Classes / Improv classes in Hollywood
Arlo tracks 14 classes across 4 schools for improv classes in Hollywood. 7 listings publish a price or rate; the billing basis can differ by school. 2 classes allow drop-ins.
Through the use of theatre games, improvisational exercises, and scene work, the actor learns to leap past boundaries and move forward into strong choices in role playing, characterization, and interrelating. It is a class to explore freedom of imagination and experience acting.
Wed, Oct 28 · 2:30 – 4:45 PM · Through Dec 18 · 8 weeks
In Improv 101, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of improvisation through games, group exercises and scene work. You will learn the core tenets of long form improv with a focus on agreement, active listening, portraying characters and playing to the top of your intelligence. This is an intensive version of Improv 101 that will meet for 5 days for 4.5 hours.
Mon, Nov 2 · 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM · Nov 2 – Nov 7 · 1 week · 6 sessions · Adults
An end of the year workshop programmed around the weird LA holiday schedule, focusing on play rather than rules and risks. 12 week class for the price of 10 weeks. Class is fluid so students can catch remaining weeks.
Tue, Nov 3 · 6:00 – 9:00 PM · Tuesdays 6:00–9:00 PM · 12 weeks
Single-day drop-in comedy workshop intro to improv.
Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 – 9:00 PM · Drop-in · Nov 3 – Nov 3 · 1 session
Building upon the concepts of Improv 101, students will begin discovering UCB’s philosophy of Game! Students learn to recognize patterns and comedic themes within scenes and how to heighten these elements for maximum comedic impact. Students will also be introduced to new concepts such as editing, second beats, and more. This is an intensive version of Improv 201 that will meet for 5 days for 4.5 hours.
Mon, Nov 9 · 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM · 6 sessions · Adults
Single-day drop-in standup comedy intro workshop.
Tue, Nov 17 · 7:00 – 9:00 PM · Drop-in · Nov 17 – Nov 17 · 1 session
This class is exclusively for students who are both writers and actors. Students will pitch ideas, write and rewrite, produce, and act in their own sketches. The end result is a class show written and performed entirely by the students. In this class, students will learn the mechanics of putting together a sketch show where they are responsible for all the show's aspects (even some sketch directing elements).
Sat, Jan 9 · 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Saturdays 11:00 AM–2:00 PM · Jan 9 – Feb 20 · 8 sessions · Adults
Four weeks of workshops and shows having more fun with the unexpected and the unpredictable. Exercises focusing on the imperfections, missteps, and crossed wires of improv.
Sun, Jun 13 · 1:00 – 3:00 PM · Sundays 1:00–3:00 PM · 4 weeks
Learn and perform an original form! This is the last class in the WE standard curriculum. Sharpen the skills of premise pulling, inevitability, surprise, labeling, and support in this original form developed at WE! Become a great team player while honing your unique voice, and master a form with teammates and friends!
Schedule not published · 4 sessions
Eight-week Grand Slam form house-team workshop with twelve shows: four weeks building team dynamics, four weeks polishing, then four more shows; option to continue as a monthly house team.
Schedule not published · 8 weeks
In Improv 101, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of improvisation through games, group exercises and scene work - all guaranteed to be fun and engaging. You will learn the core tenets of long form improv with a focus on agreement, active listening, portraying characters and playing to the top of your intelligence. These concepts act as building blocks for our subsequent classes as students learn to develop their own unique comedic voice. Whether you are looking to become a performer or step out of your comfort zone, this is the place to start!
Schedule not published · Through Dec 13 · 9 sessions · Adults
| School | Class | Price | Neighborhood | Next start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stella Adler Academy of Acting - Los Angeles | Improvisation | $800 for 8 weeks | Hollywood | Wed, Oct 28 |
| We Improv | WE Improv Wednesday Night (4th) | — | Hollywood | Wed, Oct 28 |
| Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) Training Center | Improv 101 Intensive | $450.00 | Hollywood | Mon, Nov 2 |
| We Improv | Fun in Uncertainty | $300 for 6 weeks | Hollywood | Tue, Nov 3 |
| Improv-LA | One-Day: First Improv Class | $35 | Hollywood | Tue, Nov 3 |
| Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) Training Center | Improv 201 Intensive | $450.00 | Hollywood | Mon, Nov 9 |
| Improv-LA | One-Day: Standup Comedy Intro | $35 | Hollywood | Tue, Nov 17 |
| Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) Training Center | The Double Threat Sketch Class | — | Hollywood | Sat, Jan 9 |
| We Improv | 403 Imperfect Improv | — | Hollywood | Sun, Jun 13 |
| We Improv | WE Improv Friday Night (1st) | — | Hollywood | Schedule not published |
| We Improv | Advanced - Form Class - 401A | — | Hollywood | Schedule not published |
| We Improv | 501A- Field of Dreams - Grand Slam - House Team | — | Hollywood | Schedule not published |
| We Improv | WE Improv Friday Night (4th) | — | Hollywood | Schedule not published |
| Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) Training Center | Improv 101 | $475.00 | Hollywood | Schedule not published |
Arlo tracks 14 improv classes in Hollywood, with 7 listings showing a published amount out of 14 total. The visible amounts run $35 to $800, such as Stella Adler Academy of Acting - Los Angeles and We Improv, but their billing basis can differ: a school may quote a single session, recurring rate, or full course. Check each listing's price note and confirm the final total on the school's enrollment page.
Arlo tracks 14 improv classes in Hollywood, including 1 class explicitly marked beginner out of 14 total. Arlo does not treat a missing or generic all-level label as proof that a class is designed for first-time actors. Review the prerequisites and enrollment notes on each class page, then confirm the fit with the school before you book.
Arlo tracks 14 improv classes in Hollywood, so 2 classes accept drop-ins. Dropping in lets you pay for a single session, while auditing lets you watch a class before enrolling. Both are noted on the individual class pages, along with the price and how to reserve a spot directly with the school.
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