World’s Greatest Improv School is proudly women-led, LGBTQ+ friendly, and committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive space for all—whether you’re attending our live comedy shows in Los Angeles or taking improv classes online or in person.
Affordable
Our classes and shows are priced for an improviser's budget. 8-week classes for less than $350, cheap weekly drop-ins and frequent discounts - go easy on your bank account here.
Try Our ClassesGraduate Level
We consider oursevles to be an improv grad school where we teach the cutting edge of improv theory. Years of experience performing and teaching -- they will bring you the highest quality improv instruction. Try them in LA, NYC or Online.
Try Our ClassesCommunity
An improv theater can be a home. We work hard to build community. With multi-day-a-week Bitness classes, Draft Night, our stellar weekly jam and cheap tickets -- improvisers can find a home at WGIS.
See A ShowMailing List
If you want to hear about special classes and shows, join our email list! It comes out every few weeks. See examples of what we send.
Featured Classes
Close Quarters - 4 Weeks
Los Angeles
Close Quarters is a long form piece that was created by an improv group out of Chicago over thirty y...
1000 Scenes With Notes
Los Angeles
The best way to be the greatest improviser is to do 1000 scenes a year. Taking 2 weeks off for th...
Empathy Driven Improv
Los Angeles
Having trouble making choices? Make your scenes easier by slowing down your scene work and tapping i...
Featured Shows
Come see our space at 1615 N. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles.
Weekend Drop Ins
The Weekend Drop Ins are a series of workshops and classes led by Carla Cackowksi (Saturdays) and Mike McLendon (Sundays). Open to all levels. Students do not have to pre-register. Just show up. Saturday and Sunday mornings, 10am-noon, WGIS Space.
Sometimes we get so many people we have to turn people away! You can sign up in advance for a drop-in class to guarantee a spot. Sign up here.
Merch!
We've got some merch for WGIS! Check out the store and get t-shirts, hoodies and mugs!