Chicago
Improv classes
Every school and company we know of running improv classes in Chicago — what they teach and where to sign up. Details come from each school's own site; confirm dates and prices with them directly.
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The Annoyance Theatre & Bar
Improv levels AP1-AP5, CRASS show-creation classes, musical improv MI1-MI3, electives, and five-day intensives.
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The Second City
The Training Center at 230 W North Ave: improv, sketch writing, acting, stand-up and storytelling, music conservatory, and the flagship Conservatory program.
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iO Theater
Five-level long-form program (8-week courses meeting weekly), plus sketch, musical improv, stand-up, and summer intensives; free student jam every Saturday 3:30pm.
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CIC Theater (Chicago Improv Company)
Five-level program from Fundamentals to Performance plus a 3-day intensive; graduates retake any level at half price.
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Logan Square Improv
Three-level improv program at the $5-show nonprofit theater in Logan Square, plus corporate workshops.
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The Playground Theater
The Mixer — one part workshop, one part jam — every Monday at 8pm, open to anyone 16 or older.
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The Comedy Clubhouse
Laughter School: an improv education program for young adults taught at local schools with a professional curriculum.
Before your first class
Learn the fundamentals free.
Our twelve-chapter course covers yes-and, listening, game of the scene and more — read it in an afternoon and walk into class ahead.