Home of ComedySportz New York City
CSz New York transforms the world through improvisation’s unique ability to foster collaboration, inspiration, gratitude and fun. These values touch the lives of individuals, families, friends and organizations alike.
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We offer an incredible range of creative solutions, from events and entertainment to education and business training. Whether you need entertainment for a group, want to take a class in comedy or public speaking, or need custom-designed training for your companybased on applied improvisational techniques, we’ve got you covered. You may know us from our flagship ComedySportz® Match. but we are so much more!
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Since 2004, ComedySportz® New York has been entertaining fans with the fastest and funniest form of improv comedy in the Big Apple.
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Two teams of improvisers vie for points in a hilarious competition by playing a series of improv games, similar to what yo may have seen on TV’s Whose Line Is It Anyway? A referee governs the action, calling fouls and keeping the match moving at a blistering pace. The audience is always a part of the interactive show, and audience volunteers sometimes even wind up on stage!
Because everything is improvised, it’s never the same show twice. And it’s clean–appropriate for all ages. Every ComedySportz® match is a unique and unforgettable event–laughs guaranteed! Come see why so many people come back to see us again and again.
CLASSES
Whether you want to become a professional short-form improviser or simply a more effective communicator, listener, and leader off stage, ComedySportz classes will educate and inspire you to grow in new ways.
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Classes are led by an expert facilitator and ComedySportz Ensemble member who has years of experience teaching and performing improvisation. MEET OUR FACULTY
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There is also a group performance at the end of each level to showcase the skills learned.
Classes are two hours long and take place once a week for 6 weeks. Classes are held at a rehearsal space near our home theater.
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The cost for each level is $250. All class payments are non-refundable, and can only be applied to the level you have signed up for. (Internships in exchange for classes may be available please email classes@csznewyork.com for details.)
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Learn more about our course program here or see what classes are now enrolling!
For more information, email classes@csznewyork.com or call 646-580-0291.
Need more convincing? Read about the benefits of learning improv here and here.
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COURSE CATALOG​
Classes are led by our faculty of experienced short-form improvisers. Classes are two hours long and take place once a week for 6 weeks. Classes are held at a rehearsal space near our theater (locations vary). The cost for each level is $250. All class payments are non-refundable, and can only be applied to the level you have signed up for. (Internships in exchange for classes may be available. Please email info@csznewyork.com for details.)
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Improv 101: Introduction to Improvisation
In our Improv 101 Class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of improvisation! Through warm-ups, exercises and games, we help improve skills such as listening, teamwork, trust, public speaking, instinct, and agreement, all while laughing and learning.
Improv 202: Scene Work
In our Improv 202 Class, you’ll build on the fundamentals of Improv 101! This level will focus specifically on scene work and how it is applied to short form comedic scene structures. (Prerequisite: Improv 101, or comparable improv training)
Improv 303: Games
Improv 303 applies your improv learning to ComedySportz’s catalog of short-form games. Accelerate your improv abilities with the speed and agility of ComedySportz-style performance. Learn why a popular game works and how to make it work better for you. (Prerequisite: Improv 202, or one full year of improv training at a 5 level improv program)
Improv 404: Styles and Genres
Improv 404 focuses on successfully using genre in performance. Genre parody is common in sketch comedy, but often avoided in performance improvisation. 404 provides a survey of the most common categories of genres/styles called for in ComedySportz performances and applies them to those games that use them most. (Prerequisite: Improv 303)
Improv 505: Advanced Short-Form Performance
Provides an introduction to the world of professional improvisation with direct feedback and drilled scenes. In 505, your class works together to craft a unique short-form performance and in the process learns about the intricacies of effective game play, show pacing, and transition techniques. (Prerequisite: Improv 404)
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