yourself. Practice exercises designed to focus your mind on the meaningful cues that help you think on your feet, respond, and converse.  Learn why honing listening skills is critical to fully understanding questions before you reply. Think in the moment at a high level...

(58) Intermediate 18 and older
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Improv 202: Scene Work

ComedySportz New York

In this class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of improvisation! Through warm-ups, exercises and games, we help improve skills such as listening, teamwork, trust, public speaking, instinct, and agreement, all while laughing and learning. Classes are two hours long and take place once a week for 6 weeks. Classes are lead by an expert facilitator, and ensemble member who has years of experience teaching and performing improvisation. There is...

All levels 18 and older
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Improvisation Comedy Lab at IN Studios

IN Studios @ 134 W 29th St, New York, NY

Get Seen and Be Heard! Sharpen your improvisation skills and develop new tools at this one-day Comedy Lab. Show off your killer improvisation skills right away - jump on stage and perform with other improvisers at our mixer following the Comedy Lab. In the full-day Comedy Lab at IN Studios, rotate through three unique improvisation workshops with master teachers.  After the lab, join us for an improvisation mixer and see IN Studios original...

(20) All levels 18 and older
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ONLINE Fun with Improv class

Fun w Improv. Improv Now.

This is for everybody, whether your a newbie or novice (experienced) improvisers, actor, people who have fear in public speaking and for anyone who is looking for (((FUN))). This will help actors and improvisers, to be ready on stage and to always be prepared to do different characters. It is great for those who are shy or just nervous. It is great if you have a fear in public speaking. This is great to do by yourself, with friends, family, or even...

(45) All levels 18 and older
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Outdoor Improv Class In Central Park

Fun w Improv. Improv Now.

Improv Class for all levels. First time trying or the most seasoned improviser, this is for all. This is great for help in public speaking, for anxiety problems, for those who are shy, for those who are into acting, for those who just want to see how much fun this is. This is for all. I accept paypal and venmo payments for only $7. and the early bird secures their spot. If you register, it will not confirm your spot, but we will send you details...

(45) All levels 16 and older
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Improv 404: Styles and Genres

ComedySportz New York

Improv 404 focuses on successfully using genre in performance.  Genre parody is common in sketch comedy, but often avoided in performance improvisation. 404 provides a survey of the most common categories of genres/styles. Prerequisite: Improv 303

Intermediate 18 and older
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Improv 505: Advanced Short-Form Performance

ComedySportz New York

Provides an introduction to the world of professional improvisation with direct feedback and drilled scenes. In 505, your class works together to craft a unique short-form performance and in the process learns about the intricacies of effective game play, show pacing, and transition techniques.  Prerequisite: Improv 404

Advanced 18 and older
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From the Page to the Stage

IRTE

Improv is where you are tasked to create big characters on the spot. Sometimes they can be forgettable, but other times, you come up with something wonderful that deserves a chance to not only be seen again, but to be worked on and written for.   In our workshop, we will improvise and create characters and then work on them in monologue and scene form. If we are lucky, you will walk out with some new people you can use in future scripted shows,...

(2) All levels 16 and older
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