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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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Introduction to Improvisation

ComedySportz New York

In our Introduction to Improvisation 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 4 weeks. Classes are taught by an expert facilitator from the ComedySportz who has years of experience teaching and performing...

Beginner 18 and older
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$200

4 sessions

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Improvising with Props

IRTE

On Thursday, February 6th, from 7-9pm, IRTE will be hosting our annual "Improvising with Props" workshop. Our intent is to brainstorm new and innovative ways to use the props in our current collection. For example, at past IRTE shows, you may have seen us use red streamers for blood, blonde wigs as puppet rats, a blue plastic sheet to simulate a swimming pool. We're looking to get on our feet and discover new ways to think about...

(2) All levels 16 and older
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Scenes That Work! Scotty's Scene Builder Workshop

IRTE @ 411 W 41st St, New York, NY

Scene work is the backbone of improvisational theatre. It is the medium through which we explore the larger narrative. But in improvisation, “in the moment,” we’ll often sabotage ourselves and create unnecessary challenges to overcome. Remember back to that last scene you were in that crashed and burned. I guarantee that the mistakes were made in the first 30-seconds. Scotty teaches how to initiate scenes that work so you can tell...

(2) All levels 16 and older
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NYC Over 30 Improv

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

This class will showcase on a regular basis at a different performance venues. NYC improv class taught by Second City Alum, sponsored by IN Conservatory and the school! Maturity You don't need a lot of Improv experience but you do need a lot of life experience. This workshop is for people 30 and over, (or commensurate maturity level). Our focus will be on the fundamentals of improvisational theatre. As much as i love and appreciate improv comedy,...

(20) All levels 18 and older
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INprov Fundamentals with Scotty Watson

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

In this laser-focused, highly-supportive workshop, you'll learn the skills that all the improv pros rely on to move scenes forward. Improvisation skills are more important than ever in the audition room and on the set. Add improv to your professional tool box. Finding agreement Building a narrative Establishing who, where and what you want Working moment to moment Filling your work with emotion and point of view No experience necessary -...

(20) All levels 18 and older
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$20

6 sessions

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Cagematch 2121: Improv Competition

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

The year is 2121, and the world government has outlawed the only weapon strong enough to defeat them: LONG-FORM IMPROV. After a year of improv showdowns, the Rebellion continues the search for the best improv team in existence (in NYC)!!!  Join us every other week as two teams go head to head to determine who is funny (by audience vote). Help the Rebellion find the ultimate comedy weapon. Your vote could save our world–AND OUR FUTURE!!! ...

(25) All levels 21 and older
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$13.55
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Workshop: Grounded Play w/ Noah Telson

Brooklyn Comedy Collective

Are you feeling like your scenes are going off the rails? Too much crazy town? Are you enjoying an 'out there' style of play but feel like you’re not making connections on stage? This workshop focuses on grounded play and how to anchor your improv in the 'Truth of the Scene'; the emotionally tangible and relatable. Students will improvise paced, grounded scenes that put emphasis on performing with integrity and the relationship between nuanced...

(4) Intermediate 16 and older
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Improv Fundamentals 2

Brooklyn Improv Training

Areas of focus include: character work, status, medium and long form scenes, and much more, all while embracing the “strong and wrong” and learning how to figure it out together. This class culminates in a free showcase for friends, foes, and family. This class, taught by LOM co-founders, Nolan Kennedy and Scarlet Maressa Rivera, is the next step in the process of creating spontaneous work as a cohesive ensemble. This 6-week intermediate Improv...

(1) Intermediate 18 and older
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Next Level Sh*t: Scene Studies

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

Take your improv skills to new heights with Next Level Sh*t: Scene Studies. Dive deep into specific improv concepts and explore different improv forms in a supportive and trusting environment. Taught by a seasoned improv veteran, this workshop is for the seasoned improviser looking to fine-tune their skills. Ages 18 and up.

(1) Advanced 18 and older
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Acting for Film, TV and Theatre

The Actor's Corner NYC @ 260 W 36th St, New York, NY

This four week consecutive Acting Class is offered for all levels of skill and experience. Join other actors on Monday evenings for a guided interactive exploration of the tools you need to grow and get work in film, television or theater. Week 1:  Focus on Improve skills. Understand these techniques that you will need in every audition. Week 2:  Focus on Scene Study. Scenes to be personally selected to compliment your qualities. Week...

All levels 18 and older
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$175

4 sessions

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Improv + Communication Skills for Women

The Engaging Educator @ Online Classroom via Zoom, New York, NY

Please note, this class will be held over ZOOM in a password-protected room. Please download Zoom prior to class! 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...

(401) All levels 18 and older
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Storytelling for Personal Growth: Find Your Voice

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The Story Studio @ Zoom online platform, New York, NY

Would you like to be more social or more emotionally expressive in your everyday life? Do you find it challenging deciding what stories you’d like to share and what they really mean? Have you been thinking about taking a storytelling workshop, but feel like an absolute beginner? Here is a workshop that creates a safe and nurturing space for those who are new to the cathartic and empowering craft of storytelling. Through the daily practice of journaling...

(67) All levels 18 and older
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$350

5 sessions

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2-Day Storytelling for Personal Growth

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The Story Studio @ Zoom online platform, New York, NY

Would you like to be more social or more emotionally expressive in your everyday life? Do you find it challenging deciding what stories you’d like to share and what they really mean? Have you been thinking about taking a storytelling workshop, but feel like an absolute beginner?  Our 2-Day Personal Growth workshop creates a safe and nurturing space for those who are new to the cathartic and empowering craft of storytelling. Through the practice...

(67) All levels 18 and older
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$150

2 sessions

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Drop In Sketch Clinic

IN Studios @ 330 7th Ave, New York, NY

Got an idea, or pitch or pages to read? The Doctor is IN! IN Team Sketch Writers will help you get your sketch off the page and onto the stage. Come and participate! Laughter truly is the best medicine. Work with supportive, sketch gurus every week. Bring your comedy sketch, pitch, idea or just bring yourself. No experience necessary. Always fresh, always fun, always sketch. Desire to learn is required.

(20) All levels 18 and older
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Musical Improv Comedy Jam

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

Every week, Walt Frasier will introduce and jam to various Musical Improv song styles – Jig, Blues, Rap, March, Doo-Wop, Madrigal, Opera, Broadway Musical, and more.  Every session will begin with a simple vocal warm-up. To continue warm-up class will improvise a popular musical style or review of a style from previous week. We will have 1-2 new forms introduced every week – complete with info sheets on chord structures, rhyme scheme...

(73) Intermediate 18 and older
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$100

4 sessions

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CLE Improv for Lawyers

Upright Citizens Brigade @ Work

Improve multiple skills critical to the practice of law while enjoying yourself! The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre has been conducting corporate workshops that address critical business and public speaking skills for over a decade. Learn while you laugh! Participants In Class Will Learn How To Improve: Active Listening Thinking On Your Feet Negotiating Skills Public Speaking Skills Decision Making Skills Ability To Create & Sustain...

All levels 18 and older
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Improvisation for Actors

IN Studios @ 330 7th Ave, New York, NY

Book More Jobs! No experience necessary. Learn emotionally-centered improvisation, guaranteed to help you Book More Acting Jobs! Knock it out of the park in the audition room and on set every time without fail. Training is led by best-selling author of Headshot Secrets and Audition Secrets, Israel Savage and Artistic director, Liz Parish, among others. Our participants can be seen on Saturday Night Live, The Good Wife, CSI, Law and Order,...

(20) All levels 18 and older
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$135

5 sessions

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Improvisation Basics for Actors

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

In this laser focused, but low-pressure workshop, you'll learn the skills that all the improv pros rely on to move scenes forward. Everybody's doing it and you've wanted to try it for a while admit it! The truth is all the best actors are skilled at improvising!  Add improv to your acting tool box. Finding agreement Making statements Establishing who, where and what you want Practicing emotional presence Ground yourself in the fundamentals...

(20) Beginner 18 and older
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Gary Austin's The Classroom Master Class

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

It takes three of us to replace Gary, and even then, we will be working in his shadow. This workshop is to introduce you to Gary’ improv form, The Classroom, as performed by his NYC company, Gary Austin’s The Classroom. Monologues, group sound & movement and finally, the form. And you will perform a 15 minute set of Gary Austin’s The Classroom as an opener for Gary’s Main NYC Company. 100% of your tuition (AND whatever you decide...

(149) All levels 19 and older
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Free Improv Workshop

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

This workshop gives improvisors of all levels a fun and safe place to play. Whether you’re an experienced performer looking for more practice or a first timer who’s always wanted to give improv a try, we’d love to have you come and play!

(149) All levels 19 and older
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