Kansas City

Improv classes

Every school and company we know of running improv classes in Kansas City — what they teach and where to sign up. Details come from each school's own site; confirm dates and prices with them directly.

  • The Bird Comedy Theater

    Downtown / Crossroads

    The Bird Training Center: Intro to Improv (Tuesdays 7-9pm), then Long Form II and III (Sundays 7pm), each session ending in a performance at the theater. Fall 2026 cohorts run August into September; sign-up via Eventbrite.

    Class info Website

  • The KC Improv Company

    Westport / Waldo

    Leveled improv courses (101-301) with graduation shows, plus summer drop-in classes most Thursdays at 7pm in the Clubhaus at KC Bier Co, 310 W 79th St.

    Class info

  • Act Your Age Improv

    Improv classes for older adults built around the health benefits of laughter and connection, with sessions at KU Medical Center and the Roeland Park Community Center (per KCUR).

  • Kansas City's Improv Springboard

    Nonprofit running improv workshops and performance opportunities for women and nonbinary improvisers (per KCUR). No website — find them on Facebook as KC Improv Springboard.

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