Comedy Classes in Improv, Sketch, and More

We teach our own improv comedy courses at Sea Tea Improv Studios located at 11 Asylum St, Suite 402 in Downtown Hartford, CT — right above Sea Tea Comedy Theater!

Sea Tea Improv’s course instructors have completed improv training programs from world-renowned comedic improvisation theaters like the Upright Citizens Brigade, BATS Improv, ImprovBoston, and The Second City. We pride ourselves on bringing high-quality improv instruction and performance to Hartford, CT.

Classes & Workshops

Improv 201: The Game
Started Thursday, April 17 at 7:00 PM

Improv 201: The GameIN PROGRESS

Learn to identify & play with the funniest part of your scenes! Use the fast-paced energy of shortform improv to find the game of the scene.

Improv 102: More Character
Started Monday, April 21 at 7:00 PM

Improv 102: More CharacterIN PROGRESS

Deepen your improv! Embody perspectives, spaces, relationships, words, gestures, emotions & thoughts. Sink into a totally new point of view.

Improv 402: Twoprov (2Prov)
Started Tuesday, April 29 at 7:00 PM

Improv 402: Twoprov (2Prov)IN PROGRESS

Waiting on the backline for the perfect idea? Terrified your scene'll never get swept? Or, want to do tons of scenes with one great partner?

Intro to Improv: 4-week Comedy Course for Beginners
Started Wednesday, May 7 at 7:00 PM

Intro to Improv: 4-week Comedy Course for BeginnersIN PROGRESS

Improv is for everyone! Dreams of being a comedian? Want stronger public speaking skills? Just sick of your board games? Improv can help!

Open Improv Rehearsal: Drop In! - Practice with Sea Tea community members
Tuesday, May 27 at 7:00 PM

Open Improv Rehearsal: Drop In! - Practice with Sea Tea community members

Hey there! Looking to get some extra improv practice? Look no further! Sea Tea community members are hosting open rehearsals in our Studios!

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!
Sunday, June 1 at 1:00 PM

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!

Get your kids on their feet, learning improv games, having fun, collaborating, and getting their energy out in this fun theater workshop!

Improv 451:  Strange New Scenes (Improvised Sci-Fi) - Performance Course
Starts Monday, June 2 at 7:00 PM

Improv 451: Strange New Scenes (Improvised Sci-Fi) - Performance Course

Create sci-fi improv thru character & setting. Collaborate to create a genre-based one-of-a-kind long form show. Unleash your inner alien!

Open Improv Rehearsal: Drop In! - Practice with Sea Tea community members
Tuesday, June 3 at 7:00 PM

Open Improv Rehearsal: Drop In! - Practice with Sea Tea community members

Hey there! Looking to get some extra improv practice? Look no further! Sea Tea community members are hosting open rehearsals in our Studios!

Intro to Improv: 4-week Comedy Course for Beginners
Starts Tuesday, June 3 at 7:00 PM

Intro to Improv: 4-week Comedy Course for Beginners

Improv is for everyone! Dreams of being a comedian? Want stronger public speaking skills? Just sick of your board games? Improv can help!

[Workshop] Improv Masterclass: Commit the Sh*t Out of It with Claire Zick
Monday, June 9 at 7:00 PM

[Workshop] Improv Masterclass: Commit the Sh*t Out of It with Claire Zick

Push your limits of commitment, both physically & mentally. Fight blasé characters & tentative talk. Fully commit & elevate your scenes!

Open Improv Rehearsal: Drop In! - Practice with Sea Tea community members
Tuesday, June 10 at 7:00 PM

Open Improv Rehearsal: Drop In! - Practice with Sea Tea community members

Hey there! Looking to get some extra improv practice? Look no further! Sea Tea community members are hosting open rehearsals in our Studios!

Open Improv Rehearsal: Drop In! - Practice with Sea Tea community members
Tuesday, June 17 at 7:00 PM

Open Improv Rehearsal: Drop In! - Practice with Sea Tea community members

Hey there! Looking to get some extra improv practice? Look no further! Sea Tea community members are hosting open rehearsals in our Studios!

Open Improv Rehearsal: Drop In! - Practice with Sea Tea community members
Tuesday, June 24 at 7:00 PM

Open Improv Rehearsal: Drop In! - Practice with Sea Tea community members

Hey there! Looking to get some extra improv practice? Look no further! Sea Tea community members are hosting open rehearsals in our Studios!

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!
Sunday, July 6 at 1:00 PM

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!

Get your kids on their feet, learning improv games, having fun, collaborating, and getting their energy out in this fun theater workshop!

[Workshop] Improv Masterclass: Transformation with Claire Zick
Monday, July 7 at 7:00 PM

[Workshop] Improv Masterclass: Transformation with Claire Zick

Add physicality & increase agreement to transform scenes seamlessly-no editing! Build group mind, and deepen you awareness & connections!

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!
Sunday, August 3 at 1:00 PM

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!

Get your kids on their feet, learning improv games, having fun, collaborating, and getting their energy out in this fun theater workshop!

[Workshop] Improv Masterclass: Editing with Claire Zick
Monday, August 4 at 7:00 PM

[Workshop] Improv Masterclass: Editing with Claire Zick

Unsure when to edit? Hesitate to cut off other players? Tired of running across the stage to edit scenes? Focus on editing: when, why & how.

[Workshop] Intro to Personal Storytelling with Terry Wolfisch Cole
Tuesday, August 12 at 7:00 PM

[Workshop] Intro to Personal Storytelling with Terry Wolfisch Cole

Want to get better at captivating listeners? Do you know *how* to tell your story? Learn everything you need to know to engage any audience.

[Workshop] Improv Masterclass: What's Your Status with Claire Zick
Monday, August 18 at 7:00 PM

[Workshop] Improv Masterclass: What's Your Status with Claire Zick

Explore the key role status has in scenes. Play with status shifting, and identify your own tendencies toward low & high-status characters.

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!
Sunday, September 7 at 1:00 PM

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!

Get your kids on their feet, learning improv games, having fun, collaborating, and getting their energy out in this fun theater workshop!

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!
Sunday, October 5 at 1:00 PM

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!

Get your kids on their feet, learning improv games, having fun, collaborating, and getting their energy out in this fun theater workshop!

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!
Sunday, November 2 at 1:00 PM

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!

Get your kids on their feet, learning improv games, having fun, collaborating, and getting their energy out in this fun theater workshop!

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!
Sunday, December 7 at 1:00 PM

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!

Get your kids on their feet, learning improv games, having fun, collaborating, and getting their energy out in this fun theater workshop!

Education Structure and Policies

Want to learn more about our Improv Education Program? Read about our Education Structure. All Sea Tea Improv courses & workshops are subject to our Education Policies. Please feel free to contact us for more information regarding our improv education program and training services!

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