Sea Tea Improv

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

Started Tuesday, March 4th 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!

Sea Tea Improv Studios
11 Asylum Street, #402, Hartford, CT 06103

Started Sunday, March 9th at 11:00 AM

Improv 101: Scene and CharacterIN PROGRESS

Learn to create completely improvised comedy scenes & characters by working with others in class with our professional improv instructors!

Sea Tea Improv Studios
11 Asylum Street, #402, Hartford, CT 06103

Starts Monday, March 10th at 7:00 PM

Improv 101: Scene and Character

Learn to create completely improvised comedy scenes & characters by working with others in class with our professional improv instructors!

Register ($240)

Sea Tea Improv Studios
11 Asylum Street, #402, Hartford, CT 06103

Tuesday, March 11th 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!

Donation

Sea Tea Improv Studios
11 Asylum Street, #Suite 402, Hartford, CT 06103

Starts Wednesday, March 12th at 7:00 PM

Improv 301: The Second Beat

Expand your scenes, characters, and games into longform improv comedy! You'll explore beyond the initial scene into second beats and more!

Register ($240)

Sea Tea Improv Studios
11 Asylum Street, #402, Hartford, CT 06103

Tuesday, March 18th 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!

Donation

Sea Tea Improv Studios
11 Asylum Street, #Suite 402, Hartford, CT 06103

Saturday, March 22nd at 3:00 PM

[Workshop] Make Your Characters Care! with Josh Wells

Explore different emotions to play & find justifications! If your characters don't care about the scene they're in, why should the audience?

Register ($40)

Sea Tea Improv Studios
11 Asylum St, Suite 402, Hartford, CT 06103

Tuesday, March 25th 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.

Register ($49)

Sea Tea Improv Studios
11 Asylum St, Suite 402, Hartford, CT 06103

Tuesday, March 25th 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!

Donation

Sea Tea Improv Studios
11 Asylum Street, #Suite 402, Hartford, CT 06103

Starts Tuesday, March 25th at 7:00 PM

[Workshop] Stand-Up, CT! with Kate Dresty

Want to try stand-up comedy? Don't know where to start? We'll focus your ideas & writing, improve them, and even get real-world experience!

Register ($250)

Sea Tea Improv Studios
11 Asylum Street, #402, Hartford, CT 06103

Starts Thursday, April 3rd at 6:59 PM

[Festival Show Pass] All Regular Hartford Improv Festival Shows #HIF2025

Get this pass to see all regular Hartford Improv Festival shows on Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun! 17 shows, 51 teams! Excludes two Headliner shows.

Get Pass ($100)

Sea Tea Comedy Theater
15 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT 06103

Saturday, April 5th at 9:00 PM

[Headliner] Adsit & YOU: Improvise with Scott Adsit (30 Rock,Veep) #HIF2025

Scott Adsit (30 Rock, Veep) invites volunteers from the audience to join him on stage to improvise two-person scenes! Everyone is welcome!

Sign Up ($15)

Sea Tea Comedy Theater
15 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT 06103

Sunday, April 6th at 7:00 PM

[Headliner] ASSSSCAT! - The UCB’s Signature Improv Juggernaut! #HIF2025

ASSSSCAT! is the Upright Citizens Brigade's signature improv show that's played to critical acclaim & sold out audiences across the country!

Sign Up ($15)

Sea Tea Comedy Theater
15 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT 06103

Sunday, May 4th 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!

Register ($15)

Sea Tea Improv Studios
11 Asylum Street, #Suite 402, Hartford, CT 06103

Sunday, June 1st 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!

Register ($15)

Sea Tea Improv Studios
11 Asylum Street, #Suite 402, Hartford, CT 06103

Sunday, July 6th 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!

Register ($15)

Sea Tea Improv Studios
11 Asylum Street, #Suite 402, Hartford, CT 06103

Sunday, August 3rd 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!

Register ($15)

Sea Tea Improv Studios
11 Asylum Street, #Suite 402, Hartford, CT 06103

Tuesday, September 2nd 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.

Register ($49)

Sea Tea Improv Studios
11 Asylum St, Suite 402, Hartford, CT 06103

Sunday, September 7th 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!

Register ($15)

Sea Tea Improv Studios
11 Asylum Street, #Suite 402, Hartford, CT 06103

Sunday, October 5th 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!

Register ($15)

Sea Tea Improv Studios
11 Asylum Street, #Suite 402, Hartford, CT 06103

Sunday, November 2nd 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!

Register ($15)

Sea Tea Improv Studios
11 Asylum Street, #Suite 402, Hartford, CT 06103

Sunday, December 7th 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!

Register ($15)

Sea Tea Improv Studios
11 Asylum Street, #Suite 402, Hartford, CT 06103

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!