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Beginner Improv Workshop

Improv Comedy Class

Great for Beginners

One Day Workshop

Improv comedy is fun, like really fun, and the best way to get into it is by taking a class! Tap into your creativity while connecting to a community of clever and fun people!

In this 90-minute beginners class you'll learn some improv basics, play improv games, and get to see what it's like to make up fun characters and situations with a group of like-minded people.

If you enjoy the class and want more, you can put the $10 cost of this class towards the cost of our 8-week Level One class! But this class stands alone as a beginner improv workshop, and you won't be pressured to sign up for a full course.

Details

Date: Saturday March 21, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Location: Buffalo Improv House
Address: 255 Great Arrow Ave., Suite 207, Buffalo NY 14207
Prerequisites: None! This class is great for absolute beginners!

Conduct Policy: All students must agree to abide by our Extremely Reasonable Conduct Policy. By registering for this class you are confirming you agree to abide by this policy.

Instructor Bio

TBD

The Fine Print

This class is offered by Buffalo Improv House LLC.

Class Size Requirement: This class requires a certain number of registrants in order to run. If we are under the threshold, registrants will be directed toward our next $10 intro workshop.

COVID Policy: We follow local, state, and federal guidance and requirements in regards to COVID safety policies. In addition, this class takes place at a building that may choose to enact its own COVID safety policies, and we are in frequent communication with other performing arts organizations regarding their COVID policies. Our classes are currently mask-optional, with proof of vaccination not required. However, this may change as CDC, State and local regulations and guidance changes, or as new best practices develop in our industry. We take COVID seriously and ask that you do not take our classes if you are unwilling to follow COVID safety measures if the COVID situation returns us to a place where face coverings or proof of vaccination become required or recommended again.

Cancellation / Makeup Policy: This is a $10 intro workshop. If it needs to be canceled, your purchase will be refunded and you will be directed towards our next intro workshop.

Student Discounts: Are you a student? We are happy to offer discounts to current college / university students or recent graduates. Send us an email at email@buffaloimprovhouse.com

Conduct Policy: All students must agree to abide by our Extremely Reasonable Conduct Policy. By registering for this class you are confirming you agree to abide by this policy.


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Improv Classes

Buffalo Improv House offers the best improv classes you'll find anywhere. Our world-class faculty has over 100 years of combined experience teaching improv, musical improv, and comedy writing to folks of all experience levels!

Upcoming Classes

Improv Comedy Class

Great for Beginners

One Day Workshop

Saturday March 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM

This is your opportunity to try out improv comedy in a fun, supportive and zero-pressure environment! In this 90-minute introductory class you'll learn some improv basics, play improv games, and get to see what it's like to make up fun characters and situations with a group of like-minded people.

Improv Comedy Class

Great for Beginners

One Day Workshop

Saturday March 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM

This is your opportunity to try out improv comedy in a fun, supportive and zero-pressure environment! In this 90-minute introductory class you'll learn some improv basics, play improv games, and get to see what it's like to make up fun characters and situations with a group of like-minded people.

Improv Comedy Class

Elective

Adventure Club is our open improv ensemble program! Anyone who has taken our Level 2 class or who has equivalent experience can sign up to be on an Adventure Club long-form improv team!

Classes Currently in Session

Youth Improv Class: 6th to 8th grade! with Sarah Comfort Sundays at 3:00 PM beginning January 11, 2026 ending March 1, 2026

Level One: Improv Basics with Emily Rivera Wednesdays at 6:30 PM beginning January 7, 2026 ending February 25, 2026

Level One: Improv Basics with TBD Saturdays at 11:00 AM beginning January 24, 2026 ending March 14, 2026

Adventure Club with Emily Knowle

Level Three: Game of the Scene with Dan Reitz Tuesdays at 6:30 PM beginning January 13, 2026 ending March 3, 2026

Improv comedy is fun, like really fun, and the best way to get started is by taking an improv comedy class! Our improv comedy classes are fun and well-paced, and we’ve got stuff for all skill and experience levels!

We've had all sorts of people take our improv classes: college students, professionals who want to work on their confidence or public speaking, moms looking for something to do out of the house, actors looking to add to their skillset, retirees looking for a fun hobby, and people just looking to have fun and meet other cool people!

Our instructors are fantastic and the vibes are great! Take a class and see what all the fun is about!