Improv Classes

Whether you’re trying improv for the first time, or are a professional actor looking to add to your repertoire of skills – Improv Asylum can help you achieve your goals. We’ve been named Boston’s Best Comedy Classes for years. Find out why!

People take our classes for a TON of reasons:

  • To learn how to think faster
  • To be a better, more confident public speaker
  • To tap into your comedic voice
  • To think more creatively
  • To perform better in auditions
  • To learn from the best comedians in New England
  • To laugh and have fun

Email us if you have questions about our Training Center and how Boston’s Best Comedy Classes can help you reach your personal goals. Ready to register now? Check out our upcoming classes below!

Boston's Best Classes

Improv for
Everyone

Improv Asylum classes take place at the Asylum CoLab, located at 239 Causeway Street in Boston.

Come for the classes, stay for the free snacks and drinks!

Still have questions!?

Visit our improv classes FAQ Page.

Flamingo Bros At The Rox

Level 1 Improv

This is the class that kicks off your journey! It’s the perfect first step if you’ve never taken an improv class before. Over the course of eight weeks, you and your class will be having fun as you are led through games and exercises that will loosen you up and get you comfortable being creative on-the-spot and eventually… doing your own improv scenes!

Is the class you're looking for SOLD OUT? No worries, we have waitlists for every class! If you're interested in a particular section, click REGISTER NOW to add yourself to our waitlist.

Mondays, 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Instructor: Anton Monteleone
6/1/2026 - 7/27/2026 (no class on 7/6)
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Thursdays, 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Instructor: August Kees
6/11/26 - 8/6/26 (no class on 7/9)
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Mondays, 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Instructor: Zack Dictakis
6/15/2026 - 8/10/2026 (no class on 7/6)
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Tuesdays, 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Instructor: Christine Cuddy
7/14/2026 - 9/1/2026
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Wednesdays, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Instructor: Christine Cuddy
7/15/2026 - 9/2/2026
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Mondays, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Instructor: James Melloni
8/3/2026 - 9/28/2026 (no class on 9/7)
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Tuesdays, 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Instructor: James Melloni
8/11/2026 - 9/29/2026
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Thursdays, 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Instructor: TBD
8/20/2026 - 10/8/2026
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Level 1 Improv - Somerville

This is the class that kicks off your journey! It’s the perfect first step if you’ve never taken an improv class before. Over the course of eight weeks, you and your class will be having fun as you are led through games and exercises that will loosen you up and get you comfortable being creative on-the-spot and eventually… doing your own improv scenes!

**PLEASE NOTE: These Classes Take Place In Somerville!**

Fill out this waitlist to be notified when new sessions are announced.

Level 1 Improv - Hingham

This is the class that kicks off your journey! It’s the perfect first step if you’ve never taken an improv class before. Over the course of eight weeks, you and your class will be having fun as you are led through games and exercises that will loosen you up and get you comfortable being creative on-the-spot and eventually… doing your own improv scenes!

Please note this class takes place at Harbor Media Studios in Hingham.

Fill out this waitlist to be notified when new sessions become available. 

Level 2 Improv

Liked what you did in Level 1? Or maybe you’ve done improv somewhere else and you’re ready to jump in (if so, let us know) Either way, our Level 2 class builds off of the fundamentals introduced in Level 1 and gets you playing right away with more scenes, introducing a bunch of different point of view tools to encourage you to tap into your greater comedic potential. — Prerequisite: Level 1

Wednesdays, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Instructor: Talia Fraine
5/20/2026 - 7/15/2026
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Thursdays, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Instructor: August Kees
5/28/2026 - 7/23/2026 (no class on 7/9)
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Saturdays, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Jared Littlejohn
5/30/2026 - 7/25/2026 (no class on 7/4)
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Mondays, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Instructor: Zack Dictakis
6/1/2026 - 7/27/2026 (no class on 7/6)
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Wednesdays, 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Instructor: TBD
6/17/2026 - 8/12/2026
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Thursdays, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Instructor: Emma Skinner
6/25/2026 - 8/20/2026 (no class on 7/9)
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Mondays, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Instructor: James Melloni
7/20/2026 - 9/14/2026 (no class on 9/7)
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Mondays, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Instructor: TBD
8/10/2026 - 10/5/2026
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Level 2 Improv - Somerville

Liked what you did in Level 1? Or maybe you’ve done improv somewhere else and you’re ready to jump in (if so, let us know) Either way, our Level 2 class builds off of the fundamentals introduced in Level 1 and gets you playing right away with more scenes, introducing a bunch of different point of view tools to encourage you to tap into your greater comedic potential. — Prerequisite: Level 1

**PLEASE NOTE: These Classes Take Place In Somerville!**

Fill out this waitlist to be notified when new sessions are announced.

Level 3 Improv

You’ve done some great work in the earlier levels and now you want to play and push yourself a little more? Well, this is the mid-point of your journey. You’re doing scenes, you’re playing games, but now you’re focusing more on being able to play different characters and not just yourself! We play with how you walk, how you talk, and all sorts of other ways to quickly generate characters for improv and beyond. Also, hey — Now you can audition for House Teams if you want! — Prerequisite: Level 2

Mondays, 8pm - 10pm
Instructor: Anton Monteleone
6/1/26 - 7/27/26 (no class 7/6)
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Wednesdays, 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Instructor: TBD
6/17/26 - 8/12/26 (no class 7/8)
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Wednesdays, 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Instructor: TBD
7/1/26 - 8/26/26 (no class 7/8)
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Mondays, 8pm - 10pm
Instructor: TBD
7/13/26 - 8/31/2026
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Level 3 - Somerville

You’ve done some great work in the earlier levels and now you want to play and push yourself a little more? Well, this is the mid-point of your journey. You’re doing scenes, you’re playing games, but now you’re focusing more on being able to play different characters and not just yourself! We play with how you walk, how you talk, and all sorts of other ways to quickly generate characters for improv and beyond. Also, hey — Now you can audition for House Teams if you want! — Prerequisite: Level 2

*PLEASE NOTE: These Classes take place at The Green Room in Somerville!*

Fill out this waitlist to be notified when new sessions announced.

Level 4 Improv

It’s “Big Picture” time. You’ve been doing scenes in all the previous levels, but in Level 4 you start to think about how to play the scene over the top. Figuring out with your scene partner what the game of your scene is and how to build it to a satisfying climax is one of the most useful skills in comedy — ask anyone, they’ll tell you: “Endings are hard!” — Prerequisite: Level 3

Wednesdays, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Instructor: TBD
6/10/2026 - 8/5/2026 (no class 7/8)
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Wednesdays, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Instructor: TBD
8/10/2026 - 10/5/2026 (no class 9/7)
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Level 4 Improv - Somerville

It’s “Big Picture” time. You’ve been doing scenes in all the previous levels, but in Level 4 you start to think about how to play the scene over the top. Figuring out with your scene partner what the game of your scene is and how to build it to a satisfying climax is one of the most useful skills in comedy — ask anyone, they’ll tell you: “Endings are hard!” — Prerequisite: Level 3

**PLEASE NOTE: These Classes Take Place In Somerville!**

Fill out this waitlist to be notified when new sessions announced.

Level 5 Improv

Welcome to Level Five, time to turn up the object work heat! You’ve mastered the basics, tackled scene structure, and now it’s time to put it all together in short- and medium-form games that’ll have you flexing every skill you've gained (and then some).

In this level, we’ll go deeper into performance styles and help you figure out what’s next: Maybe you’re eyeing a spot on a House Team, pumped to perform in the Level 6 Grad Show, or maybe you just want to level up your work presentation game and drop fewer puns at brunch. Whatever your goal, we’ve got you covered!

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

Learning Outcomes:

Nail longer scenes with smooth edits and killer endings.
Perform (and host!) all the short- and medium-form formats like a pro.
Master the power of group mind and ensemble magic.

Prerequisite: Level 4

Wednesdays , 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Instructor: TBD
7/15/2026 - 9/2/2026
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Wednesdays , 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Instructor: TBD
8/12/2026 - 9/30/2026
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Level 6 Improv

The Grad Show. The finish line is in sight — putting together an Improv Asylum revue with a director that will go up for your friends, family and the general public! If you’ve taken a Sketch Writing or Musical Elective by this time, you may be pitching sketches or musical ideas. If not, no worries — you’ll be showcasing the improv skills you’ve picked up along the way. With an additional rehearsal on the main stage to prep the show with tech and music, you’ll work with your director to create a night you’ll never forget. — Prerequisite: Level 5

More Level 6 classes coming soon!

Email admin@improvasylum.com if you're looking for a Level 6 class.

Training Center Open House

MAY 28TH | 6 PM - 7:30 PM 

Join us for a casual meet and greet with instructors and other students, we'll discuss how our training center operates, and you'll get a hands-on demo of some exercises from classes!

The session will end with a Q&A and an invitation to that evening's student jam.

See how Improv Asylum's Training Center can help you achieve your goals -- even if you're just looking to have a blast.

Come for the free food and beverage, stay for the discounts for our classes! HOW. CAN. YOU. LOSE?!?

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Our Instructors

They’re the funniest and most experienced improv instructors around.
You’re gonna love working with them!

Meet the Faculty