Two words that can change how you show up everywhere. Learn them in an improv class.
No experience needed. You don't even have to be funny. We welcome anyone into our classes, regardless of age or experience.
- Confidence
- Listening
- Public speaking
- Thinking on your feet
- Teamwork
- Creativity
- New friends
- Big laughs
Say yes to a class. Here's what comes with it.
People sign up to try something fun. They keep coming back because of how it changes the rest of their week.
Yes, and you'll walk into rooms differently.
Every scene is a small risk that turns out fine. Stack enough of those and meetings, dates, and auditions get a lot less scary.
Yes, and you'll stop dreading the mic.
Improv is public speaking without a script. After a few weeks of it, a prepared presentation feels easy.
Yes, and you'll trust your first idea.
Learn to respond in the moment instead of rehearsing in your head. Handy in interviews, sales calls, and parenting.
Yes, and you'll actually hear people.
Great scenes come from paying attention to your partner. You'll notice more and connect faster with everyone around you.
Yes, and you'll leave with new friends.
Classes are full of curious, supportive people from all walks of life. It's a great way to network and meet your people.
Yes, and you'll laugh until it hurts.
A few hours where your only job is to play. You'll gain real insight into what's funny and why, and have a great time doing it.
The reasons people almost don't sign up
We hear these all the time. Here's the truth.
I'm not funny.
You don't have to be. The laughs in improv come from honest reactions and good listening, not from jokes. Being yourself is the whole trick.
I've never been on stage.
That's exactly who beginning classes are for. Classes start from the very beginning and build in a clear, organized sequence. Nobody gets thrown in the deep end.
I'm too shy for this.
Shy people often make great improvisers. They listen well. Class is a safe, supportive space where everyone is trying something new together.
I'm too old to start.
We welcome anyone, regardless of age or experience. It's never too late to try something new, and you'll be learning alongside people at every stage of life.
Improv isn't about being funny. It's about being you.
What you'll pick up along the way
Learn improv the ComedySportz way, through playful games and exercises that build on each other.
Fall in love with it? Classes are also how we find new ComedySportz performers, and our pros get paid.
- Letting good things happen
- Speed
- Narrative
- Movement
- Character building
- Conflict
- Status
- What's funny and why
- Auditioning skills
- How ComedySportz works
There's a way in for everyone
Improv classes
Our core courses, taught in a clear sequence from the basics up.
Drop-in classes
Not ready to commit? Try a single session and see how it feels.
Youth summer camps
A week of improv that ends with a showcase for family and friends.
High School League
Students from schools across Indy learn together in the fall and perform on our stage in the spring.
The hardest part is signing up.
After that, you're in good hands. ComedySportz has been making Indianapolis laugh since 1993.
See the class scheduleFrequently asked questions
Do I need any experience?
None at all. Our beginning classes start from scratch, and we welcome anyone regardless of age or experience.
Are there age requirements?
Age restrictions apply to some classes and camps. Check the details for your class before enrolling, or email us if you're not sure.
What if I can't make my class?
You can exchange your enrollment for another class or camp of equal value, subject to availability. Arrange it before your original class or camp starts by emailing info@cszindianapolis.com.
What's your refund policy?
We don't offer refunds once enrollment is complete. This lets us plan instructors, materials, and space for every class. Exchanges are available as described above.
Can classes lead to performing?
Yes. Classes are how we find new ComedySportz talent, and our pro players get paid to perform.