Welcome to The PIT Comedy School!

Looking to find laughter in this time of social distancing? Use the tabs to the left to check out our in-person and online classes for improv, stand-up, sketch writing, acting, producing & so much more!
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After you register for a remote class, you will receive a confirmation email. Your confirmation email will include: receipt of purchase, class dates, grad show date (if applicable) and all necessary ZOOM links.

*Oftentimes your confirmation email will go to your spam folder. Please check your spam folder before emailing us.

Due to COVID-19 and the temporary closure of our spaces, we are offering online remote classes via Zoom taught by a live instructor.

In-person classes take place at The PIT Loft, The PIT Annex, Global Comedy Studios, or Cre8ive Studios.

You do not have to be based in NYC to take our classes! We connect and teach students from all over the world. All you need is a stable internet connection and the device you’re using to read this web page.

Multiple session classes can range anywhere between 3-8 classes and 55 minutes-3 hours in length, depending on the class. Multiple session classes might also have remote grad shows. Grad shows provide students the opportunity to perform what they have been working on in class with their friends, family and peers.

Single session classes are one day only. They can range anywhere between 55 minutes to 3 hours, depending on the class.

In-Person Drop-in’s are single session classes that run for a total of 2 hours.

*All remote classes require students to have ZOOM in order to participate.
*Depending on overall class size, the overall session time may be cut shorter at the discretion of the instructor.

Welcome to our Award Winning Improv Classes!

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. (Students may enter into higher levels on a case by case basis and must email classes@thepit-nyc.com to complete this process).

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.

 

In-Person Scene Study Drop-Ins MON 6:30-8:30 PM

Improv

Monday 3/27 – Monday 4/17

Instructor: Langston Belton

$35 TOTAL: $15 Online Reservation + $20 CASH at the Theater LIMITED RUN SCENE STUDY DROP-IN! Discover new ways to make choices and support while still expressing your comedic voice.  Improvisers are encouraged to seek out areas of improvement where they do not feel the strongest.  

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In-Person Movement for Improv Drop-IN; Sundays SUN 7-9pm

Improv

Sunday 4/2 – Sunday 5/21

Instructor: Desirée Justin

$35 Total = $15 Online Reservation + $20 CASH LIMITED RUN MOVEMENT FOR IMPROV DROP-IN!

Learn how to use your body as a sharpened tool for improv. Embody characters physically with the whole body including how they stand, walk, sit, breathe etc. Get in touch with your own mind/body connection and unique physicalities. Learn to use physical movement as a catalyst/inspiration to start a scene. Explore space and surroundings fully when onstage in a scene.

 

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In-Person Level 2 Improv MON 4:00-6:30 PM

Leveled Class/Elective

Monday 4/3 – Saturday 5/27

Instructor: Patrick McCartney

$399+fees NOW $349+Fees! This class will help students take the basic elements of the IMPROV YOUR LIFE™ philosophy learned in Level One and apply them toward building great scenes that engage an audience. Students will leave this level with an understanding of how to make strong initiations, establish who/what/where, heighten the funniest choices and edit scenes.

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In-Person Level 1 Improv TUES 4:00-6:00 PM

Leveled Class/Elective

Tuesday 4/25 – Sunday 6/18

Instructor: Patrick McCartney

$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. Learn  “Yes, and…!” until you have to say “No, thank you”. Focus on positive choices to initiate scenes, real-life and character monologues grounded in TRUTH!

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In Person Level 1 Improv TUES 6:30-8:30PM

Leveled Class/Elective

Tuesday 4/25 – Sunday 6/18

Instructor: Christine Piñeiro

$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. Learn “Yes, and…!” until you have to say “No, thank you”. Focus on positive choices to initiate scenes, real-life and character monologues grounded in TRUTH!

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In Person Documentary Masterclass TUES 7:00-9:30 PM

Improv

Tuesday 4/25 – Wednesday 6/7

Instructor: Sarah Nowak

$249 + fees In this class, you’ll be the first to take part in a developmental process to create a new form of The Improvised Documentary. Sarah Nowak, veteran improv/sketch performer and teacher, has paired with performer/documentarian Tracey B. Wilson to break down the commonly-used beats and storytelling devices to create a fully-realized improvised documentary.

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In-Person Improv Level 2 MON 6:30-9PM

Grad Show

Monday 5/8 – Sunday 7/9

Instructor: Kevin Scott

$399+FEES In level 2 you will continue to focus on strong listening and reacting without interrupting your scene partner. Making sure “the beginning of your sentence doesn’t get in the way of the middle of theirs.” You will reinforce saying “Yes, and...!” Until you have to say “no thank you.”

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In-Person EMOTIONAL BREAKDOWN SAT 11 - 1:30PM

Improv

Saturday 6/24 11:00 am

Instructor: Chris Moody

$39 + fees This 150 minute workshop exercise will use emotion, music, and movement to force you to communicate without speaking. During a three-minute song you (a few of your fellow improvisers) will be asked to convey the provided who, where and what of a scene by using only emotion and object work.

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Welcome to our Leveled Classes & Electives!

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.

In-Person Level 2 Improv MON 4:00-6:30 PM

Leveled Class/Elective

Monday 4/3 – Saturday 5/27

Instructor: Patrick McCartney

$399+fees NOW $349+Fees! This class will help students take the basic elements of the IMPROV YOUR LIFE™ philosophy learned in Level One and apply them toward building great scenes that engage an audience. Students will leave this level with an understanding of how to make strong initiations, establish who/what/where, heighten the funniest choices and edit scenes.

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In-Person Level 2 Sketch TUE 6:30-9:00 PM

Leveled Class/Elective

Tuesday 4/11 – Sunday 5/21

Instructor: Sean Christian Taylor

$349+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. Mastering the modern sketch comedy standards -  commercial parodies, character pieces, topical sketches, and many more - is the primary goal of this class, as students will begin to fine-tune and hone their personal sketch comedy voice.

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In Person Level 1 Sketch WED 4-6:30 PM

Leveled Class/Elective

Wednesday 4/12 – Wednesday 5/10

Instructor: Matt Prigge

$349 +fees The Basics of Sketch, students will develop the fundamental skills they need to start writing original comedy sketches. Build your sketch toolkit with the essentials - how to come up with a sketch idea, how to employ classic sketch structure, how to create memorable characters, how to clearly communicate your ideas to your audience.

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In Person Level 1 Sketch SAT 2:00-4:30PM

Sketch

Saturday 4/15 – Saturday 5/20

Instructor: Sean Christian Taylor

$349+Fees

In Sketch Writing Level 1: The Basics of Sketch, students will develop the fundamental skills they need to start writing original comedy sketches. Build your sketch toolkit with the essentials - how to come up with a sketch idea, how to employ classic sketch structure, how to create memorable characters, how to clearly communicate your ideas to your audience.   

 

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In-Person Level 1 Sketch MON 6:30-9PM

Leveled Class/Elective

Monday 4/17 – Monday 5/22

Instructor: Matt Prigge

$349+Fees In Sketch Writing Level 1: The Basics of Sketch, students will develop the fundamental skills they need to start writing original comedy sketches. Build your sketch toolkit with the essentials - how to come up with a sketch idea, how to employ classic sketch structure, how to create memorable characters, how to clearly communicate your ideas to your audience. Students will write multiple sketches during the course of this class, with PIT Teacher will guide them through every step of the process with positive, hands-on instruction. Feedback and collaboration are central to this class that is appropriate for brand new sketch writers, writers who have already completed "Joy of Sketch," or writers with some sketch experience who want to get back to basics.

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In-Person Level 1 Improv TUES 4:00-6:00 PM

Leveled Class/Elective

Tuesday 4/25 – Sunday 6/18

Instructor: Patrick McCartney

$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. Learn  “Yes, and…!” until you have to say “No, thank you”. Focus on positive choices to initiate scenes, real-life and character monologues grounded in TRUTH!

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In Person Level 1 Improv TUES 6:30-8:30PM

Leveled Class/Elective

Tuesday 4/25 – Sunday 6/18

Instructor: Christine Piñeiro

$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. Learn “Yes, and…!” until you have to say “No, thank you”. Focus on positive choices to initiate scenes, real-life and character monologues grounded in TRUTH!

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Read More

In Person Documentary Masterclass TUES 7:00-9:30 PM

Improv

Tuesday 4/25 – Wednesday 6/7

Instructor: Sarah Nowak

$249 + fees In this class, you’ll be the first to take part in a developmental process to create a new form of The Improvised Documentary. Sarah Nowak, veteran improv/sketch performer and teacher, has paired with performer/documentarian Tracey B. Wilson to break down the commonly-used beats and storytelling devices to create a fully-realized improvised documentary.

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In-Person Improv Level 2 MON 6:30-9PM

Grad Show

Monday 5/8 – Sunday 7/9

Instructor: Kevin Scott

$399+FEES In level 2 you will continue to focus on strong listening and reacting without interrupting your scene partner. Making sure “the beginning of your sentence doesn’t get in the way of the middle of theirs.” You will reinforce saying “Yes, and...!” Until you have to say “no thank you.”

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ONLINE Online Sketch Level 1 WED 7-9:30PM

Leveled Class/Elective

Wednesday 5/17 – Wednesday 6/21

Instructor: Andrea Romano

$199+Fees

In Sketch Writing Level 1: The Basics of Sketch, students will develop the fundamental skills they need to start writing original comedy sketches. Build your sketch toolkit with the essentials - how to come up with a sketch idea, how to employ classic sketch structure, how to create memorable characters, how to clearly communicate your ideas to your audience.   

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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.

In-Person Solo Show Drop-Ins; Saturdays SAT 12:30-2:30 PM

Theater

Saturday 3/25 12:30 pm

Instructor: Patrick McCartney

$35  Let’s get your solo show started! PIT instructor Patrick McCartney did his own show about addiction and death a few years ago to great acclaim at The PIT. In this workshop he will share his process to help you shape your idea, encourage vulnerability in a safe space and give you the feedback you need in order to create a solo show. It’s the most challenging and rewarding thing a performer can do. Get started on it in this exciting and productive workshop.

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In-Person Scene Study Drop-Ins MON 6:30-8:30 PM

Improv

Monday 3/27 – Monday 4/17

Instructor: Langston Belton

$35 TOTAL: $15 Online Reservation + $20 CASH at the Theater LIMITED RUN SCENE STUDY DROP-IN! Discover new ways to make choices and support while still expressing your comedic voice.  Improvisers are encouraged to seek out areas of improvement where they do not feel the strongest.  

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Read More

In-Person Movement for Improv Drop-IN; Sundays SUN 7-9pm

Improv

Sunday 4/2 – Sunday 5/21

Instructor: Desirée Justin

$35 Total = $15 Online Reservation + $20 CASH LIMITED RUN MOVEMENT FOR IMPROV DROP-IN!

Learn how to use your body as a sharpened tool for improv. Embody characters physically with the whole body including how they stand, walk, sit, breathe etc. Get in touch with your own mind/body connection and unique physicalities. Learn to use physical movement as a catalyst/inspiration to start a scene. Explore space and surroundings fully when onstage in a scene.

 

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Welcome to our Youth Classes!

See our youth classes offerings below, and sign up for our mailing list to be the first to know when new youth classes are up!

Steps to take to sign up for a Youth Class
Please take a moment to follow these steps in order to successfully register for our youth classes.

1. Fill out our Youth Classes Registration Form below. Make sure to indicate on the registration form which class you are interested in taking.
Registration For Youth Classes

3. Register for the Class. Once you’ve submitted your registration form, purchase and reserve a seat in your preferred class!

 

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Welcome to our Sketch Classes!

At The PIT, we have a core sketch curriculum consisting of Sketch Levels 1-4. If you are interested in completing our core curriculum, you must complete all 4 levels in this order: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4. (Students may enter into higher levels on a case by case basis and must email classes@thepit-nyc.com to complete this process).

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.

In-Person Level 2 Sketch TUE 6:30-9:00 PM

Leveled Class/Elective

Tuesday 4/11 – Sunday 5/21

Instructor: Sean Christian Taylor

$349+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. Mastering the modern sketch comedy standards -  commercial parodies, character pieces, topical sketches, and many more - is the primary goal of this class, as students will begin to fine-tune and hone their personal sketch comedy voice.

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Read More

In Person Level 1 Sketch WED 4-6:30 PM

Leveled Class/Elective

Wednesday 4/12 – Wednesday 5/10

Instructor: Matt Prigge

$349 +fees The Basics of Sketch, students will develop the fundamental skills they need to start writing original comedy sketches. Build your sketch toolkit with the essentials - how to come up with a sketch idea, how to employ classic sketch structure, how to create memorable characters, how to clearly communicate your ideas to your audience.

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In Person Level 1 Sketch SAT 2:00-4:30PM

Sketch

Saturday 4/15 – Saturday 5/20

Instructor: Sean Christian Taylor

$349+Fees

In Sketch Writing Level 1: The Basics of Sketch, students will develop the fundamental skills they need to start writing original comedy sketches. Build your sketch toolkit with the essentials - how to come up with a sketch idea, how to employ classic sketch structure, how to create memorable characters, how to clearly communicate your ideas to your audience.   

 

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In-Person Level 1 Sketch MON 6:30-9PM

Leveled Class/Elective

Monday 4/17 – Monday 5/22

Instructor: Matt Prigge

$349+Fees In Sketch Writing Level 1: The Basics of Sketch, students will develop the fundamental skills they need to start writing original comedy sketches. Build your sketch toolkit with the essentials - how to come up with a sketch idea, how to employ classic sketch structure, how to create memorable characters, how to clearly communicate your ideas to your audience. Students will write multiple sketches during the course of this class, with PIT Teacher will guide them through every step of the process with positive, hands-on instruction. Feedback and collaboration are central to this class that is appropriate for brand new sketch writers, writers who have already completed "Joy of Sketch," or writers with some sketch experience who want to get back to basics.

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ONLINE Online Sketch Level 1 WED 7-9:30PM

Leveled Class/Elective

Wednesday 5/17 – Wednesday 6/21

Instructor: Andrea Romano

$199+Fees

In Sketch Writing Level 1: The Basics of Sketch, students will develop the fundamental skills they need to start writing original comedy sketches. Build your sketch toolkit with the essentials - how to come up with a sketch idea, how to employ classic sketch structure, how to create memorable characters, how to clearly communicate your ideas to your audience.   

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Welcome to our Workshops!

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.”

In-Person EMOTIONAL BREAKDOWN SAT 11 - 1:30PM

Improv

Saturday 6/24 11:00 am

Instructor: Chris Moody

$39 + fees This 150 minute workshop exercise will use emotion, music, and movement to force you to communicate without speaking. During a three-minute song you (a few of your fellow improvisers) will be asked to convey the provided who, where and what of a scene by using only emotion and object work.

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Welcome to our Stand Up Classes!

At The PIT, we have a core Stand Up curriculum consisting of Levels 1-5. If you are interested in completing our core Stand Up curriculum, you must complete all 5 levels in this order: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5. (Students may enter into higher levels on a case by case basis and must email classes@thepit-nyc.com to complete this process).

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.

Welcome to our Online Classes!

Classes on this page are considered Online or Virtual PIT Classes. Become a PITizen from anywhere in the world with our completely remote classes held on ZOOM!

ONLINE Online Sketch Level 1 WED 7-9:30PM

Leveled Class/Elective

Wednesday 5/17 – Wednesday 6/21

Instructor: Andrea Romano

$199+Fees

In Sketch Writing Level 1: The Basics of Sketch, students will develop the fundamental skills they need to start writing original comedy sketches. Build your sketch toolkit with the essentials - how to come up with a sketch idea, how to employ classic sketch structure, how to create memorable characters, how to clearly communicate your ideas to your audience.   

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Every month we will feature a unique class for a special discounted price!

 

See this month’s free offering below, and sign up for our mailing list to be the first to know when the new special is announced!