At this time, we are only taking registrations for the 6-Week and 4-Week Early Bird Packages, these discounted rates will be gone by Monday, May 27th at 12:00AM, so sign up before the tuition increases!
On Monday, May 27th at 12:00AM, the registration for the 1-Week, 2-Day, and 3-Day Intensives will be open, as we’re giving priority to students registering for the full sessions first.
At The PIT, we have a core Improv curriculum consisting of Improv Levels 1-5. If you are interested in completing our core curriculum, you must complete all 5 levels in this order: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5.
*NOTE: For Levels 2 – 5, you MUST write in the “CHECKOUT COMMENTS” the dates you took the required prerequisites and who your instructor was. If you fail to meet the prerequisites for this course and continue to register anyway, we will have to transfer you out and add the balance as class credit, to be used for other classes.*
Improv classes that are not level based fall under our elective classes. Elective classes are available to students in any stage of their improv journey unless otherwise notated in the class description. Some Elective classes require a certain completion of our core curriculum.
$25 TOTAL: $5 Online Reservation + $20 CASH at the door [REDUCED FROM $35!]
$35 TOTAL: $15 Online Reservation + $20 CASH at the door
DROP-IN Classes are meant for improvisers of all levels to come into one community & practice exercises that develop into masterful scenes!
$135+Fees No pressure Improv. Dip your toe into the joyous pool of improv- 0% fear, 100% fun
$35 TOTAL: $15 Online Reservation + $20 CASH at the door
DROP-IN Classes are meant for improvisers of all levels to come into one community & practice exercises that develop into masterful scenes!
$135 + fees No pressure Improv. Dip your toe into the joyous pool of improv- 0% fear, 100% fun.
$25 TOTAL: $5 Online Reservation + $20 CASH at the door Come one come all! DROP-IN Classes are meant for improvisers of all levels to come into one community & practice exercises that develop into masterful scenes
$25 TOTAL: $5 Online Reservation + $20 CASH at the door [REDUCED FROM $35!]
$299 + fees In this class you will use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation, be more confident, trusting and graceful on stage.
$25 TOTAL: $5 Online Reservation + $20 CASH at the door [REDUCED FROM $35!]
$35 TOTAL: $15 Online Reservation + $20 CASH at the door
$399 + fees In level 2 you will continue to focus on strong listening and reacting without interrupting your scene partner.
$25 TOTAL: $5 Online Reservation + $20 CASH at the door [REDUCED FROM $35!]
$249 + fees Level 1 Improv: In this class you will use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation, be more confident, trusting and graceful on stage.
$69 + fees In this Workshop series, students will spend all day learning a new improv form, and perform it the next day!
$25 TOTAL: $5 Online Reservation + $20 CASH at the door [REDUCED FROM $35!] DROP-IN Classes are meant for improvisers of all levels to come into one community & practice exercises that develop into masterful scenes!
$99 + fees Fight off loneliness, find a community while, dipping your toe into the joyous pool of improvisation- 0% fear, 100% fun.
$135 + fees Fight off loneliness, find a community while, dipping your toe into the joyous pool of improvisation- 0% fear, 100% fun.
$79 + fees Matt invented and taught the Bull Matador scene technique when he was a level 3 and masterclass teacher at the PIT in the mid 2000s. This class focuses on co-accomplishing comedic scenes with your scene partner rather than focusing on solo scenes efforts.
$699 + fees For a limited time only, our "Best of New York" Improv and Sketch classes are being offered as a comedy intensive for students ages 8-17!
$349 + fees This 6 week class will examine your strengths and weaknesses as an improviser (real and perceived).
$135 + fees Fight off loneliness, find a community while, dipping your toe into the joyous pool of improvisation- 0% fear, 100% fun.
$74.99 + fees Let’s break improv wide open, take rules out of the picture, and celebrate comedy again. If you’re in your head, this’ll rip it out. Perfect for people who have studied too much and learned too little.
$299+ fees In this class you will use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation, be more confident, trusting and graceful on stage
$74.99 +fees John has produced multiple series and pilots for American television but with a twist: all of the scenes are completely improvised. John will explain his path, demonstrate examples and show you how to use pure organic improv to create filmed scenes!
$299+Fees Over six sessions you will learn singprov basics in both shortform, structured games and longform, character-driven scenes.
$399 + fees In level 2 you will continue to focus on strong listening and reacting without interrupting your scene partner. You will reinforce saying “Yes, and…!” Until you have to say “no thank you”.
$135 + fees Fight off loneliness, find a community while, dipping your toe into the joyous pool of improvisation- 0% fear, 100% fun.
$135 + fees Joy of Improv a.k.a. LEVEL FUN! All we want you to do is have fun! Fight off loneliness, find a community while, dipping your toe into the joyous pool of improvisation- 0% fear, 100% fun.
$299 + fees In this class you will use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation, be more confident, trusting and graceful on stage.
$299 + fees In this class you will use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation, be more confident, trusting and graceful on stage.
$349 + fees This 6 week class will examine your strengths and weaknesses as an improviser (real and perceived).
$399 + fees Further exploring the game of The Harold, you’ll explore further means of editing as you begin to grow your understanding of The Harold, deepening your knowledge and comfortability of the Game of the scene.
$249 + fees In this class, we will explore character objectives, fears and desires, emotional commitment, and much more.
$399 + fees In level 5 you will explore the multiple forms in Improv. Once you’ve mastered the forms taught by your instructor, as a class, you’ll create your own form to present at your Grad Show alongside one of the newly learned forms.
$399 + fees In level 2 you will continue to focus on strong listening and reacting without interrupting your scene partner.
$299 + fees In this class you will use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation, be more confident, trusting and graceful on stage.
$135 + fees No pressure Improv. Dip your toe into the joyous pool of improv- 0% fear, 100% fun.
$135 +fees Joy of Improv a.k.a. LEVEL FUN! All we want you to do is have fun! Fight off loneliness, find a community while, dipping your toe into the joyous pool of improvisation- 0% fear, 100% fun.
$135 + fees Joy of Improv a.k.a. LEVEL FUN! All we want you to do is have fun! Fight off loneliness, find a community while, dipping your toe into the joyous pool of improvisation- 0% fear, 100% fun.
$399 + fees In level 2 you will continue to focus on strong listening and reacting without interrupting your scene partner.
$135 + fees Fight off loneliness, find a community while, dipping your toe into the joyous pool of improvisation- 0% fear, 100% fun
$399 + fees In level 3 you will continue to focus on strong listening and reacting without interrupting your scene partner.
$249 + fees In this class you will use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation, be more confident, trusting and graceful on stage.
$249 + fees In this class you will use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation, be more confident, trusting and graceful on stage.
$99 + fees Fight off loneliness, find a community while, dipping your toe into the joyous pool of improvisation- 0% fear, 100% fun.
$139+Fees By combining improv best practices with aspects of theater, students will walk out with an improved understanding of character arcs, roles & relationships, heightening & pacing.
$399 + fees In Level 3, you will continue to focus on strong listening and reacting without interrupting your scene partner.
$135 + fees Joy of Improv a.k.a. LEVEL FUN! All we want you to do is have fun! Fight off loneliness, find a community while, dipping your toe into the joyous pool of improvisation- 0% fear, 100% fun.
$399 + fees Further exploring the game of The Harold, you’ll explore further means of editing as you begin to grow your understanding of The Harold, deepening your knowledge and comfortability of the Game of the scene.
$299 + fees Building on the musical fundamentals learned in Level 1, Level 2 dives deeper into technique and structure to help you turn your scenes and songs into a musical!
$299 + fees In this class you will use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation, be more confident, trusting and graceful on stage.
$299 + fees In this class you will use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation, be more confident, trusting and graceful on stage.
$299 + fees In this class you will use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation, be more confident, trusting and graceful on stage.
$299 + fees In this class you will use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation, be more confident, trusting and graceful on stage.
$399 + fees In level 2 you will continue to focus on strong listening and reacting without interrupting your scene partner.
$249 + fees In this class you will use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation, be more confident, trusting and graceful on stage.
$299+Fees Over six sessions you will learn singprov basics in both shortform, structured games and longform, character-driven scenes.
$399 + fees Students will continue to focus on editing by following their gut and heart to edit scenes at the height.
$119 + fees Over the course you will use improv scene work and exercises to practice specificity and accuracy in object work, make unique choices to enhance the game and elevate scenes, and activate group games with shared object choices.
$135 + fees No pressure Improv. Dip your toe into the joyous pool of improv- 0% fear, 100% fun.
$135 + fees Joy of Improv a.k.a. LEVEL FUN! All we want you to do is have fun! Fight off loneliness, find a community while, dipping your toe into the joyous pool of improvisation- 0% fear, 100% fun.
$399 + fees In level 2 you will continue to focus on strong listening and reacting without interrupting your scene partner.
$129 + fees Over the 4 weeks, you will be using improv exercises and tools that are intended to strengthen yourself as an actor.
$299 + fees The culmination class for musical improv at The PIT, Level Three seeks to couple the emotion-driven, confident songs developed in Level One with the structure and showmanship developed in Level 2 for a class focused on multi-scene narrative arc.
$249 + fees In this class you will use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation, be more confident, trusting and graceful on stage.
$135 + fees Fight off loneliness, find a community while, dipping your toe into the joyous pool of improvisation- 0% fear, 100% fun.
$299 + fees In this class you will use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation, be more confident, trusting and graceful on stage
$299 + fees Students will dive into how their favorite talk shows work and learn how to brainstorm, write, pitch, and edit writing forms that are fundamental to any late night style talk show such as monologue jokes, desk bits, field pieces, character sketches, and more.
$399 + fees In level 2 you will continue to focus on strong listening and reacting without interrupting your scene partner.
$349 + fees This 6 week class will examine your strengths and weaknesses as an improviser (real and perceived).
$399 + fees In level 3 you will continue to focus on strong listening and reacting without interrupting your scene partner.
$135 + fees No pressure Improv. Dip your toe into the joyous pool of improv- 0% fear, 100% fun.
At The PIT, we have a core sketch curriculum consisting of Sketch Levels 1-3. If you are interested in completing our core curriculum, you must complete all 3 levels in this order: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3: (Performer or Writer’s Track)
*NOTE: For Levels 2-3, you MUST write in the “CHECKOUT COMMENTS” the dates you took the required prerequisites and who your instructor was. If you fail to meet the prerequisites for this course and continue to register anyway, we will have to transfer you out and add the balance as class credit, to be used for other classes.*
Sketch classes that are not level based fall under our elective classes. Elective classes are available to students in any stage of their sketch journey unless otherwise notated in the class description. Some Elective classes require a certain completion of our core curriculum.
$349+Fees In Level 3 Performance Track, students will learn how to write for yourself, how to write and perform character monologues, how to act/perform in a sketch show, performing with comedic timing, and write 2-person "desk pieces" akin to what can be seen on SNL's Weekend Update.
$249 + fees The Basics of Sketch, students will develop the fundamental skills they need to start writing original comedy sketches.
$299 + fees Students will dive into how their favorite talk shows work and learn how to brainstorm, write, pitch, and edit writing forms that are fundamental to any late night style talk show such as monologue jokes, desk bits, field pieces, character sketches, and more.
$699 + fees For a limited time only, our "Best of New York" Improv and Sketch classes are being offered as a comedy intensive for students ages 8-17!
$199 + fees In The History of Sketch Comedy, we will follow the thread of sketch from the birth of satire in Athens Greece, to Vaudeville and Penny shows, to the advent of broadcast television, and beyond.
$249 + fees Building Your Packet, students will utilize the skills developed in “Sketch Writing Level 1” to write sketches in a series of classic formats.
$249 + fees You will learn how to write for yourself, write and perform character monologues, act/perform in a sketch show, perform with comedic timing, and write "desk pieces" akin to what can be seen on SNL's Weekend Update.
$249 + fees In Sketch Writing Level 1: The Basics of Sketch, students will develop the fundamental skills they need to start writing original comedy sketches.
$99 + fees Discover the joy of sketch comedy writing! 0% fear, 100% fun.
$249 + fees The Basics of Sketch, students will develop the fundamental skills they need to start writing original comedy sketches.
$249 + fees The Basics of Sketch, students will develop the fundamental skills they need to start writing original comedy sketches.
$249+Fees The Basics of Sketch, students will develop the fundamental skills they need to start writing original comedy sketches.
$199 + fees For this class, students will need to bring their lack of objectivity because it’s time to think outside the box of traditional sketch formats.
$99 + fees No pressure Sketch. Dip your toe into the joyous pool of sketch- 0% fear, 100% fun.
$299 + fees Students will dive into how their favorite talk shows work and learn how to brainstorm, write, pitch, and edit writing forms that are fundamental to any late night style talk show such as monologue jokes, desk bits, field pieces, character sketches, and more.
$249+Fees In Sketch Writing Level 2: Building Your Packet, students will utilize the skills developed in "Sketch Writing Level 1" to write sketches in a series of classic formats.
At The PIT, we have a core Stand Up curriculum consisting of Levels 1-3. If you are interested in completing our core Stand Up curriculum, you must complete all 3 levels in this order: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3.
*NOTE: For Levels 2-3, you MUST write in the “CHECKOUT COMMENTS” the dates you took the required prerequisites and who your instructor was. If you fail to meet the prerequisites for this course and continue to register anyway, we will have to transfer you out and add the balance as class credit, to be used for other classes.*
Stand Up classes that are not level based fall under our elective classes. Elective classes are available to students in any stage of their Stand Up journey unless otherwise notated in the class description. Some Elective classes require a certain completion of our core curriculum.
$299+FEES More of a guide than a conventional class, this goal-oriented program will get you up there doing stand up for the first time.
$99 + fees No pressure stand up. Dip your toe into the joyous pool of stand up- 0% fear, 100% fun.
$99 + fees No pressure stand up. Dip your toe into the joyous pool of stand up- 0% fear, 100% fun.
$299 + fees In this class we will work on generating material and solidifying a longer set for clubs.
$299 + fees There’s nothing more exhilarating than performing stand up comedy, but it can be intimidating. More of a guide than a conventional class, this goal-oriented program will get you up there doing stand up for the first time.
$299 + fees Now that you’ve done 5 minutes in front of a live audience it’s time to build on that towards your 7 minutes.
$299 +fees There’s nothing more exhilarating than performing stand up comedy, it can be intimidating. More of a guide than a conventional class, this goal-oriented program will get you up there doing stand up for the first time.
$299 + fees More of a guide than a conventional class, this goal-oriented program will get you up there doing stand up for the first time.
$299 + fees There’s nothing more exhilarating than performing stand up comedy, but it can be intimidating. More of a guide than a conventional class, this goal-oriented program will get you up there doing stand up for the first time.
At The PIT, we have a core Acting curriculum consisting of Levels 1 & 2. We are also excited to launch our 4 week long Joy of Acting classes!
*NOTE: For Level 2, you MUST write in the “CHECKOUT COMMENTS” the dates you took the required prerequisites and who your instructor was. If you fail to meet the prerequisites for this course and continue to register anyway, we will have to transfer you out and add the balance as class credit, to be used for other classes.*
Acting classes that are not level based fall under our elective classes. Elective classes are available to students in any stage of their Stand Up journey unless otherwise notated in the class description. Some Elective classes require a certain completion of our core curriculum.
$299 + fees In Level 1 Acting, students will begin by doing some character work, to create realistic and true characters onstage, leading into performing truthful monologues as a given character.
$135 + fees No pressure Acting! Dip your toe into the joyous pool of acting- 0% fear, 100% fun.
$135 + fees No pressure Acting! Dip your toe into the joyous pool of acting- 0% fear, 100% fun.
$129 + fees Over the 4 weeks, you will be using improv exercises and tools that are intended to strengthen yourself as an actor.
$299 + fees Students will begin by doing some character work, to create realistic and true characters onstage, leading into performing truthful monologues as a given character.
At The PIT, we have a core Musical Improv curriculum consisting of Levels 1, 2, & 3.
*NOTE: For all levels, you MUST write in the “CHECKOUT COMMENTS” the dates you took the required prerequisites and who your instructor was. If you fail to meet the prerequisites for this course and continue to register anyway, we will have to transfer you out and add the balance as class credit, to be used for other classes.*
$299+Fees Over six sessions you will learn singprov basics in both shortform, structured games and longform, character-driven scenes.
$299 + fees Building on the musical fundamentals learned in Level 1, Level 2 dives deeper into technique and structure to help you turn your scenes and songs into a musical!
$299+Fees Over six sessions you will learn singprov basics in both shortform, structured games and longform, character-driven scenes.
$299 + fees The culmination class for musical improv at The PIT, Level Three seeks to couple the emotion-driven, confident songs developed in Level One with the structure and showmanship developed in Level 2 for a class focused on multi-scene narrative arc.
Classes on this page are considered Leveled Classes & Electives (in-Person) PIT Classes. These classes are part of our core curriculum. In-Person PIT classes are meant to help foster comedic growth in a stable & safe environment.
*NOTE: For Levels 2 – 5, you MUST write in the “CHECKOUT COMMENTS” the dates you took the required prerequisites and who your instructor was. If you fail to meet the prerequisites for this course and continue to register anyway, we will have to transfer you out and add the balance as class credit, to be used for other classes.*
$299+FEES More of a guide than a conventional class, this goal-oriented program will get you up there doing stand up for the first time.
$299 + fees In this class you will use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation, be more confident, trusting and graceful on stage.
$399 + fees In level 2 you will continue to focus on strong listening and reacting without interrupting your scene partner.
$299 + fees In Level 1 Acting, students will begin by doing some character work, to create realistic and true characters onstage, leading into performing truthful monologues as a given character.
$349+Fees In Level 3 Performance Track, students will learn how to write for yourself, how to write and perform character monologues, how to act/perform in a sketch show, performing with comedic timing, and write 2-person "desk pieces" akin to what can be seen on SNL's Weekend Update.
$249 + fees Level 1 Improv: In this class you will use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation, be more confident, trusting and graceful on stage.
$299 + fees Students will dive into how their favorite talk shows work and learn how to brainstorm, write, pitch, and edit writing forms that are fundamental to any late night style talk show such as monologue jokes, desk bits, field pieces, character sketches, and more.
$349 + fees This 6 week class will examine your strengths and weaknesses as an improviser (real and perceived).
$299 + fees In this class we will work on generating material and solidifying a longer set for clubs.
$135 + fees No pressure Acting! Dip your toe into the joyous pool of acting- 0% fear, 100% fun.
$299+ fees In this class you will use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation, be more confident, trusting and graceful on stage
$199 + fees In The History of Sketch Comedy, we will follow the thread of sketch from the birth of satire in Athens Greece, to Vaudeville and Penny shows, to the advent of broadcast television, and beyond.
$399 + fees In level 2 you will continue to focus on strong listening and reacting without interrupting your scene partner. You will reinforce saying “Yes, and…!” Until you have to say “no thank you”.
$249 + fees Building Your Packet, students will utilize the skills developed in “Sketch Writing Level 1” to write sketches in a series of classic formats.
$249 + fees You will learn how to write for yourself, write and perform character monologues, act/perform in a sketch show, perform with comedic timing, and write "desk pieces" akin to what can be seen on SNL's Weekend Update.
$249 + fees Anyone can find a character within. We will learn to write for ourselves, mine for gold by using improvisation to develop pocket characters and finally think outside your own box.
$299 + fees In this class you will use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation, be more confident, trusting and graceful on stage.
$299 + fees In this class you will use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation, be more confident, trusting and graceful on stage.
$349 + fees This 6 week class will examine your strengths and weaknesses as an improviser (real and perceived).
$399 + fees Further exploring the game of The Harold, you’ll explore further means of editing as you begin to grow your understanding of The Harold, deepening your knowledge and comfortability of the Game of the scene.
$299 + fees There’s nothing more exhilarating than performing stand up comedy, but it can be intimidating. More of a guide than a conventional class, this goal-oriented program will get you up there doing stand up for the first time.
$299 + fees Now that you’ve done 5 minutes in front of a live audience it’s time to build on that towards your 7 minutes.
$399 + fees In level 5 you will explore the multiple forms in Improv. Once you’ve mastered the forms taught by your instructor, as a class, you’ll create your own form to present at your Grad Show alongside one of the newly learned forms.
$399 + fees In level 2 you will continue to focus on strong listening and reacting without interrupting your scene partner.
$299 + fees In this class you will use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation, be more confident, trusting and graceful on stage.
$299 + fees Let us continue making progress through play-looking for ways to surprise yourself and the audience!
$299 +fees There’s nothing more exhilarating than performing stand up comedy, it can be intimidating. More of a guide than a conventional class, this goal-oriented program will get you up there doing stand up for the first time.
$249 + fees In Sketch Writing Level 1: The Basics of Sketch, students will develop the fundamental skills they need to start writing original comedy sketches.
$135 +fees Joy of Improv a.k.a. LEVEL FUN! All we want you to do is have fun! Fight off loneliness, find a community while, dipping your toe into the joyous pool of improvisation- 0% fear, 100% fun.
$135 + fees No pressure Acting! Dip your toe into the joyous pool of acting- 0% fear, 100% fun.
$399 + fees In level 2 you will continue to focus on strong listening and reacting without interrupting your scene partner.
$399 + fees In level 3 you will continue to focus on strong listening and reacting without interrupting your scene partner.
$249 + fees In this class you will use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation, be more confident, trusting and graceful on stage.
$249 + fees In this class you will use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation, be more confident, trusting and graceful on stage.
$139+Fees By combining improv best practices with aspects of theater, students will walk out with an improved understanding of character arcs, roles & relationships, heightening & pacing.
$249 + fees The Basics of Sketch, students will develop the fundamental skills they need to start writing original comedy sketches.
$399 + fees In Level 3, you will continue to focus on strong listening and reacting without interrupting your scene partner.
$399 + fees Further exploring the game of The Harold, you’ll explore further means of editing as you begin to grow your understanding of The Harold, deepening your knowledge and comfortability of the Game of the scene.
$199 + fees For this class, students will need to bring their lack of objectivity because it’s time to think outside the box of traditional sketch formats.
$299 + fees In this class you will use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation, be more confident, trusting and graceful on stage.
$299 + fees In this class you will use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation, be more confident, trusting and graceful on stage.
$299 + fees In this class you will use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation, be more confident, trusting and graceful on stage.
$299 + fees In this class you will use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation, be more confident, trusting and graceful on stage.
$399 + fees In level 2 you will continue to focus on strong listening and reacting without interrupting your scene partner.
$299 + fees More of a guide than a conventional class, this goal-oriented program will get you up there doing stand up for the first time.
$249 + fees In this class you will use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation, be more confident, trusting and graceful on stage.
$399 + fees Students will continue to focus on editing by following their gut and heart to edit scenes at the height.
$99 + fees No pressure Sketch. Dip your toe into the joyous pool of sketch- 0% fear, 100% fun.
$249 + fees Let’s get your solo show started! In this class, students will learn the process to help you shape your idea, encourage vulnerability in a safe space and be given the feedback needed in order to create a solo show.
$399 + fees In level 2 you will continue to focus on strong listening and reacting without interrupting your scene partner.
$299 + fees The culmination class for musical improv at The PIT, Level Three seeks to couple the emotion-driven, confident songs developed in Level One with the structure and showmanship developed in Level 2 for a class focused on multi-scene narrative arc.
$249 + fees In this class you will use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation, be more confident, trusting and graceful on stage.
$299 + fees In this class you will use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation, be more confident, trusting and graceful on stage
$299 + fees Students will dive into how their favorite talk shows work and learn how to brainstorm, write, pitch, and edit writing forms that are fundamental to any late night style talk show such as monologue jokes, desk bits, field pieces, character sketches, and more.
$249+Fees In Sketch Writing Level 2: Building Your Packet, students will utilize the skills developed in "Sketch Writing Level 1" to write sketches in a series of classic formats.
$399 + fees In level 2 you will continue to focus on strong listening and reacting without interrupting your scene partner.
$349 + fees This 6 week class will examine your strengths and weaknesses as an improviser (real and perceived).
$299 + fees Students will begin by doing some character work, to create realistic and true characters onstage, leading into performing truthful monologues as a given character.
$399 + fees In level 3 you will continue to focus on strong listening and reacting without interrupting your scene partner.
All classes on this page are designed for students 8-17. These classes are separate from our core curriculum and have been specifically curated for young comedians, young people interested in comedy, or young people just looking for something outside the box!
$699 + fees For a limited time only, our "Best of New York" Improv and Sketch classes are being offered as a comedy intensive for students ages 8-17!
Come see our talented Pitizens perform!
All are welcome to our Improv Drop In Classes! These single session classes are 2 hours long and allow you to work on your improv skills, no matter your skill level.
$25 TOTAL: $5 Online Reservation + $20 CASH at the door [REDUCED FROM $35!]
$35 TOTAL: $15 Online Reservation + $20 CASH at the door
DROP-IN Classes are meant for improvisers of all levels to come into one community & practice exercises that develop into masterful scenes!
$35 TOTAL: $15 Online Reservation + $20 CASH at the door
DROP-IN Classes are meant for improvisers of all levels to come into one community & practice exercises that develop into masterful scenes!
$25 TOTAL: $5 Online Reservation + $20 CASH at the door Come one come all! DROP-IN Classes are meant for improvisers of all levels to come into one community & practice exercises that develop into masterful scenes
$25 TOTAL: $5 Online Reservation + $20 CASH at the door [REDUCED FROM $35!]
$25 TOTAL: $5 Online Reservation + $20 CASH at the door [REDUCED FROM $35!]
$35 TOTAL: $15 Online Reservation + $20 CASH at the door
$25 TOTAL: $5 Online Reservation + $20 CASH at the door [REDUCED FROM $35!]
$25 TOTAL: $5 Online Reservation + $20 CASH at the door [REDUCED FROM $35!] DROP-IN Classes are meant for improvisers of all levels to come into one community & practice exercises that develop into masterful scenes!
Classes on this page are considered PIT Workshops. These classes are not a part of our core curriculum. Rather, they help highlight & grow a specific trait in your artistic development. PIT Workshops are available to students in any stage of their journey unless otherwise notated that says “Workshop requires a certain completion of our core curriculum.”
$69 + fees In this Workshop series, students will spend all day learning a new improv form, and perform it the next day!
$79 + fees Matt invented and taught the Bull Matador scene technique when he was a level 3 and masterclass teacher at the PIT in the mid 2000s. This class focuses on co-accomplishing comedic scenes with your scene partner rather than focusing on solo scenes efforts.
$299 + fees Students will dive into how their favorite talk shows work and learn how to brainstorm, write, pitch, and edit writing forms that are fundamental to any late night style talk show such as monologue jokes, desk bits, field pieces, character sketches, and more.
$699 + fees For a limited time only, our "Best of New York" Improv and Sketch classes are being offered as a comedy intensive for students ages 8-17!
$74.99 + fees Let’s break improv wide open, take rules out of the picture, and celebrate comedy again. If you’re in your head, this’ll rip it out. Perfect for people who have studied too much and learned too little.
$135 + fees No pressure storytelling! Enter the wondrous world of words. This is perfect for the absolute beginner to get acquainted with the art of storytelling.
$74.99 +fees John has produced multiple series and pilots for American television but with a twist: all of the scenes are completely improvised. John will explain his path, demonstrate examples and show you how to use pure organic improv to create filmed scenes!
$199 + fees In The History of Sketch Comedy, we will follow the thread of sketch from the birth of satire in Athens Greece, to Vaudeville and Penny shows, to the advent of broadcast television, and beyond.
$249 + fees Anyone can find a character within. We will learn to write for ourselves, mine for gold by using improvisation to develop pocket characters and finally think outside your own box.
$249 + fees In this class, we will explore character objectives, fears and desires, emotional commitment, and much more.
$299 + fees Let us continue making progress through play-looking for ways to surprise yourself and the audience!
$139+Fees By combining improv best practices with aspects of theater, students will walk out with an improved understanding of character arcs, roles & relationships, heightening & pacing.
$199 + fees For this class, students will need to bring their lack of objectivity because it’s time to think outside the box of traditional sketch formats.
$119 + fees Over the course you will use improv scene work and exercises to practice specificity and accuracy in object work, make unique choices to enhance the game and elevate scenes, and activate group games with shared object choices.
$249 + fees Let’s get your solo show started! In this class, students will learn the process to help you shape your idea, encourage vulnerability in a safe space and be given the feedback needed in order to create a solo show.
$129 + fees Over the 4 weeks, you will be using improv exercises and tools that are intended to strengthen yourself as an actor.
