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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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6-Week Improv for Professionals + Educators

The Engaging Educator @ 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...

(401) All levels 18 and older
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$180

5 sessions

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Improv(e) Yourself: Improv for Professionals

The Engaging Educator @ 58 E. 11th St, New York, NY

Improvisation isn’t just for actors and comedians – it’s for everyone. Even MBA Students are being asked to take improv classes as part of their required courses. Why? Improv education focuses on key skills in communication – public speaking, listening, presence, connection and focus. We communicate every day – and there is a difference between doing it habitually and doing it well and with intention. Heard of the ‘Yes, And’ idea elevation...

(401) All levels 18 and older
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Late Night Writer's Room

Jeff Lawrence/Laughing Buddha Comedy @ 50 W 17th St, New York, NY

If you've ever wanted to be a writer for TV, or work on topical material including sketch, desk pieces, and monologue jokes this is a great introductory class with Emmy Award winner John Reynolds, who has taught the NBC course on late night writing. Collaborating with other writers is key to a career- each week you will be given in class assignments and you'll learn to write with others recreating a Writer's Room under John's guidance. There...

(1) All levels 16 and older
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$395

4 sessions

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VitaminR’s VisionWork:Improv for Difficult Conversation

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Full Course Name Vitamin R’s VisionWorking Series: Improv for Difficult Conversations in Sales, Negotiations & Relationships Have you ever found yourself avoiding a “difficult” conversation with a coworker, employee or business partner about what it is you need whether it’s asking for a performance review, a raise or a promotion to move onto the next level? Or while on a sales call with one of your ideal clients, the conversation is...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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Improv for Teens Online

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

Come play improv comedy games. While having a ton of fun, sharing much needed laughs, you will develop creative writing & critical thinking, team communications and presentation skills and build self confidence. And unlike traditional acting classes, EVERYONE benefits equally from the experience. Without scripts to memorize, every moment if focused on creating.  Brought to you by New York Improv Theater and The Original Improv 4 Kids,...

(73) All levels 13 - 17 years old
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$75

4 sessions

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Clinical Improvisation

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Creative improvisation enables one to harness the emotional, aesthetic, organizing, and communicative powers of music. During this workshop, practical musical resources will be introduced through experiential music-making activities with a focus on interaction and instrumental, vocal, physical, verbal, and emotional goal-directed improvisation. Dr. Turry will demonstrate how to improvise compositionally, creating melodic phrases, rhythmic patterns,...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$155
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The Harold - Improvise as an Ensemble

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

EIGHT week class includes, through teaching the long-form improv game called the Harold, work on individual and ensemble performing skills. This class is for students who are familiar with the basics of improv and have taken classes and workshops in the past, but are now ready for the next level. This class will focus on teaching the long form improv form called the Harold, and equip you with the improv skills and vocabulary to perform on any stage....

(73) All levels 16 and older
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$200

7 sessions

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Improv II: Long Form Workshop

The Barrow Group Acting School @ 520 8th Avenue, New York, NY

Take your improvisation skills to the next level with The Barrow Group Acting School's Improv II workshop. Gain confidence, expand your character range, and learn advanced techniques for scene work and long-form improvisation. Unleash your creativity and become part of a dynamic ensemble.

(66) Intermediate 18 and older
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$295

6 sessions

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ANDUniversity Improv: Essentials of Improvisation

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

You have an innate ability to improvise. Throughout your life as a human being you’ve been honing your instincts to make sense of your surroundings and connect with other people. In this class you’ll have the opportunity to tap into these natural talents and let them guide your improv scene work.

(149) All levels 19 and older
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Advanced Improv Comedy Techniques

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

This class is designed to go past improv basics. Through different drills, exercises and games, we'll strengthen your improv skills. We'll focus on improv techniques that will help you build richer characters, make stronger initiations, and raise the stakes of your scene work by making more dynamic choices.

(73) Intermediate 16 and older
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$75

4 sessions

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Morning Improv Jam

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

COME PLAY WITH US!!! Join us for an adult playground as Walt Frasier presents his Improv Comedy Workshop, a public version of his popular Corporate Team Building programs. Bring the office team or come to self enrich as we play a series of games that deliver laughs while building self confidence, public speaking and other skills that enhance acting performance as well as management/leadership, sales, service and team. Talk to...

(73) All levels 18 and older
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Level Up 3 Week Intensive

The Engaging Educator @ 300 West 43rd St, New York, NY

For those who have taken at least Level One with The Engaging Educator, and want to continue the adventure. We aren’t like the other improv schools – but we know the addictive power of improv. Our Level Ups are meant for anyone who has taken at least one improv class with us, and wants to keep on improv-ing. Please do not register if you are new to EE – we want you to know our style! In Level Up, you will practice and build upon the exercises...

(401) Intermediate 18 and older
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$119

3 sessions

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Improvised Acting

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

This workshop is for actors and improvisers who want to explore and master new techniques and skills to enhance their auditions, text work, play creation and performance as well as those who write. Participants are encouraged to expand their potential for creating inspired performance. In this two part workshop we will explore advanced techniques and their application to performance and play creation. This will include both traditional and newly...

(149) Advanced 19 and older
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$195

2 sessions

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Coffee Donuts Improv

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

Join us Saturday mornings for a new series Coffee Donuts and Improv. We will have the hot joe and carbs ready upon your arrival. Come play with us and network with other professionals. Great for actors, comics and professionals looking for self enrichment. Through warm-up, technique and performance games we will discover the art of improv, discuss acting/performance technique, creative writing and public speaking. Great for self confidence as we...

(73) All levels 18 and older
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$150

4 sessions

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Working Out What You Want

The Engaging Educator @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY

Know that you have so much more to offer and either your age or the stereotype of “millennial” has got you pigeonholed? Or maybe you need some help figuring out what you want and how to work towards it? Have you tried to improv your way to figuring it out? This three-hour intensive will use improv and presentation skill-based activities to work on career, networking and life goals. We’ll work to figure out a ‘want’ in one of these three...

(401) All levels 18 and older
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New York Improv Theater Jam Session

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

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 the class is online with drop in students from around the world (we even had Norway, India and Australia...

(73) All levels 16 and older
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The Animated Body with Amy Larimer

IRTE @ 411 West 41st Street, New York, NY

The use of the body is an essential part of improv. Strong physical choices can clarify characters, focus the mind and bring energy and direction to scenes. Although improvisers know that physicality is important, there is often little time to work individually on expanding physical range. This class will offer exercises to open and coordinate the mind and body as well as techniques that will help performers commit to heightened ways of moving. Performers...

(2) All levels 16 and older
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NYC Improv Comedy Class

Shawn Wickens @ 39 W 29th St, New York, NY

All Experience Levels Welcome Using introductory principles and exercises, participants will learn and practice some basic improvisational techniques.  Students can expect to walk away from this class with a better understanding of “what’s funny” and also receiving a bit of “stage time”. Participation is strongly encouraged. Instructor is experienced in creating a safe environment in which all may thrive. *Workshop also...

(25) All levels 18 and older
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$19.99
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Improvisation Class & Drinks - Find Your Joy

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

You'll learn to trust your instincts, take risks and think outside the box, while meeting new meeting in a nurturing, yet challenging environment. We look forward to meeting you soon! No experience necessary. Desire to laugh, have fun and meet new people required! Treat yourself to our improvisation class followed by drinks at a reduced price (just for our group) upstairs.

(20) Beginner 18 and older
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Improv Team Group Formation

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

4-week program is designed to bring individual players together to create new teams. Looking for a new team? Looking for new teams to play to expand your reach? These sessions are designed for an intermediate level performer looking for direction.  Patrick Reidy has directed many NYC teams and currently serves as Artistic/Casting Director for LMAO and numerous long-form showcases at the Broadway Comedy Club. Fee includes team-up, team direction,...

(73) Intermediate 18 and older
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$100

4 sessions

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