Online Classes

A stress-free 3-hour introduction to improv. This is a great opportunity to learn some of the basics from the comfort of your own home. Everyone will have a chance to participate.

1 session. $45. No prereq.

Improv Workshop A takes beginning students through all the core principles of improv in a fun, safe environment. You’ll build self-confidence, develop your creativity, experiment, play, and make new friends from the comfort of your own home. No experience necessary!

6 sessions, $310 ($30 off for repeaters). No prereq.

For students who’ve passed Improv Workshop A. Improv Workshop B gives students the chance to go further. You’ll keep learning, gain confidence and have fun!

6 sessions, $310 ($30 off for repeaters). Prereq: Passed Improv Workshop A

Basic Improv introduces students to the fundamentals of improvisation through the use of games and exercises in a fun, fast-paced environment. Basic lays the foundation for The Groundlings style of improv and sketch, which each level above Basic (Intermediate and Advanced Improv) will build upon.

12 sessions, $525 ($150 off for repeaters). Prereq: Passed audition.

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Intermediate Improv uses the skills developed in Basic to concentrate on scene work and the Groundlings signature style of character development in both improvisational scenes and monologues.

12 sessions, $525 ($150 off for repeaters). Prereq: Passed Basic.

Advanced Improv focuses on continued character development as well as advanced improv scenework and technique, and culminates in a class show.

12 sessions, $525 ($150 off for repeaters). Prereq: Passed Intermediate.

Great for students just getting started who want an overview of the basics of sketch writing. Bring your funny ideas and we’ll show you how to turn them into hilarious sketches.

4 sessions, $170. Prereq: None.

A 6-session deeper dive into sketch writing! Learn the difference between character and premise sketches, identifying beats, writing for your medium, and how to find material. Get experience and build confidence in your writing ability. For each class, students will write and submit sketches, and we will find the gold in whatever you create.

6 sessions, $300. Prereq: None.

Already know the basics? Let’s keep going! Bring in your sketches and get top quality notes to turn your own comedic sensibility into sketches you can be proud of. Students are asked to send a finished sketch to the instructor before the first class.

4 sessions, $170. Prereq: None.

A series of four “work out workshop” classes, comprised of improv games and exercises, that culminates in an online show.

4 sessions (T/TH, 10am - 1pm) starting May 4.

$170. Prereq: Passed Intermediate.

Need practice getting out that who/what/where/why? Need to stop ‘thinking’ so hard? Need help with what to focus on? Need to get past the pressure to ‘get it right?’ Need to brush off the rust? Come workout and have some fun while gaining confidence with the beginnings of scene work.

1 session: Friday, April 23, 10am - 12:30pm.

1 session: Friday, April 30, 10am - 12:30pm.

$45. Prereq: Passed Improv Workshop A

A six-class workshop that culminates in a show, taught by Groundlings alum Roy Jenkins. Learn the ins and outs of long-form improv with this exciting, fast-paced class!

6 sessions (Mondays, 7 - 9pm) starting May 4.

$300. Prereq: Completed Intermediate.

A series of four “work out workshop” classes, comprised of improv games and exercises, that culminates in an online show.

4 sessions (Tuesday/Thursday, 7 - 10pm.) starting May 18.

$300. Prereq: Passed Intermediate.

This two-class series will introduce students to the Groundlings character-based sketch writing process. In the first class, students will generate characters in class and then write and pitch material that incorporate those characters. In the second class, students will re-pitch sketches based on notes and continue the writing and pitching of new material.

$90. Prereq: Passed Intermediate.