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Laughter Starts Here: Intro to Improv Comedy

Unlock your creativity, boost self-confidence, and become a master of storytelling with laughter as your guide. Join us at the New York Improv Theatre and embark on a journey of fun, games, and meaningful character development. Learn the art of improv comedy and discover the power of teamwork, leadership, and communication skills along the way.

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  • 16 and older
  • $50
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  • 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY
  • 2 hours

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What you'll learn in this improv class:

Our weekly drop in class / Jam session is designed to make every improvisor feel at home whether a seasoned pro or looking for an introductory experience. We have new players/ students joining every week along side regulars that have been having fun with us in Times Square for 1-2 years or more. Simply playing improv comedy games develops creativity, critical thinking, public speaking, self confidence, self awareness and more. We use to train corporate groups team building, leadership, sales and customer service skills.  Bit we just focus on our 3 #1s:

  • Our #1 Rule: HAVE FUN but never at another’s expense!
  • Improv #1 Rule: YES AND... Always say yes AND follow up with supportive words and actions.
  • #1 Skill in Comedy? Listening! Listening with your eyes. Listening with the willingness to change. 

Register for three classes, the fourth is on us. AKA $50/class, $150/month.

Students get free tickets to most of our improv comedy shows including

  • Saturdays 3pm EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH Live from Times Square NYC and touring nationwide since 2002.
  • YES AND... THE EXPERIENCE Monthly Show hosted by our top teaching artists where YOU get to perform. (Kind of like a class showcase opportunity)
  • Madcapped Mysteries: AKA The Madlib Murders. Monthly show lead by our top detective gets you playing characters - witnesses and suspects in the most original murder mystery show ever. 

PS all of the above workshops and shows are popular corporate team building experiences as well as fun for friends and family gathering. 

Refund Policy

There are no refunds, however, if circumstances change we do allow transfers to other students or courses at same time or near future.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at New York Improv Theatre (8 Improv) (75)

(4.7-star rating across 75 reviews)
  • Laughter Starts Here: Intro to Improv Comedy

    Anonymous review on 6/25/2023
    Great environment!
  • Laughter Starts Here: Intro to Improv Comedy

    Reviewed by CINDY A. on 1/29/2023
    Class was great! The instructor was super helpful and I had a lot of fun
  • Laughter Starts Here: Intro to Improv Comedy

    Anonymous review on 1/8/2023
    Excellent instructor and lots of fun!
  • Laughter Starts Here: Intro to Improv Comedy

    Reviewed by Akhilesh M. on 7/7/2021
    I met Walt and many others in this class. The class is great, Walt is great, funny, energetic, and knows what he is doing. The class has good number of students - not too little to be too boring, not too much to not get any chance. The students and Walt shall bring the best out of you, even if you are breaking a sweat. I shall go here again, if I have time.
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    Reviewed by Lars Peter L. on 2/12/2025
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    Reviewed by Inna L. on 11/5/2022
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    Reviewed by Stephanie V. on 5/25/2022
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    Reviewed by Karen B. on 10/18/2021
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    Reviewed by Karen B. on 10/4/2021
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Students report having a positive experience at the LAUGHTER STARTS HERE Intro to Improv Comedy class. The class environment is described as inviting and enjoyable, and the instructor has been praised as not only excellent but also supportive and adept at his craft. Students describe the class as the perfect balance of fun and challenging, with instructor Walt providing an energetic class and the ability to bring out the best in his students. They also report that the class size is ideal, not too small to be boring, yet not so large that students don't get ample individual attention. Overall, attendees have indicated that they will likely return if given the opportunity. They walked away with increased confidence, a honed skill set, and a newfound appreciation for improv. 1. "The instructor was super helpful and I had a lot of fun." 2. "Walt is great, funny, energetic, and knows what he is doing." 3. "The students and Walt shall bring the best out of you, even if you are breaking a sweat."

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