Orlando has one of the busiest improv scenes in Florida, from a long-running professional improv theater to weekly jams where anyone can get on stage. Here is what is on, where to go, and how to start taking classes.
Where to see improv in Orlando
- SAK Comedy Lab in downtown Orlando runs professional improv shows most Friday and Saturday nights, plus student showcases.
- Improv U in Winter Park hosts shows, a weekly Monday jam that is open to all levels, and low-cost drop-in classes.
- Mama’s Comedy Show performs adults-only short-form improv on Friday nights.
- Orlando troupes such as Wreck League, Four First Names and Solovela perform at festivals and guest shows around the state.
Taking improv classes in Orlando
Most Orlando programs start with a Level 1 class for complete beginners. No acting experience is needed. If you want to try it before committing to a multi-week course, look for a drop-in class or a jam, where you can watch first and join in when you are ready.
Upcoming improv near Orlando
25 shows and classes within 25 miles of Orlando, Oct 31–Nov 30
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Show
SAK Improv Show
7 PM
Professional improvisers make up songs, scenes and characters right in front of your eyes with the help of the audience’s suggestions.
- Price
- $23.43–$38.34
- Where
- SAK Comedy Lab Under 1 mi
Show
Mama’s Comedy Show — Adult Improv in Orlando
9 PM
R-rated adult improv, Whose Line-style, every Friday 9pm at Ten10 Brewing in Orlando. 2 hours, $15, 18+.
- Price
- $17.85
- Where
- Ten10 Brewing Company Under 1 mi
Show
Duel of Ghouls
7 PM–9 PM
- Price
- $22
- Where
- SAK Comedy Lab, Orlando Under 1 mi
Show
Monday Jam
6:30 PM–8:30 PM
All levels welcome. Come spend the evening with us – playing with improv community members! Sign up: 6:30 PM Stage: 7-8:30 PM
- Price
- Price not listed
- Where
- St. John Church 9 mi
Class
Drop In Class
6:30 PM
Drop in style improv class featuring long form, short form and line games. Do improv! No pressure to be funny or clever. You’re enough just the way you are. Come … [Read more…]
- Price
- Price not listed
- Where
- St. John Church 9 mi
Show
Duel of Fools
7 PM–9 PM
This is SAK’s signature improv show! Two teams of professional improvisers compete for your laughs with audience judges selected at the start of the show.
- Price
- $22
- Where
- SAK Comedy Lab, Orlando Under 1 mi
Show
King of the Hill
9 PM–11 PM
In this knockdown, drag-out comedy battle, a cast of our professional performers pair up in teams of two and use audience suggestions to create scenes, songs and characters on the spot. After each round, the audience decides which team wins and which team loses.
- Price
- $22
- Where
- SAK Comedy Lab, Orlando Under 1 mi
Show
Duel of Fools
7 PM–9 PM
This is SAK’s signature improv show! Two teams of professional improvisers compete for your laughs with audience judges selected at the start of the show.
- Price
- $22
- Where
- SAK Comedy Lab, Orlando Under 1 mi
Show
King of the Hill
9 PM–11 PM
In this knockdown, drag-out comedy battle, a cast of our professional performers pair up in teams of two and use audience suggestions to create scenes, songs and characters on the spot. After each round, the audience decides which team wins and which team loses.
- Price
- $22
- Where
- SAK Comedy Lab, Orlando Under 1 mi
Class
Drop In Class
6:30 PM
Drop in style improv class featuring long form, short form and line games. Do improv! No pressure to be funny or clever. You’re enough just the way you are. Come … [Read more…]
- Price
- Price not listed
- Where
- St. John Church 9 mi
Show
King of the Hill
9 PM–11 PM
In this knockdown, drag-out comedy battle, a cast of our professional performers pair up in teams of two and use audience suggestions to create scenes, songs and characters on the spot. After each round, the audience decides which team wins and which team loses.
- Price
- $22
- Where
- SAK Comedy Lab, Orlando Under 1 mi
Show
Duel of Fools
7 PM–9 PM
This is SAK’s signature improv show! Two teams of professional improvisers compete for your laughs with audience judges selected at the start of the show.
- Price
- $22
- Where
- SAK Comedy Lab, Orlando Under 1 mi