Upcoming Events

This show will be presented using the Zoom video conferencing service. Ticketholders will be sent an e-mail 30 minutes before showtime with instructions on how to log in to watch the show.

You give us $5, and we give you an online stand-up show featuring five excellent comedians. Some of them are people you might recognize from the DMV comedy scene. Others are touring feature acts and headliners, calling in from around the country. They're all great, so take a chance and enjoy some laughs from the comfort of your own home.

Lineup for January 29: Josie Marcellino, Tommy Taylor Jr., Jamel Johnson, Ross Benoit, Wil Sylvince

All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.

Wednesdays, February 3-17, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (three sessions total)

The fundamentals of improvised comedy strengthen communication, creativity, and connections. Even in a world of "social distancing" one can discover and nurture these traits within themselves. The innumerable skills gained through improvised comedy can aid in range from better communication with peers, up to and including conquering presentations and engaging in difficult conversations. Together the class and instructor Anna Bethel will create a supportive environment as they develop confidence and support their spontaneous thinking by playing games. This class will be conducted online via video conferencing. Participants must have a reliable Internet connection and a computer or device with a webcam and microphone.

All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.

Available: February 7 - 28 (Full class meetings Feb. 7 and Feb. 21, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. One-on-one coaching other weeks.) Online graduation show Sunday, March 7 at 7 p.m.

This class is limited to eight students.

Lots of people dream about giving stand-up comedy a try. We've designed a virtual course to help get you started. Via video conference meetings with instructor Chris Coccia, you'll learn how to prepare, polish and perform a five-minute stand-up comedy set. Week one will be an all-hands meeting. Week two features a private 30-minute one-on-one coaching session with your instructor. (You'll be given a specific time slot). Week three all the students meet again to go over their material. Week four features another private 30-minute coaching session. And on week five, all students come back together for a virtual comedy show! This class will be conducted online via video conferencing. Participants must have a reliable Internet connection and a computer or device with a webcam and microphone.

All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.

Wednesdays, February 10-24, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (coaching the week of February 17)

Welcome to the world of virtual standup comedy! Via video conference meetings with instructor Rahmein Mostafavi, you’ll take your comedy to the next level. Level 2 Stand-Up is for grads of our Five Minutes to Funny class, or relatively new comics trying to strengthen their sets and break into the scene. Week one will be an all-hands meeting. Week two features a private 30-minute one-on-one coaching session with your instructor. (You'll be given a specific time slot). Week three all the students meet again to go over their material. In this three-week program we'll dig deeper into your 5-minute set; work on strategies to hone it; and create new material based off it. Classes will also focus on joke-writing techniques, how to get booked, and the unsung secret to comedy success: becoming a sought-after host.

Your instructor is DCI favorite Rahmein Mostafavi. An accomplished stand-up, producer, writer, and actor, Rahmein now joins our comedy school to help you ramp up your comedy game. So what do you say? Are you ready to get serious about your comedy career? Prerequisite: FMTF Class or at least 6 months of stand-up performance at open mics.

This class will be conducted online via video conferencing. Participants must have a reliable Internet connection and a computer or device with a webcam and microphone.

All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.

Thursdays, February 11 - March 18, starting at 8 p.m.

A Level 2 Sketch Comedy Writing course that will help you create a portfolio of sketches. This course uses the skills learned in Introduction to Sketch Comedy to walk you through the elements of a sketch and how to write good sketches; it also features workshop sessions where you'll do read-throughs and get feedback on the writing assignments. Sketch formats covered include: Game Show, Commercial Parody, Town Hall, Talk Show, and more. Students will be asked to write sketches every other week.

Your instructors for the course come from Bad Medicine, DC's premier sketch comedy troupe. Trained by the Upright Citizens Brigade and Second City, Bad Medicine has performed at North American festivals like Montreal Sketchfest, NYC Sketchfest, Chicago Sketchfest, and Sketchfest Seattle. They also produce award-winning short comedy films, and a podcast about the craft of sketch comedy called Sketch Nerds.

This is an online class, conducted through Zoom meetings. Participants must have a reliable Internet connection and a computer, phone or device with a web camera and microphone. Completion of Introduction to Sketch Comedy or sketch performance experience is a prerequisite to this course.

All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.

This show will be presented using the Zoom video conferencing service. Ticketholders will be sent an e-mail 30 minutes before showtime with instructions on how to log in to watch the show.

Read the Room has become Read the Zoom!

Some stand-ups really know how to work a room. "Crowd work" is the art of chatting with the audience. When done right, it creates a conversational atmosphere -- sometimes building a bridge to a comedian's best jokes, and sometimes leading to totally unscripted, in-the-moment laughs.

Here in the DMV, Tim Miller is one of the best at crowd work. At "Read the Room" he hosts a lineup of local talents doing predominantly crowd work. Join him in our online showroom for what could be a unique, unforgettable live comedy experience.

Tim has been on Comedy Central & TRU TV and is also the host of Read the Room podcast on Podbean, iTunes and wherever you enjoy podcasts.

All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.

Saturdays, February 13 - March 6, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

This virtual course will help people kick-start their creative mind, meet new people, and improve teamwork skills. It can give you great new perspective on your everyday interactions, introduce you to a new hobby, or even serve as a first step into the entertainment world. Best of all, it's a LOT of fun. This is the course where you'll learn the basics of improv. You'll also learn a number of games you can play just about anywhere, learn how to develop scenes and create characters within seconds, and learn exercises to help create "group mind" to better work and act together. Remember, improv isn't just for actors -- anyone from teachers to corporate trainers to anyone wanting to build stronger teams can benefit from the collaborative art of improv comedy. This class will be conducted online via video conferencing. Participants must have a reliable Internet connection and a computer or device with a webcam and microphone.

All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.

Saturdays, February 13 - March 6, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. (online). Graduation show (online) March 8.

Introduction to the Harold. This class focuses on the creation of the long-form improv style developed by Del Close. With particular attention to recognizing organic opportunities in the moment, students will learn how to create believable characters, discover themes, and make scenic connections in the moment. Students will learn to explore the signature elements (openings, scenic beats, edits, character pulls, group games) that bring together this dynamic structure.(Prerequisite: At least one advanced improv class or permission of the instructor.)

This class will be conducted online via video conferencing. Participants must have a reliable Internet connection and a computer or device with a webcam and microphone.

All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.

Sundays, February 14 - March 7, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Online graduation performance March 14 at 12:30pm.

Picking up from the beginning level focusing on short-form scene work and games, in this virtual course, students will focus on making powerful choices at the top of the scene and how building fun and dynamic characters enhance their overall experience. This virtual course includes four classes and a final rehearsal, followed by a graduation performance at the DC Improv Virtual Theater. Prerequisite: Beginning Improv or permission of the instructor and principal. This class will be conducted online via video conferencing. Participants must have a reliable Internet connection and a computer or device with a webcam and microphone.

All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.

ONLY ONE TICKET IS REQUIRED PER HOUSEHOLD. This is an online show, presented through the Zoom videoconferencing service. Ticketholders will be sent log-on information 30 minutes before showtime.

Two dynamic and amazing headliners are taking over our virtual stage. Jessica Kirson and Rachel Feinstein -- both from Comedy Central, HBO and tons more -- will be live in your living room.

VIP ticketholders will have access to a post-show online meet and greet where they'll have a chance to ask questions of both headliners.

All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• Only one ticket is required per household.

This show will be presented using the Zoom video conferencing service. Ticketholders will be sent an e-mail 30 minutes before showtime with instructions on how to log in to watch the show.

The DC Improv's comedy challenge is going online!

We're challenging funny people from the DMV to come up with five minutes of comedy, built around the theme of FIGHTS. You get to enjoy what they come up with -- and cheer one team on to victory. The Make Up Party is the Improv's game night, open to all kinds of performers. Whether you're performing or watching at home from your living room, it's gonna be a good time.

If you want to compete: send a note to chris@dcimprov.com for more information. This event is open to stand-ups, sketch troupes, improv teams or whatever. Maximum team size is 6.

Click here to see the confirmed teams.

All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.

"America's Got Talent" is the powerhouse reality show right now -- and Ryan Niemiller is one of its newest stars. He was the only comedian to reach the finals in season 14, and fan voting pushed him to a third-place finish. "The Cripple Threat of Comedy" is now on a whirlwind tour the country, bringing his live show to all of his new fans. Check out his DC Improv debut this summer!

All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Moms! Gather your #BandOfMothers and plan a night out of the house, for once. The Original Moms' Night Out that has swept the nation is headed your way! Join The Pump and Dump Show's hilarious new cast Angela Peel and Molly Kirk for a laugh-out-loud and cathartic multimedia evening filled with all-original music, comedy, games, prizes, commiseration and validation. Have you seen the show before? Prepare for new songs and loads of new surprises guaranteed to make you laugh your c-section scar open.

As seen on "Today," in People and Parents Magazine, The Pump and Dump Show is the perfect escape for every type of mom. Gather your #BREEDER besties and treat yourselves to a well-deserved night out!

*BONUS: you'll be home to those babies by 10pm. We got you.

You work hard, mama. It's time you had a kid-free break and some belly laughs. And nobody touching your boobs. You've earned it!

All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows.
• Early shows in the main showroom are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Please note that the size of your party will also affect what seating options are available to you, as certain tables and areas are designated for larger parties. Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• Late shows in the main showroom have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Jamie Lee is one of the great young voices in the comedy world, writing for and starring in shows on MTV, truTV, TBS, and HBO. (You know her as "Ali" on the hit series "Crashing.") She's even a best-selling author -- the last time she came to the DC Improv was part of her "Weddiculous" book tour. She's back this spring for another run of outstanding shows.

All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows.
• Early shows in the main showroom are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Please note that the size of your party will also affect what seating options are available to you, as certain tables and areas are designated for larger parties. Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• Late shows in the main showroom have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Doug Benson is known for his popular podcasts ("Doug Loves Movies" and "Getting Doug With High"), his films ("Super High Me," "The Greatest Movie Ever Rolled," "Chronic-Con: Episode 420"), appearances on TV shows like "@midnight," "The Trailer Park Boys" and "You're The Worst," and for presiding over "The High Court" as Judge Doug on Comedy Central.

All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows.
• Early shows in the main showroom are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Please note that the size of your party will also affect what seating options are available to you, as certain tables and areas are designated for larger parties. Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• Late shows in the main showroom have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Comedian Doug Benson ("Super High Me" and Comedy Central's "The High Court") hosts a podcast where he talks to his hilarious special surprise guests about his first love…movies! To have a chance at winning some prizes, bring a movie themed name tag!

All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows.
• Early shows in the main showroom are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Please note that the size of your party will also affect what seating options are available to you, as certain tables and areas are designated for larger parties. Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• Late shows in the main showroom have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

Jared has established a huge fanbase through podcasting: He dishes out advice and laughs as the host of his own show, "The JTrain Podcast," and as the co-host of the wildly popular "U Up?" dating podcast. He's also an accomplished New York based stand-up who is taking his show on the road. He sold out a one-night-only appearance in the summer of 2019. Now he's coming back in 2020 for a full weekend!

All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows. Early shows are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Late shows have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.

A longtime comedy club standout, Godfrey's profile has gotten even bigger in recent years thanks to his "In Godfrey We Trust" podcast and a stint hosting his own satellite radio show. The Chicago native is a live wire on stage, using an arsenal of voices and wide-eyed expressions while giving his high-energy takes on current events. Check out one of the hottest touring comics going ...

All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

Admission Policies

• Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions on dcimprov.com.
• There is a two-item minimum per ticket. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)

Seating Policies

• For our main showroom, the first show of any night is the "early" show. All other shows are "late" shows.
• Early shows in the main showroom are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive at the club, the greater your seating options will be. Please note that the size of your party will also affect what seating options are available to you, as certain tables and areas are designated for larger parties. Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• Late shows in the main showroom have assigned seating, and assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. The earlier you buy tickets, the better your seats will be (i.e. closer to the stage). Click here for a more detailed explanation of seating policies.
• For our lounge, all shows regardless of start time are seated by time of arrival.