1615 N. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90027

Los Angeles Classes

Improv Comedy Classes in Los Angeles

If you're not sure if you qualify for a class, ask us at classes@wgimprovschool.com. Check our community links list for our socials.

Discounts: We sometimes offer discounts on last-minute spots for those in financial need.

Advanced Courses

Our improv grad school. Classes for advanced improvisers (4+ classes done at any long-form improv theater).

Game: Music and Lyrics - sold out
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Will Hines
Mon May 5 7pm (LA)
2 classes
$80 USD
Craig Cackowski's Improv Class - sold out
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Craig Cackowski
Mon May 5 7pm (LA)
3 classes
$150 USD
Bob Dassie's Improv Mindset
Bob Dassie
Tue May 6 7pm (LA)
4 classes
$200 USD
Game Drill - 3 week
Sarah Claspell
Sat May 10 12pm (LA)
3 classes
$160 USD
WGIS Summer Intensive - Jul 21 - sold out
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Will Hines and Sarah Claspell
Mon Jul 21 10am (LA)
4 classes, 1 show
$375 USD
WGIS Summer Intensive - Jul 28 - sold out
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Will Hines and Sarah Claspell
Mon Jul 28 10am (LA)
4 classes, 1 show
$375 USD
WGIS Summer Intensive - Aug 4 - sold out
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Will Hines and Sarah Claspell
Mon Aug 4 10am (LA)
4 classes, 1 show
$375 USD

Intro Levels

Our core classes. If you have experience at any long-form improv theater, skip level 1. If you have experience but never studied game, start at level 3

Level 2: Game of the Scene
Laney Serface
Sun Jun 1 3pm (LA)
8 classes, 1 show
$340 USD
Level 3: Harold Structure
Ryan Rosenberg
Tue Jun 3 7pm (LA)
8 classes, 1 show
$340 USD
Taster
Laney Serface
Sat Jun 7 12pm (LA)
1 class
$25 USD
Level 1: Intro To Improv
Monika Smith
Sat Jun 14 3pm (LA)
8 classes, 1 show
$340 USD

Bitness

These classes focus on reps over notes. 'Bitness' is a pun on fitness. For intermediate improvisers (3+ classes at any long-form theater).

Noon Bitness - May 2025 - sold out
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Will Hines and Sarah Claspell
Mon May 5 12pm (LA)
12 classes, 1 show
$250 USD
After-Noon Bitness - May 2025 - sold out
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Will Hines and Sarah Claspell
Mon May 5 2:15pm (LA)
9 classes, 1 show
$200 USD
Night Bitness - May 2025
Joel Spence
Wed May 7 6pm (LA)
8 classes, 1 show
$180 USD

Empathy

Jim Woods special 'empathy' classes focus on authentic acting.

Empathy Driven Improv - sold out
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Jim Wood$
Sun May 4 12pm (LA)
6 classes
$240 USD

Drop Ins

Get a few reps. Must have two levels of improv classes from any school.

Sunday Drop In - 4/27 - sold out
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Mike McLendon
Sun Apr 27 10am (LA)
1 class
$16 USD
Saturday Drop In - 5/3
Carla Cackowski
Sat May 3 10am (LA)
1 class
$16 USD
Sunday Drop In - 5/4
Mike McLendon
Sun May 4 10am (LA)
1 class
$16 USD
Saturday Drop In - 5/10
Carla Cackowski
Sat May 10 10am (LA)
1 class
$16 USD
Sunday Drop In - 5/11
Mike McLendon
Sun May 11 10am (LA)
1 class
$16 USD
Saturday Drop In - 5/17
Carla Cackowski
Sat May 17 10am (LA)
1 class
$16 USD
Sunday Drop In - 5/18
Mike McLendon
Sun May 18 10am (LA)
1 class
$16 USD
Saturday Drop In - 5/24
Carla Cackowski
Sat May 24 10am (LA)
1 class
$16 USD

One-Day Workshops

Short on time? Try these expert one-and-done workshops.

Return To Joy
Rachel Van Nes
Sat May 3 12pm (LA)
1 class
$40 USD
Frame It
Ronnie Adrian
Sat Jun 14 12pm (LA)
1 class
$40 USD

Currently Running

Empathy Driven Improv
Jim Wood$
Sun Mar 23 12pm (LA)
6 classes
$240 USD
Not Scenework but SHOWwork
Alex Fernie
Sun Mar 30 7pm (LA)
8 classes, 1 show
$425 USD
The Improvised Sitcom
Mike McLendon
Sun Apr 6 12:30pm (LA)
6 classes, 1 show
$260 USD
Level 1: Intro To Improv
Laney Serface
Sun Apr 6 3pm (LA)
8 classes, 1 show
$340 USD
Craig Cackowski's Improv Class
Craig Cackowski
Mon Apr 7 7pm (LA)
4 classes
$200 USD
Bob Dassie's Improv Mindset
Bob Dassie
Tue Apr 8 7pm (LA)
4 classes
$200 USD
Level 2: Game of the Scene
Monika Smith
Sat Apr 19 3pm (LA)
8 classes, 1 show
$340 USD