Classes / Improv classes in Los Angeles
Arlo tracks 139 classes across 33 schools for improv classes in Los Angeles. Prices range $10–$784 (median $250). 8 classes allow drop-ins and 8 can be audited. Every listing was verified within the last 3 days (as of July 9, 2026).
Improvisation acting classes teaching spontaneous performance, “Yes, And,” scene building, character development, quick thinking, listening, communication, comedic timing, audition confidence, and performance skills. Available in Los Angeles or online.
Develop quick thinking, creativity, and confidence through structured improv techniques, including “Yes, And,” scene building, character development, spontaneity, listening, and communication skills. Available online or in-person.
Develop quick thinking, creativity, and confidence through structured improv techniques. Topics include the art of “Yes, And,” scene building, character development, spontaneity, listening, and communication skills. Offered online or in person.
Learn to think on your feet, have fun, and get out of your head through improvisational games and exercises.
Currently running Bitness improv class with 9 classes and 1 show.
Beginner improv class for complete beginners; no pressure to be funny. Five-week class with a showcase.
Beginner improv class for complete beginners; no pressure to be funny. Five-week class with a showcase.
A drop-in improv workout for performers who want character, listening, and short-form reps in a live room.
A series of workshops and classes. Open to all levels. Students do not have to pre-register; just show up. Advance sign-up is available to guarantee a spot.
Advanced improv course for improvisers with 4+ long-form improv classes completed.
No experience necessary! This beginner-friendly course introduces the basics of improv comedy in a f...
Core improv class.
Drop-in improv class; must have two levels of improv classes from any school; 1 class.
Advanced Courses: improv grad school for advanced improvisers; 4 classes, 1 show.
Currently running Bitness improv class with 12 classes and 1 show.
Currently running improv class.
Core improv class.
Open improv jam where students, veteran improvisers, and anyone who puts their name in the bucket can get onstage.
Open-to-everyone online improv workshop for people who want to learn more about improv or experience The Groundlings style.
Improv training at The Groundlings, described as a Hollywood comedy training ground focused on character-driven comedy and sketch shows.
Currently running improv course.
Improv 101: Beginning Improv. In-person six-week beginner improv class covering public speaking, confidence, scene starts, the Four Pillars of Improv, intro to long form, comedic timing, agreement, listening, emotions, and related core improv tools.
Beginner improv class offered by Improv-LA as part of its weekly group classes.
Drop-in improv class. Must have two levels of improv classes from any school.
A week long WGIS sampler for advanced students. Must apply. Sold out with wait list.
Drop-in improv class. Must have two levels of improv classes from any school. 1 class.
Advanced improv course.
A week long WGIS sampler for advanced students. 4 classes, 1 show.
Bitness classes focus on reps over notes; for intermediate improvisers; 12 classes, 1 show.
Bitness classes focus on reps over notes; for intermediate improvisers; 9 classes, 1 show.
Advanced improv course; sold out with wait list.
One-day advanced improv workshop; sold out with wait list.
Advanced Courses: improv grad school for advanced improvisers; 4 classes.
One-day improv workshop. 1 class.
The Acting Center Improv technique focuses on unleashing imagination, presence, support, and instincts for actors across levels, including those in In-Studio Scene Study and Online Scene Study.
The Acting Center Improv technique class focused on unleashing imagination, presence, support, and instincts for actors across acting styles.
Students learn the foundation of Sanford Meisner acting techniques: repetition, independent activities, emotional preparation, scene work, concentration exercises, relaxation, sense memory, monologue work, and improvisation.
Improv Saturdays Fast Play Fest Short Film Festival
KIDS AND TEEN ACTING CLASSES
INDUSTRY INTENSIVES
WE Improv Friday Night (3rd)
WE Improv Wednesday Night (3rd)
WE Improv Friday Night (2nd)
WE Improv Wednesday Night (2nd)
WE Improv Wednesday Night (1st)
Terry Berland is a Casting Director and acting teacher committed to providing talent with the knowledge and tools it takes to succeed in the business and art of acting in on-camera commercials, improv and voice-over, from beginner to advanced.
Acting Classes
Continuous Learning and Improvement
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Improvisation training offered as part of the studio’s acting techniques and online class topics.
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Our improv grad school. Classes for advanced improvisers (4+ classes done at any long-form improv theater).
Improv Comedy Classes in Los Angeles
World's Greatest Improv School
The Acting Center offers improv acting classes in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles. Built on five decades of development, focused on building spontaneity, confidence, and creative freedom for actors.
Improv class focused on game-based comedic scenes, Long Form structure, quick thinking, risk-taking, scene building, character development, and expanding performance possibilities.
Become a skilled improv actor. You will learn how to improvise game-based comedic scenes and the Long Form structure. Learn to be quick on your feet, create comedic improvised scenes and take risks with confidence.
Improv is a great opportunity to have some fun and fuel your imagination!
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Students learn the foundation of Sanford Meisner acting techniques: repetition, independent activities, emotional preparation, scene work, concentration exercises, relaxation, sense memory, monologue work, and improvisation.
Learn to develop a solid acting technique and foundation. We focus on fun improvisational games, auditioning techniques, and working on scenes and monologues across comedy and drama.
Introductory one-day and workshop classes for those new to improv! Open to anyone!
Teen classes offered by The Groundlings School; summer teen classes are currently available.
Online classes offered by The Groundlings School, with new classes posted weekly.
Introductory one-day and workshop classes for students new to improv. No experience necessary and open to anyone.
One of the leading improv training programs in the country, offering structured classes taught by teachers trained in the Groundlings program. New ONLINE classes are posted every Monday.
Online classes from The Groundlings School. The source states that new online classes are posted weekly.
Introductory improv class offered by L.A. Connection Comedy Theatre; some students may be asked to join performance groups.
If you're looking for the best acting classes near me, go to David Gray Studios. Audition Technique, Improv, Private Coaching, & much more.
Improv class offered among DG Studios' acting and audition classes.
Course for actors who have started auditioning or self-submitting and want to improve callbacks and bookings. Combines on-demand training videos with weekly live coaching to build audition skills and confidence.
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WE Improv curriculum emphasizes small class sizes, high-repetition exercises, and weekly performances. The school describes itself as a community-focused improv school and theatre with inclusive Tiered Garden Pricing for all Core Curriculum.
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Ongoing film and television acting workshops for adults, children, and teens, with training in scene study, cold reading, audition technique, and improvisation for film and television work. Students can start at any time.
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The Commercial Class
Classes are designed to empower you with tools that will improve your auditions, callback ratios, Avails and Bookings across the board.
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Improv class focused on voice-over acting, listed among Kalmenson & Kalmenson's class offerings.
Improv With Stephen TobolowskiImprov for Voice Over
Improv class listed among Kalmenson & Kalmenson's acting class offerings.
Next level improv classes for experienced improvisers and anyone who has completed the beginning course. Five week intensive with a showcase, covering skills like status, character, physical improv, and music improv.
Build stronger communication, collaboration, and confidence through the power of improv. Explore today!
Five-week intensive with showcase for experienced improvisers or students who completed the beginning course. Covers status, character, physical improv, and music improv.
"One of the best classes I've ever taken! A great place to learn improv skills, not only for performing, but for any situation where people skills are required."
Online improv jam/open-mic style event for improvisers and curious beginners. No experience needed; participants can meet scene partners globally.
Online Improv JamJoin us from anywhere.Play everywhere.
Five-week intensive with showcase for experienced improvisers or students who completed the beginning course. Covers status, character, physical improv, and music improv.
KIDS & TEEN WORKSHOPSTheater Games, Improv, Standup Comedy, Monologue,Scene Study & More
Workshops for kids and teens covering theater games, improv, standup comedy, monologue, scene study, and related performance skills, with a focus on building confidence in public speaking.
Tao Comedy Studio offers the best StandUp and Improv comedy classes in Los Angeles
Improv Grad School
Our classes and shows are priced for an improviser's budget. 8-week classes for less than $350, cheap weekly drop-ins and frequent discounts - go easy on your bank account here.
CSz LA offers adult education classes focused on comedy and public speaking skills, with programming noted as returning after a summer break.
“Impro Theatre has evolved into a powerhouse improvisational company in full-length shows that are off-the-cuff and consistently hilarious. An indigenous Los Angeles treasure, the company should be seen — and reseen!”
Class Showcases: Improv 101 & 301!
Improv Resident Teams! Engulfed in Rage & Jeralish and Friends
Long form improv inspired by a suggestion from the audience. Come for one show, stay for the whole night!
Comedy performance and writing classes focused on sketch, including crafting characters, honing writing skills, collaboration, creativity, and performing.
WestSide ComedySANTA MONICA STAND-UP, IMPROV, AND SKETCH
Your chance to get onstage! Students, veteran improvisers, and anyone who puts their name in the bucket!
An ongoing online, on-camera self-tape audition and acting class for professional and about-to-be professional actors, focused on improving audition technique, confidence, and being fully in the moment. Students see their videos after class to track progress.
Acting training at Taylor Acting Studio using a step by step, sequential approach of exercises, improvisational work, and scenes.
Acting training at Taylor Acting Studio using a step by step, sequential approach of exercises, improvisational work, and scenes.
In-person acting classes structured with half improvisation and half scene study, focused on sense memory, imagination, script/scene work, and truthful performance.
Youth acting class organized by age group. YAS classes are structured as half improvisation and half scene study, with focus on sense memory, imagination, script analysis, and acting process.
Life is an improvisation.
Young teen acting class organized by age group. YAS classes are structured as half improvisation and half scene study, with focus on sense memory, imagination, and acting process.
Adult acting class. YAS describes its acting classes as using improvisation and scene study, and notes adult students pull their own material for classes.
Teen acting class organized by age group. YAS classes are structured as half improvisation and half scene study, with focus on sense memory, imagination, and acting process.
YADA improv class for children and teens.
IMPROV PARTY
BEGINNING IMPROVImprov 101: Beginning Improv
Core improv tools like agreement, listening, emotions, and more!
Learn at your own pace with our Streaming Course
Fun & Team-BuildingNEW TO IMPROV?
Advanced-level improv class offered by Improv-LA as part of its weekly group classes.
Self-paced streaming improv course offered by Improv-LA.
Why People Choose Improv-LA to Learn From?
WELCOME TO IMPROV-LA!Be confident. Make new friends. Become fearless - both on stage... and in life.
career in Chicago, performing with the famed improvisational comedy group, The
GREAT ACTING CLASSES• ON-CAMERA• SCENE STUDY• FUNDAMENTALS• INDUSTRY INTENSIVES• COLD READING• IMPROV & SKETCH COMEDY• TEEN ON-CAMERA
GREAT ACTING CLASSES• ON-CAMERA• SCENE STUDY• FUNDAMENTALS• INDUSTRY INTENSIVES• COLD READING• IMPROV & SKETCH COMEDY• TEEN ON-CAMERA
GREAT ACTING CLASSES• ON-CAMERA• SCENE STUDY• FUNDAMENTALS• INDUSTRY INTENSIVES• COLD READING• IMPROV & SKETCH COMEDY• TEEN ON-CAMERA
GREAT ACTING CLASSES• ON-CAMERA• SCENE STUDY• FUNDAMENTALS• INDUSTRY INTENSIVES• COLD READING• IMPROV & SKETCH COMEDY• TEEN ON-CAMERA
GREAT ACTING CLASSES• ON-CAMERA• SCENE STUDY• FUNDAMENTALS• INDUSTRY INTENSIVES• COLD READING• IMPROV & SKETCH COMEDY• TEEN ON-CAMERA
GREAT ACTING CLASSES• ON-CAMERA• SCENE STUDY• FUNDAMENTALS• INDUSTRY INTENSIVES• COLD READING• IMPROV & SKETCH COMEDY• TEEN ON-CAMERA
Small, individualized adult acting classes and workshops with personalized coaching. Curriculum may include Scene Study, Cold Reading, On-Camera Technique, and dramatic/long-form Improvisation, primarily based in Meisner Technique with influences from Stanislavski, Strasberg, Hagen, and Adler. Offered online and in-person.
Beginner-focused acting classes covering foundational skills such as improvisation, script analysis, and basic acting techniques.
Los Angeles adult acting classes covering fundamentals of acting technique, scene study, improv, and audition technique.
Private in-home improv and Tots classes for kids offered at the customer’s chosen location.
Children’s theatre academy classes introducing fundamentals of theatre and acting technique through fun-filled classes in a real theatre setting, encouraging social skills, collaboration, and creativity.
Improv for actors with no improv experience needed. Covers basic improv exercises for discovery of character and freedom.
Improvisation classes for all levels in a supportive group setting; Zoom classes may also be available.
Six-week improv classes emphasizing fundamentals and helping students develop their own voice, style, and goals.
| School | Class | Price | Neighborhood | Next start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Danner Acting Studio | Improv Acting Class | $545 | Culver City | Thu, Jul 9 |
| Michelle Danner Acting Studio | Improv Classes Los Angeles / Improvisation acting classes | $545 | Culver City | Thu, Jul 9 |
| Michelle Danner Acting Studio | Improvisation Acting Classes / Improv Classes Los Angeles | $545 | Culver City | Thu, Jul 9 |
| Michelle Danner Acting Studio | IMPROVISATION WORKOUT | — | Culver City | Thu, Jul 9 |
| World's Greatest Improv School | After-Noon Bitness - July 2026 | $250 | Los Feliz | Thu, Jul 9 |
| The Improv Trick | Beginning Improv Class - Valley Village | — | Valley Village / Studio City | Thu, Jul 9 |
| The Improv Trick | Beginning Improv Class - Pasadena | — | Pasadena | Thu, Jul 9 |
| The Groundlings | Improv Lab | $45 | West Hollywood | Thu, Jul 9 |
| World's Greatest Improv School | Weekend Drop Ins | — | Los Feliz | Sat, Jul 11 |
| World's Greatest Improv School | Game Drill | $160 | — | Sat, Jul 11 |
| World's Greatest Improv School | Level 1: Intro To Improv | $250 | — | Sat, Jul 11 |
| World's Greatest Improv School | Level 2: Game of the Scene | $350 | — | Sat, Jul 11 |
| World's Greatest Improv School | Sunday Drop In - 7/12 | $16 | — | Sun, Jul 12 |
| World's Greatest Improv School | Just Roll With It! An Improv for D&D Class | $180 | — | Sun, Jul 12 |
| World's Greatest Improv School | Noon Bitness - July 2026 | $250 | Los Feliz | Mon, Jul 13 |
| World's Greatest Improv School | Close Quarters | $240 | — | Mon, Jul 13 |
| World's Greatest Improv School | Level 3: Harold Structure | $340 | — | Mon, Jul 13 |
| Westside Comedy Theater | The Improv Jam! | — | Santa Monica | Mon, Jul 13 |
| The Groundlings | one-day, online Groundlings workshop | — | — | Tue, Jul 14 |
| The Groundlings | The Groundlings Improv Classes | — | — | Tue, Jul 14 |
Arlo tracks 139 improv classes in Los Angeles, covering 39 classes with a published price out of 139 listed. Those run $10 to $784, with a median of $250 and an average of $268 per class. The cheapest listed option starts at $10, such as Michelle Danner Acting Studio and World's Greatest Improv School. Every price comes straight from each school's own site and is checked regularly.
Arlo tracks 139 improv classes in Los Angeles, including 120 classes marked beginner or open to all levels out of 139 total. That means newcomers with no prior training can enrol without an audition or prerequisite. Start dates and level requirements are listed on each class page so you can confirm the fit before you book.
Arlo tracks 139 improv classes in Los Angeles, so 8 classes accept drop-ins and 8 let you audit a session first. 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.
Arlo tracks 139 improv classes in Los Angeles, and 13 classes of the 139 listed meet online or in a hybrid format. That lets you take part from anywhere without commuting to a studio. Each online listing shows its meeting schedule and how sessions are run, so you can check the format before signing up.
These classes are spread across 17 neighborhoods in Los Angeles. The most options are in Los Feliz and Culver City. Each class page lists the studio's neighborhood and address, and you can filter the full listing by area to find classes closest to you.