Starts December 3, 2023 @ 11:00 AM

IMPROV 301 (Sunday 12/3-1/28 @11am Skipping 12/24 & 12/31)

In Level 301 students will get an introduction to playing character in improv. You’ll learn the basics of how to get into character and sustain one and explore point of view. Students will learn how to use characters in scenes and with their scen...

Starts December 4, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

One Person Show Workshop (Mondays 12/4-12/18 @6pm)

Do you have a story to tell that doesn’t have enough punchlines to be considered stand-up? And not enough tears to be considered a drama? This workshop is for you. This comedy special has been evolving in the past years to include more elements th...

Weekly

Intro To Improv Drop-In Class (All Levels) - Every Thursday @ 6:00 PM MT

Want to see if improv comedy is right for you? This drop-in class will let you take RISE Comedy's improv classes for a test drive, in a safe, supportive, and FUN environment! Instructor Schedule • 11/30 Jacob Sorling • 12/7 No Drop in • 12/14 TBD...

Next Class: Thursday, Dec 14 @ 6:00 PM

Monthly on the 3rd Sunday

Clown Drop-In – Third Sundays @ 6:00 PM MT

Clown Drop-in is for all skill levels. Newcomers welcome!  This drop-in provides a safe space to practice clowning and train in the art of ridiculousness. Skills learned are valuable for anyone looking to enhance their performance capabilities. Th...

Next Class: Sunday, Dec 17 @ 6:00 PM

Starts January 6, 2024 @ 11:00 AM

Stand Up 101 (Saturdays 1/6-2/10 @11am)

Have you ever wanted to try stand up comedy? Do you want to learn humor writing? Well this class is for you! All levels of experience welcome. Whether you are trying to become a famous comedian, nail that next presentation at work, sound witty in ...

Starts January 18, 2024 @ 7:00 PM

Musical Improv 101 (Thu 1/18/24 – Thu 2/8/24)

Ever wanted to try your hand at musical improv?  Let’s do it!  In this introductory class, which is open to performers of all musical and improvisational skill levels, we’ll be exploring the fundamentals of musical improv and improvised songs, and...

Starts January 23, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

SKETCH 101 (Tuesdays 1/23-2/27 @6:30pm)

THIS CLASS TAKES PLACE IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. YOU WILL RECEIVE LOCATION DETAILS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE CLASS In the RISE Comedy sketch writing program, you will get the opportunity to learn how to write different styles of sketches, how to re-...

Starts January 3, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

SKETCH 201 (Wednesdays 1/3-2/7 @6:30pm-9:15pm)

Continuing off what we learned in sketch 101, this course will help you write your sketches and generate ideas on the spot, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE AN IMPROVISER TO BE IN THIS CLASS! Please don’t stress out when you see that, we are only using it as...

Starts January 7, 2024 @ 11:00 AM

STAND UP 201 (Sundays 1/7-2/11 @11am)

Stand Up 201 focuses on the dynamics of jokes and the tools to make your writing funny. Each week will include a lesson, writing time, and stage time with feedback. Students will also get one-on-one coaching and notes from the instructor as well a...

Starts January 8, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

STAND UP 101 (Mondays 1/8-2/12 @6:30pm-9:15 pm)

Have you ever wanted to try stand up comedy? Do you want to learn humor writing? Well this class is for you! All levels of experience welcome. Whether you are trying to become a famous comedian, nail that next presentation at work, sound witty in ...

Starts February 11, 2024 @ 11:00 AM

IMPROV 401 (Sundays 2/11-3/24 @11am)

In Level 401 you’ll learn to recognize the pattern that scenes naturally create and learn how to exploit the tool of heightening to maximize the pattern’s impact in the scene. Prerequisite:  Level 301 Student Showcase: 3/31 between 5pm-9pm Instruc...

Starts February 11, 2024 @ 11:00 AM

IMPROV 201 (Sundays 2/11-3/17 @11am)

In Level 201 you will begin to work with your fellow improvisers and discover the joy of creating scenes together. You’ll learn how to construct honest and believable characters, environments, and scene flows. You’ll experiment with focus and list...

Starts February 12, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

IMPROV 301 (Mondays 2/12-3/25 @6:30pm)

In Level 301 students will get an introduction to playing character in improv.  You’ll learn the basics of how to get into character and sustain one and explore point of view. Students will learn how to use characters in scenes and with their scen...

Starts February 12, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

IMPROV 401 (Mondays 2/12-3/25 @6:30pm)

In Level 401 you’ll learn to recognize the pattern that scenes naturally create and learn how to exploit the tool of heightening to maximize the pattern’s impact in the scene. Prerequisite:  Level 301 Student Showcase: 3/31 between 5pm-9pm Instruc...

Starts February 13, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

IMPROV 201 (Tuesdays 2/13-3/19 @6:30pm)

In Level 201 you will begin to work with your fellow improvisers and discover the joy of creating scenes together. You’ll learn how to construct honest and believable characters, environments, and scene flows. You’ll experiment with focus and list...

Starts February 13, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

IMPROV 601 (Tuesdays 2/13-3/26 @6:30pm)

In Level 601, students will be given the strategies that form strong, collaborative and successful teams. Complete with a show run and your teacher is your coach. Prerequisite: Level 501 Student Showcase:  3/31 5pm-9pm Instructor: TBD

Starts February 14, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

IMPROV 501 (Tuesdays 2/13-3/26 @6:30pm)

In Improv 501, you will unlock the toolset for creating more nuanced and advanced characters onstage. Learn how to generate sustainable characters that are FUN to play and easy to return to in a longform set. Prerequisite:  Level 401 Student Showc...

Starts February 17, 2024 @ 11:00 AM

IMPROV 101 ( Saturdays 2/17-3/23 @11am )

Level 101 is a class dedicated to FUN and finding yourself as an improviser. You’ll explore the core concept of “Yes, And…” and how it relates to life both onstage and offstage. You’ll discover ways to hear and enhance your inner voice. Most of al...

Starts February 19, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

IMPROV 101 (Mondays 2/19-3/25 @6:30pm)

Level 101 is a class dedicated to FUN and finding yourself as an improviser. You’ll explore the core concept of “Yes, And…” and how it relates to life both onstage and offstage. You’ll discover ways to hear and enhance your inner voice. Most of al...

Starts December 6, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

Presence, Play and Pivot Master Class

In this masterclass Anděl will take her 21 years of experience improvising professionally and work. you. out. She will focus on who you are, what you bring to the table and how you can be flexible without losing yourself. She’ll use her well of ex...

Starts December 9, 2023 @ 11:00 AM

Mind Body Music [Improv Intensive] (December 9th-10th @ 11am-5pm)

Improvising musically can be both the most freeing and most heady of pursuits. This workshop focuses on getting into connection with yourself, your body and your partner and pushes you to see how you can get where you're going without thinking so ...

Starts December 9, 2023 @ 11:00 AM

Mind Body Music [Improv Intensive] (December 9th-10th @ 11am-5pm)

Improvising musically can be both the most freeing and most heady of pursuits. This workshop focuses on getting into connection with yourself, your body and your partner and pushes you to see how you can get where you're going without thinking so ...

Starts December 16, 2023 @ 11:00 AM

What's So Funny? A Clown Workshop

*This workshop takes place on December 16th & 17th at 11am-2pm* “Honest is Funny and Funny is Honest.”-- Me just now. Trying to be funny isn’t very funny.  But oh my word is it funny to be authentic. The clown, above all, seeks to be one hundred...

Starts February 3, 2024 @ 2:00 PM

The Story's the Thing: A Workshop Taught by Jeremy Sweetlamb

This workshop will focus on how your awareness of scenic and overall show structure can improve your longform improv and storytelling technique. Chock full of awesome charts and graphs for you visual learners and loaded with scenework for you stag...

Starts February 4, 2024 @ 2:00 PM

PROCESS the Workshop (A Form Which Parodies The Process of Putting on a Play)

10 spots available! ABOUT THE FORMAT Process is the 20-year brainchild of 2 long-running improv groups from Austin, TX. First developed by well hung jury and performed at the 2002 Chicago Improv Festival, this format has been honed and sculpted b...