Classes / Improv classes in Los Angeles
Arlo lists 48 schools for improv classes in Los Angeles, with 9 current classes from 7 schools. 7 listings publish a price or rate; the billing basis can differ by school. 1 class allow drop-ins.
Improv classes teach unscripted scene work: agreement, listening, building characters and relationships, and finding the game of a scene. Los Angeles theaters teach long-form improv, short-form games, or both, and many lead into sketch writing and performance teams.
Improv suits beginners and experienced actors alike. Actors take it to think faster in auditions, relax on camera, and build confidence for comedy and commercial work.
LA improv training is usually a numbered level system. Each level runs about six to eight weekly sessions of two to three hours and often ends in a class show. Per-level tuition at LA theaters commonly falls around $300 to $600, and upper levels can require an audition.
Many theaters run free or low-cost intro classes, and watching a student show is a good way to judge a program. Ask how quickly level one fills and how long the wait is for the next level.
General guidance from rates LA schools commonly publish. Each listing shows that school's own price and terms.
Weekly ongoing workout with scene study, on-camera/self-tape practice, writing exercises, and improv/repetition. Ideal for actors seeking a deep weekly workout in a consistent, long-term artistic practice. Everyone works every class.
Last verified Oct 5, 2026
Ongoing advanced weekly workout for long-term artistic practice: scene work, Meisner, improv, writing, directing, and script analysis. Off-camera with occasional on-camera work. Four classes per month; no refunds, substitutes, transfers, audits, or deferments.
Last verified Oct 5, 2026
Six-week beginner in-person improv class covering public speaking, scene work, long form, and core improv tools. Max 14 students. No prior experience necessary.
Last verified Sep 18, 2026 · Unclaimed
Covers animation voice-over through monologue, dialogue, improvisation, group performance and workout. Develop characters via The Kalmenson Method; create character inventory for demo; study casting trends, marketing and self-promotion. Prerequisite: Completion of Foundations or Working Pro 1. Online Zoom. 10 student maximum. 6 consecutive weeks. Instructors: Andrew Racho and Anna Graves.
Last verified Oct 5, 2026 · Unclaimed
Sample improv class for beginning students in Valley Village / Studio City.
Last verified Oct 4, 2026 · Unclaimed
Live online class via Zoom. Jump into comedy writing—generate, craft, and refine original material through exercises and assignments. By the end you'll have a 2-person sketch, character monologue, commercial parody, premise sketch, topical sketch, two-line jokes, and fake headlines. 6-week online course.
Last verified Oct 5, 2026 · Unclaimed
Physical and vocal warm-ups, games, improv, a search for character in movement exercises, and deeper skills with a working director giving feedback. Free rehearsal time in the CSFA studio for scene partners with 90 minute reservations.
Last verified Sep 20, 2026 · Unclaimed
Improv class taught by Anthony Ocasio; a playground for all ages that sharpens creative thinking, outside-the-box choices, team building, quick pivots, communion with your audience, and overall actor skills.
Last verified Sep 28, 2026 · Unclaimed
Improv class taught by Anthony Ocasio; a playground for all ages that sharpens creative thinking, outside-the-box choices, team building, quick pivots, communion with your audience, and overall actor skills.
Last verified Sep 28, 2026 · Unclaimed
Schools with a program or a recently verified class here. Class counts show what is current today.
| School | Class | Price | Neighborhood | Next start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGB Studio | The Monday Night Workout In-Person | $295 US/month for four classes per month | North Hollywood | Mon, Oct 5 |
| BGB Studio | The Tuesday Class In-Person | $295 USD/month for four classes per month | North Hollywood | Tue, Oct 6 |
| Improv-LA | Level 1 Improv | $345 | Burbank, Silver Lake, and Los Feliz | Sat, Oct 10 |
| Kalmenson & Kalmenson | Animation: Level 1 | $445 | Burbank | Sat, Oct 10 |
| The Improv Trick | Sample Improv Class | From $28.52 | Valley Village - Studio City | Sun, Oct 18 |
| Westside Comedy Theater | SKETCH 101: Intro to Comedy Writing (Sundays) | $360.00 | Santa Monica | Sun, Oct 18 |
| Caryn West's Space for Actors | Advanced Scene Study | $50 off with early enroll by April 19, 2026 | West Hollywood | Sun, May 2 |
| David Gray Studios | Improv - Kids & Teens | — | Burbank | Schedule not published |
| David Gray Studios | Improv - Young Adult & Adults | — | Burbank | Schedule not published |
Arlo tracks 9 improv classes in Los Angeles, with 7 listings showing a published amount out of 9 total. The visible amounts run $29 to $445, such as BGB Studio and Improv-LA, 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 9 improv classes in Los Angeles, including 1 class explicitly marked beginner out of 9 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 9 improv classes in Los Angeles, so 1 class 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.
Arlo tracks 9 improv classes in Los Angeles, and 2 classes of the 9 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.
Arlo lists 48 schools that teach improv classes, including 3-2-1 Acting Studios, Actors Workout Studio, Art of Acting Studio, Baron Brown Studio, and BGB Studio, and 43 more. 9 classes from these schools are current right now. Each school page shows its current classes, and every listing links to the school's own booking page.
These classes are spread across 6 neighborhoods in Los Angeles. The most options are in Burbank and North Hollywood. 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.
Schedules and prices can change after a source check. Confirm the final details with the school and read how Arlo verifies listings.