WHAT WE TEACH
FIND YOUR FUNNY, GROW YOUR SKILLS.
At easylaughs, we believe comedy is for everyone. That’s why we offer a wide variety of courses and workshops in both improv and stand-up, with levels ranging from complete beginner to seasoned performer. Whether it’s your first time on stage or your hundredth, we’ve got a place for you to learn, play, grow, and have fun.
COURSE CURRICULUM
FIND YOUR LEVEL. FOLLOW YOUR FUN.
Our improv courses are organized into bands: Basics, Intermediate, Advanced, and Specialty. As you move through the levels, you’ll build new skills, try new formats, and grow as a performer. If you’re just starting out, you’ll begin with Basics. If you’ve got some experience, CONTACT US and we’ll help place you in the course that’s right for you.
We also offer stand-up courses, a great way to find your comedic voice. And if you’re ready to add some musical flair, check out our Musical Improv classes! Most courses run for 8 weeks and end with a graduation show, but some are shorter or offered as weekend intensives.
All our courses are taught by experienced, supportive TEACHERS who create a space that’s fun, challenging, and full of discovery. In every class, both teachers and students follow our HOW WE PLAY philosophy to help keep things welcoming, collaborative, and playful. Whatever your level and interest, there’s a course that fits your pace and your playstyle.
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Below, you’ll find descriptions of all our courses at every level. Curious what’s currently running? Take a peek at the COURSE PAGE. Don’t see what you’re looking for? You can SEND US A COURSE REQUEST ON OUR CONTACT PAGE and we’ll keep it in mind for future planning!
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IMPROV BASICS
Improv Basics 1
Start your improv journey with a class that gets you moving, laughing, and reacting in the moment! You’ll learn to quiet your inner critic, stay present, and connect with others through physical, playful exercises. You may walk in as strangers, but by the end of class, you’ll be laughing like old friends.
Improv Basics 3
This is the last course in our basics band, and it’s all about going deeper. You’ll explore what makes improv work: structure, patterns, and technique. With a focus on thoughtful feedback and supported risks, this course helps you level up your skills and get ready for our Intermediate courses.
IMPROV INTERMEDIATE
Characters & Relationships
Step into bold new personas and build scenes that matter! This course helps you create strong, memorable characters and explore the dynamics between them. By deepening relationships and emotional connections on stage, your scenes become more grounded, engaging, and fun to perform.
Object Work & Environment
Bring your scenes to life by making the invisible visible! You’ll practice using your body, space, and imaginary objects to create rich, believable environments. This course strengthens your physical storytelling and helps you build more dynamic, visually engaging scenes without relying on words alone.
IMPROV ADVANCED
Intro to Longform
Take your improv further by learning how to turn a single suggestion into a rich, fully developed show. You’ll explore classic formats like The Harold and Armando, build compelling worlds, and develop scenes with greater depth, pacing, and flow. A great step for performers ready to go the distance.
Format Weekend
Push your skills and spend a weekend learning several formats in a fun-yet-intensive way! The specific formats will be tailored to the group, with past themes including Genres, Duos, The Play, and easylaughs-favorite: Tarantino-style. You’ll collaborate, rehearse, and be ready to perform your new format by weekend’s end.
MUSICAL IMPROV
Musical Improv Basics 1
Sing, move, and create in this joyful introduction to musical improvisation. You'll explore rhythm, melody, and harmony while learning to build songs and scenes in the moment. With a focus on listening, support, and group play, this course helps you grow your musical confidence and connect through collaborative creation.
Musical Improv Basics 2
Take your musical improv skills to the next level by exploring more advanced games and longform techniques. Strengthen your ensemble play and storytelling through varied musical styles. This course helps you deepen your creativity, develop characters and emotions in song, and perform with confidence and connection alongside your fellow players.
STAND-UP
Stand-up Beginners
Always wanted to tell jokes on stage? This is the place to start! In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn how to turn real-life moments into tight, original stand-up. Through writing, experimenting, and performing, you’ll build confidence, find your voice, and leave with a killer set.
Stand-up Intermediate
You’ve got some stage time, a few bits that land, and a hunger to level up! This course helps you tighten your material, explore new angles, and deepen your comic voice. Through group feedback, writing prompts, and performance practice, you’ll build sharper, more authentic sets that reflect who you are on stage and off.
SPECIALTY
Mastering Short Form Games
Sharpen your skills and take your short form game play to the next level. You’ll explore timing, clarity, audience connection, and how to elevate a simple prompt into something unforgettable. Perfect for players who want to perform fast, funny, high-energy scenes with confidence and creativity.
Format Courses
These courses dive into specific longform structures, from the classic Armando to innovative ensemble pieces. You’ll rehearse the beats, train edits and transitions, and develop the rhythm and tone of the chosen format. Ideal for improvisers ready to deepen their performance toolkit and commit to a single structure from start to finish.
Genre Courses
Step into the world of genre-based improv, where everything from rom-coms to horror movies becomes your playground. You’ll explore the themes, tropes, and storytelling rules of each genre, and then break them with style. A fun and cinematic way to stretch your skills and think like a director onstage.
Play as a Duo
Two players, endless possibilities! This course helps you build strong chemistry, clarity, and control in two-person improv. You’ll learn how to switch characters, carry narrative arcs, and create rich, satisfying shows, playing with just one scene partner the whole time. A great challenge for those wanting to level up collaboration and trust.
Acting for Improv
Want to bring more depth and emotional truth to your scenes? This course focuses on acting techniques tailored for improvisers. You’ll explore intention, physicality, presence, and character work, without losing the joy of spontaneous play. Great for improvisers who want to draw more from theatre and learn to connect more honestly and powerfully with their audience.