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Stand-Up Level 2: Solidifying Your Set
Brooklyn Comedy Collective See all classes by this school @ BCC Pig Pen or BCC DogHouse, Brooklyn, NY
Take your stand-up further by refining your unique voice and developing a polished, cohesive set. The workshop focuses on shaping a solid routine, learning the craft of hosting, and understanding what makes your material truly funny. With personalized feedback and group workshopping, you will build confidence and prepare for a 10-minute performance that kicks off your solo show.
Jan 6th
7–10pm ET
Meets 7 Times
$375
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Jan 7th
7–10pm ET
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$375
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Wed. Jan 6th, 7–10pm ET
(21 hours over 7 sessions)
Physical Comedy Intensive
Brooklyn Comedy Collective See all classes by this school @ 168 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Explore the art of physical comedy by transforming everyday objects into unexpected sources of humor. Learn visual, escalating, three-part, and oblivious gag structures, then apply these techniques to develop short pieces built around character and story. Open to all skill levels, body types, and backgrounds.
Sat. Nov 21st, 11:30am–6:30pm ET
(7 hours)
Improvised Sketch
Brooklyn Comedy Collective See all classes by this school @ BCC Pig Pen or BCC DogHouse, Brooklyn, NY
Learn to transform spontaneous improv into compelling scenes, memorable characters, and polished sketch concepts. Explore comedic game, world-building, and the “yes, and” principle while practicing techniques to identify promising ideas and develop them into structured sketches. Some improv or sketch experience is helpful but not required.
Sun. Nov 22nd, 3–5:30pm ET
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
Musical Improv Level 1: Structure
Brooklyn Comedy Collective See all classes by this school @ BCC Pig Pen or BCC DogHouse, Brooklyn, NY
Step into the world of musical improv and learn to build spontaneous narrative musicals. Through rhythmic and rhyming exercises, practice creating compelling characters, charm scenes, and dynamic finales, while exploring musical techniques like fugues and chorus-verse structures. Bring your enthusiasm and let loose your inner diva.
Jan 4th
7–10pm ET
Meets 7 Times
$395
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Mon. Jan 4th, 7–10pm ET
(21 hours over 7 sessions)
Musical Improv Level 3: Professional Ensemble
Brooklyn Comedy Collective See all classes by this school @ BCC Pig Pen or BCC DogHouse, Brooklyn, NY
Elevate your musical improv with advanced skills like harmonies, rap battles, and tackling complex content. This workshop combines live performance opportunities with director feedback to sharpen instincts and build ensemble chemistry. Students will also develop a show from concept to production, gaining the tools to create and market original performances with confidence.
Jan 6th
7–10pm ET
Meets 7 Times
$395
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Wed. Jan 6th, 7–10pm ET
(21 hours over 7 sessions)
Sketch Level 2
Brooklyn Comedy Collective See all classes by this school @ BCC Pig Pen or BCC DogHouse, Brooklyn, NY
Take your sketch writing further by working as an ensemble to build a fully realized sketch revue. Through improvisation, pitching, drafting, and revising, you will develop material, sharpen performance skills, and weave in technical elements. The process-driven class wraps with a professional show debut that highlights each performer's voice within the ensemble.
Jan 6th
7–10pm ET
Meets 7 Times
$375
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Wed. Jan 6th, 7–10pm ET
(21 hours over 7 sessions)
Musical Improv Level 2: Technique
Brooklyn Comedy Collective See all classes by this school @ BCC Pig Pen or BCC DogHouse, Brooklyn, NY
Polish your musical improv skills with a deep dive into advanced techniques. This workshop sharpens your scene work, strengthens your musicality, and builds your confidence at crafting complex songs, dynamic characters, and clean choreography. Push your creativity further while having fun and preparing for standout performances.
Jan 7th
7–10pm ET
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$395
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Thu. Jan 7th, 7–10pm ET
(21 hours over 7 sessions)
Character Workshop: Crafting Characters
Brooklyn Comedy Collective See all classes by this school @ BCC Pig Pen or BCC DogHouse, Brooklyn, NY
Sharpen your comedic character work in this workshop made for comedians building memorable characters for live and filmed performance. Whether you are aiming for SNL auditions or TikTok recognition, you will pick up the essentials needed to make your characters land. Prior training at major comedy theaters or similar experience is required.
Jan 10th
12–3pm ET
Meets 5 Times
$300
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Sun. Jan 10th, 12–3pm ET
(15 hours over 5 sessions)
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Improv Intensive for Professionals and Educators
The Engaging Educator See all classes by this school @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY
Remember how we said our classes are like going to the gym for your brain? In this 3-week class, we’ll practice what we preach, focusing in on flexing the skills that make us a bigger, faster and stronger US. Improv is all about communication, and we understand the importance of creating a safe space to work listening skills, focus, public speaking, presence, flexibility, and confidence. We’ll zoom in on the idea of building a team, remaining...
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Improv Comedy for Business Professionals
New York Improv Theatre (8 Improv) See all classes by this school @ 318 West 53rd Street, New York, NY
Develop essential communication and team-building skills while having fun at New York Improv Theatre. This course is designed for business professionals seeking to improve public speaking, self-confidence, and more. Join corporate clients like HSBC, UBER, and Twitter in learning the art of improv comedy for maximum impact in your career.
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Improv Comedy 101 Times Square NYC
New York Improv Theatre (8 Improv) See all classes by this school @ 318 West 53rd Street, New York, NY
Improv Comedy Class Spring Part 2, Times Square NyC 12pm-2pm Saturdays April 18, 25, May 2, 16, 23, 30, June 6 with a showcase June 13 at 2:45. HAVE FUN & develop invaluable life skills! Our #1 Rule is HAVE FUN but never at another's expense. We focus on creating a safe space wear all can leap out of their shells and develop valuable life skills. Every session includes a series of warm-up, technique building and performance games. Every class...
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Improv Comedy 4 Teens Times Square NYC
New York Improv Theatre (8 Improv) See all classes by this school @ 318 West 53rd Street, New York, NY
Our #1 Rule: HAVE FUN but never at another's expense! 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, playing games that are a ton of fun while teaching...
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Improv & Stand-Up Comedy for Teens
New York Improv Theatre (8 Improv) See all classes by this school @ 318 West 53rd Street, New York, NY
Every session includes playing Improv Comedy Games. While having a ton of fun and making life long friends, develop valuable life skills: creativity, critical thinking, public speaking, listening, focus, self confidence, self awareness etc. Weekly Classes fall, winter and spring, plus summer camp. EVERY Session ends with a performance showcase for invited guests, friends and family. LIVE from Times Square NYC OR bring our teaching artists to your...
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Master Class for All Levels
Chicago City Limits See all classes by this school @ 39 W 29th St, New York, NY
Inspired by classes taught by improv legend Del Close, this mixed level Master Class brings together beginner, intermediate and advanced students to create a dynamic class for improv lovers of all kinds. In doing so, new students benefit from learning by example and working with more experienced improvisers. More seasoned students step up their game as they learn to support and facilitate the work of new students and expand their skill sets with...
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Improv One Plus Online
Chicago City Limits See all classes by this school @ 39 W 29th St, New York, NY
Locked down doesn't necessarily have to mean locked out. CCL's remote improv class is designed for beginners as well as those with some experience who would like some brushing up. If you're going to go stir-crazy, you might as well get some laughs while you're doing it. Classes are short and sweet: 1 1/2 hours. And they're great stress-relievers, too! Don't stay isolated while you're in isolation. Let's be isolated together, from the comforts...
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Improv4Business Online
Chicago City Limits See all classes by this school @ 353 W 48th St, New York, NY
Enhance Creativity, Collaboration & Communications Ever notice how improv actors effortlessly generate ideas, instinctively build upon each other's creativity and hardly ever seem at a loss for words? In order to do this they rely on a trove of skills and techniques to help unlock their creativity and become more effective communicators. This class introduces business professionals to tools they can bring right back to the office. And...
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Free Improv Workshop
ANDTheatre Company See all classes by this school @ 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!
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5-Week Improv for Professionals + Educators
The Engaging Educator See all classes by this school @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY
Have the time and don’t want to join a class of actors? We’ve got the class for you! We take our three-week program and raise the bar in this intensive six week program. We got the request for a longer class, and we listened! How is this different than our three week class? We’re diving deeper into taking initiative, connecting with each other and the audience and enhancing active listening skills. We’ll check in three times on goals: in...
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Improv Intensive for Female Professionals + Educators
The Engaging Educator See all classes by this school @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY
Remember how we said our classes are like going to the gym for your brain? In this 3-week class, we’ll practice what we preach, focusing in on flexing the skills that make us a bigger, faster and stronger us. Improv is all about communication, and we understand the importance of creating a safe space to work listening skills, focus, public speaking, presence, flexibility, and confidence. We’ll zoom in on the idea of building a team, remaining...
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Speak Up: Using Improv for Presentation/Public Speaking
The Engaging Educator See all classes by this school @ 520 8th Ave, New York, NY
Looking to level-up presentation and speaking skills? Maybe you have a big meeting, interview or conference coming up, and you have no clue where to start? This class will get you thinking about how you present yourself and what your words mean – and how people view you and your style! Through improv-based activities and homework (YEP! You all get an A just for doing it – don’t worry) we’ll zoom in on your personal style for presenting –...
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