Improv Classes New York

Free Improv Workshop

at ANDTheatre Company - Midtown
244 W 54th St 12th Fl, New York, New York 10019

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!

Free Intro to Improv

at Magnet Training Center - Flatiron
22 W 32nd St 10th Fl, New York, New York 10001

It's true! Now's your chance to try out our classes without paying a thing! No experience required—plus, we add new dates and times every week so there's always something to fit your schedule. Open to all.

Improv for Everyone

at Sunday Night Improv - Midtown
150 W 46th St 6th Floor, New York, New York 10036

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. 

Intro to Improv

at Improvolution - Greenwich Village
115 Macdougal St 3rd Fl, New York, New York 10012

This three hour workshop will give you an understanding of WHAT makes improv work and WHY it works…and a new confidence that you…yes, even YOU…can do it. Plus, you’ll have new skills to help you in work, and life! More effective communication, less self-consciousness about in speaking in public, an easier access to thinking on your feet, and...

Improv + Communication Skills for Women

at The Engaging Educator - Midtown
244 W 54th St 12th Fl, New York, New York 10019

This new class takes our Improv and Presentation Skills classes to a very specific audience – our female students.  Both our Founder Jen and many of our Engagers have been the only woman standing on stage in the boys club of comedy – so we get the need to create a safer space for women to speak up, take initiative and connect with their communication...

Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

at Sunday Night Improv - Upper West Side
236 W 78th St, New York, New York 10024

Interested in improvisation but terrified of it at the same time? That's not unusual and in this one-hour class, you will find support combined with constructive comments from award-winning improviser/instructor Tom Soter (co-author of the new book, A Doctor & a Plumber in a Rowboat: The Essential Guide to Improvisation).  Note: Cost of class...

Fast and Funny Improv

at Sunday Night Improv - Midtown
150 W 46th St 6th Floor, New York, New York 10036

An ongoing drop-in class, for anyone who wants a quick tour of the improv world. The class, taught by award-winning improviser Tom Soter (co-author of A DOCTOR, A PLUMBER & A ROWBOAT: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR IMPROVISATION).  For all levels. Note: Class fee includes a ticket to that night's performance of SNI.

Level Three: The Harold

at Magnet Training Center - Flatiron
22 W 32nd St 10th Fl, New York, New York 10001

With the first two levels under your belt, it's time to focus on Harold, the original long form structure that changed the history of performance improvisation. Harold is popular for good reason - it's fun, relatively simple to learn, infinitely deep, and very satisfying for performers and audiences. Students will master the components of this dynamic...

Improv for Professionals

at Input Lofts (formerly WECREATE) - Greenwich Village
58 E. 11th St. 8th Fl, New York, New York 10003

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...

Musical Improv Level One

at Magnet Training Center - Flatiron
22 W 32nd St 10th Fl, New York, New York 10001

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...

The Saturday Drop-In

at Magnet Training Center - Flatiron
22 W 32nd St 10th Fl, New York, New York 10001

Every Saturday, one of The Magnet's top performers hosts an ongoing drop-in session. Whether you are looking to play with new improvisors, get some reps in between classes or just brush up on your fundamentals, the Saturday Drop-In is the perfect place to be.

Adult Improv Playtime

at NEW YORK IMPROV THEATRE - Manhattan
318 West 53rd Street, New York, New York 10019

Improv W72 St - Top Rated!

at Carl Kissin Improv - Lincoln Square
2067 Broadway 4th & 5th Flrs, New York, New York 10023

A fun, friendly, encouraging class teaching the core principles of improv and focusing on truthful, relationship-based scene work.  All levels from beginner to advanced welcome as long-time Chicago City Limits cast member, head writer, and director of National Touring Company Carl Kissin personalizes instruction for each student.  This...

Carol Schindler's Improv Intensive

at Carol Schindler Improv - Midtown
150 West 46th St 6th & 7th Floors, New York, New York 10036

Join our class and learn from Carol Schindler, a founding member of the highly acclaimed Chicago City Limits improv troupe and a former student of improv legends Del Close, (Second City) and Paul Sills (The Compass Players). In this course she will teach a four-hour improv intensive for advanced improvisers.

Level Two: Intro to Long Form

at Magnet Training Center - Flatiron
22 W 32nd St 10th Fl, New York, New York 10001

Now apply what you've learned in Level One to create long form pieces. This class is heavy on exercises in the fundamental structural components of long form: scene work, group games, opening games, second beats, transitions, and callbacks. Students emerge from Level Two with the tools necessary to stage longer pieces with recurring themes and rich...