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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...

Always wanted to take an Improv Class? Now is your chance to enjoy a free session (regularly priced $40, $200/semester). Improv Comedy delivers much needed laughter. Come meet new people and develop valuable life skills while having a ton of fun.  Every session will include warm-up, technique building and even a few games you could whip out...

This class introduces students to the fundamentals of improvisation. Through exercises and games, students will learn the basic skills of improv and have fun developing their spontaneity, playfulness, imagination, and confidence. Improv is an essential skill for any actor, and it’s a useful one for life, as well. No experience necessary.

NOT SURE IMPROV IS FOR YOU? WELL, GIVE US A FEW HOURS AND WE’LL SHOW YOU IT IS! Our intro is a fun, supportive introduction for anyone to learn the fundamentals of improvisation with our unique character-based approach. Discover the basic tools, rules, and philosophy of improv through fun, focused games & drills - even through your computer...

Open to all levels - This is part class, self-enrichment, networking event, and rehearsal for bigger and better things (team formations etc). But our real focus is having fun.  Professionals from all walks of life - actors, comedians, lawyers, financial wizards, etc - gather together for the funnest happy hour event in New York City, and now...

We are very excited to be back offering in person comedy classes 4 kids and teens. Andrea will meet students at Bethesda Terrace rain or shine. Every one must wear a mask. Please bring water and hand sanitizer for self use. 

Level 2 continues your study of scene work. You will learn how to choose and maintain a strong point of view, how to play more developed characters, and how to sustain longer scenes. You will then explore the next set of skills which include doing call backs and playing second and third beats. After this class you’ll be able to take on most long...

This class builds on the skills in Level 2 of fearless playing, strong/specific choices, and ability to attack the stage as fearless artist. Now, we will challenge ourselves with advanced improv techniques, such as how to find the "edge" in every scene (and take it from good to great), exploring the role of the individual role in an ensemble, living...

In Person, Hells Kitchen/Times Square, NYC Start your journey to a becoming more creative, self-confident, public speaker while sharing much needed laughter with the world! This class is focused on having fun and playing games. Meanwhile discover basic tricks to great story telling and performance, creating fun, meaningful characters, enriching world's...

This class is a follow-up to Beginners Acting Class I. In this class, students will delve deeper into the Barrow Group approach and tools, while working on ensemble building games, script analysis/story structure, monologues, and scene study. Prerequisite: Beginners Acting Level 1

Building on the Level 1 "Finding Your Voice" course, Level 2 Stand-up is all about solidifying your choices to develop your voice and material into a 10 minute set (it’s longer than you think)!  This course will focus on how to craft a clean set, host a show, and other stand up tricks to solidify your comedic voice. We will workshop material...

In this 7-week course + 1 performance taught by comedy veteran D.F. Sweedler, you'll learn the tools of the trade and hone your craft. At the end of 7 weeks, you'll take to the legendary Comic Strip stage in front of a live audience (date to be determined). What you get: Eight weeks of hands-on instruction by a seasoned veteran in an intimate class...

This class is designed for the beginning / amateur adult actor. This class is a great introduction to the Barrow Group approach and foundation for the craft. The class highlights quick and powerful ways to make your performance more natural and spontaneous. Students will work with ensemble building games, script analysis, and scene study. No experience...

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,...