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Home of ComedySportz, Philadelphia's longest-running comedy show.

Improv Classes in Philadelphia

For over 25 years, ComedySportz has used improvisation in Philadelphia to entertain thousands of Loyal Fans. We have taken that experience and applied it to our Improv Classes, teaching our students  the joy, power and freedom of improv. Improv Classes

Are you looking for an improv class in Philadelphia? Then you are in the right place. For over 25 years, ComedySportz has used improvisation and comedy to entertain thousands of Loyal Fans. We took that experience and applied it to our classes creating five levels of fun and supportive training. Our Instructors are professional performers, actors, teachers and coaches performing in theaters and comedy groups around Philadelphia. They are all ready and eager to teach you  the joy, power and freedom of improv.


Improv Curriculum

For information on each class, click the links below. You can register online or by phone at 484-450-8089. Payment is due at the time of registration. FREE Improv Open House 101 - Intro to Improv 201 - Scenework Study 301 - Characters & Relationships 401 - Principles of Performance The Rec League


2018-2019 Sessions

Semester 1: January 22-March 12
Semester 2: April 2-May 21
Semester 3: June 25-August 13
Semester 4: September 24-November 1



Volunteer for shows and earn credit towards your tuition. Learn more>

Showcase Performances

You've worked hard for 8 weeks, time to show off your stuff.  All classes end with a Showcase for invited friends and family.


Who's teaching my class? Meet our experienced instructors. Learn more>


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Student Perks

Being a CSz Education student gets you a lot of perks including FREE admission to see ComedySportz. Learn more>


You've got the skills, time to expand them beyond the curriculum with our Improv Workshops. Learn more>


CSz Philadelphia is proud to work with the Girl Scouts of Eastern PA by offering improv badge programs. Learn more>

Diversity Scholarship

CSz Philly is proud to offer scholarships to the diverse population of Philadelphia. If you would like to apply for a Diversity Scholarship, please click here.

How Our Classes Work Whether you want to grow as a performer, get better at public speaking, or just make new friends -- we have your back! From your initial ice breaker to your final class show, our curriculum and expert instructors are there to support your growth as an improviser every step of the way.

All classes and performances happen right in our home arena. Our students also receive some excellent perks including, free open practices, end of class showcase for family and friends and FREE admission to see ComedySportz.

How Our Improv Classes Are Different In our classes, you will learn the basics of improvisation and apply it to scene work, characters, relationships and performance. These skills can be applied to any form of improvisation.

CSz Philadelphia and ComedySportz specialize in Short Form Improv.

What is Short Form Improv?

Short Form improv was first developed by theater director and acting coach, Viola Spolin in the 1950s as a tool to work with actors during rehearsals. These theater games were eventually transposed by her son, Paul Sills, for The Compass Players into performance games for the stage. The Compass Players, which eventually became The Second City, is commonly believed to be America’s first improv troupe. During their shows they would play improv games like “Story” in addition to their signature “scenario plays.”

While several acting traditions throughout world history have employed improvisation as a method of actor training, American Short-Form may well be the first time a group of actors have ever stood on a stage ready to act with no pre-planned ideas of what their resulting scenes would depict.

Short Form takes the principles of improv and applies it to games and scenes. Some games are scene-based, some are character-based, some are gimmick-based, but all use the improv skills that we teach you in each level of our classes: commitment, heightening and decision making.

Short Form improvisation is used in popular and successful shows like Who’s Line Is It Anyway? and ComedySportz. It is also particularly effective in the game of life.

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