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!
Student Resources
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.
Consider this class your primer into comedy! This class will dive into:
$35 TOTAL: $15 ONLINE/$20 CASH
We ARE OFFERING IN-PERSON CLASSES AGAIN!! DROP-IN Classes are meant for improvisers of all levels to come into one community & practice exercises that develop into masterful scenes!
[$49 Total] Online reservation = $29, then bring $20 cash to the class to complete your enrollment!
Getting up on stage and making up a song, completely on the spot, may sound scary but also awesome!…Because it is! In this hyper-supportive drop-in-intro to musical improv, we’ll follow the fear and find the fun and create scenes and songs together as an ensemble.
Designed for improvisers of all levels, and musical abilities with an open mind and an open heart ready to collaborate.
Yes, you will be singing, however, you don’t need to be a "good singer", you just have to commit and sing as if no one is listening and believe everyone can be a great singer. When the spoken word no longer suffices, we MUST break into song.
$35 Total = $15 Online Reservation / $20 CASH 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!
$35 TOTAL: $15 Online (to hold reservation) + $20 CASH
DROP-IN Classes are meant for improvisers of all levels to come into one community & practice exercises that develop into masterful scenes!
$35 Total 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!
$35 Total = $15 Online Reservation / $20 CASH 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!
$35 TOTAL: $15 Online Reservation + $20 CASH at the Theater
We ARE OFFERING IN-PERSON CLASSES AGAIN!! DROP-IN Classes are meant for improvisers of all levels to come into one community & practice exercises that develop into masterful scenes!
$39+Fees Short-Form Improv! Think "Whose Line Is It Anyway". This workshop is for you to explore the fun games of improv. It will help you think fast on your feet, strengthen your wit, and overall support the foundation of 'yes, and..." Not to mention it's just plain fun!
$35 COST: $15 Online + $20 CASH
DROP-IN Classes are meant for improvisers of all levels to come into one community & practice exercises that develop into masterful scenes!
$59+Fees Musical Improv Refresher - Intermediate This would be for anyone who has taken musical improv before, but wants to either "level up" or "dust off the cobwebs". Folks should have an understanding of basic song structure and scene work techniques.
$349+Fees The goal will be to be able to do a first and second beat of a 2 person scene using the tool of a “time-dash” either going forward or backward in time. Editing will be introduced so performers know when it’s time to enter a scene and edit a scene with walk on’s and sweep edits.
$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!
$399+Fees In level 3 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”. Work on the first-second and third beats of two person scenes as well as continuing to focus on editing by following your foot connected to your gut and heart to edit scenes at the height. Learn how to “heighten and tighten” a scene organically glued in reality to create “win-win” fun scenes to play to entertain yourself and others while “treating your partner like a genius”.
$399+Fees
You will go through the basic forms of improv. Harold without games, Pure Harold,The Deconstruction, The Mono scene. Two weeks will be dedicated to each form and will culminate in doing one class show.
$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. Focus on positive choices to initiate scenes, real-life and character monologues grounded in TRUTH!
$99+Fees No pressure Improv. Dip your toe into the joyous pool of improv- 0% fear, 100% fun. This is the perfect place for absolute beginners to get acquainted with the art of longform improvisation. Every week you will play in a safe and positive class environment with group exercises and scenework. It’s the perfect spoonful of improv, come have a taste! Please note that there is no graduation show for this class.
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. 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!
The PIT’s Intro to Improv class creates a rich and nurturing environment that will benefit your physical, emotional and mental health. A final, remote, graduation performance at the PIT for friends, family, and others.” Spread the Word!
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.
$299+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.
$349+FEES
You will come out of this class with disciplined writing tools, informative personal feedback and important advice, as you begin your stand up comedy journey.
$59+Fees Have a great idea for a screenplay but don’t know where to start? In this course, I take you through every step needed to start on the journey of writing your own screenplay. You get links, resources, and knowledge so you can dive in right away!
$39+Fees Short-Form Improv! Think "Whose Line Is It Anyway". This workshop is for you to explore the fun games of improv. It will help you think fast on your feet, strengthen your wit, and overall support the foundation of 'yes, and..." Not to mention it's just plain fun!
$59+Fees Musical Improv Refresher - Intermediate This would be for anyone who has taken musical improv before, but wants to either "level up" or "dust off the cobwebs". Folks should have an understanding of basic song structure and scene work techniques.
$349+Fees The goal will be to be able to do a first and second beat of a 2 person scene using the tool of a “time-dash” either going forward or backward in time. Editing will be introduced so performers know when it’s time to enter a scene and edit a scene with walk on’s and sweep edits.
$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!
$399+Fees In level 3 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”. Work on the first-second and third beats of two person scenes as well as continuing to focus on editing by following your foot connected to your gut and heart to edit scenes at the height. Learn how to “heighten and tighten” a scene organically glued in reality to create “win-win” fun scenes to play to entertain yourself and others while “treating your partner like a genius”.
$399+Fees
You will go through the basic forms of improv. Harold without games, Pure Harold,The Deconstruction, The Mono scene. Two weeks will be dedicated to each form and will culminate in doing one class show.
$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. Focus on positive choices to initiate scenes, real-life and character monologues grounded in TRUTH!
$249+Fees Now that you’ve done your first three minutes in front of a live audience it’s time to build on that towards your 7 minutes.
$99+Fees No pressure Improv. Dip your toe into the joyous pool of improv- 0% fear, 100% fun. This is the perfect place for absolute beginners to get acquainted with the art of longform improvisation. Every week you will play in a safe and positive class environment with group exercises and scenework. It’s the perfect spoonful of improv, come have a taste! Please note that there is no graduation show for this class.
$249+Fees
You will come out of this class with disciplined writing tools, informative personal feedback and important advice, as you begin your stand up comedy journey. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced in other walks of comedy life, this class is for you.
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. 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!
The PIT’s Intro to Improv class creates a rich and nurturing environment that will benefit your physical, emotional and mental health. A final, remote, graduation performance at the PIT for friends, family, and others.” Spread the Word!
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.
$35 TOTAL: $15 ONLINE/$20 CASH
We ARE OFFERING IN-PERSON CLASSES AGAIN!! DROP-IN Classes are meant for improvisers of all levels to come into one community & practice exercises that develop into masterful scenes!
[$49 Total] Online reservation = $29, then bring $20 cash to the class to complete your enrollment!
Getting up on stage and making up a song, completely on the spot, may sound scary but also awesome!…Because it is! In this hyper-supportive drop-in-intro to musical improv, we’ll follow the fear and find the fun and create scenes and songs together as an ensemble.
Designed for improvisers of all levels, and musical abilities with an open mind and an open heart ready to collaborate.
Yes, you will be singing, however, you don’t need to be a "good singer", you just have to commit and sing as if no one is listening and believe everyone can be a great singer. When the spoken word no longer suffices, we MUST break into song.
$35 Total = $15 Online Reservation / $20 CASH 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!
$35 TOTAL: $15 Online (to hold reservation) + $20 CASH
DROP-IN Classes are meant for improvisers of all levels to come into one community & practice exercises that develop into masterful scenes!
$35 Total 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!
$35 Total = $15 Online Reservation / $20 CASH 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!
$35 TOTAL: $15 Online Reservation + $20 CASH at the Theater
We ARE OFFERING IN-PERSON CLASSES AGAIN!! DROP-IN Classes are meant for improvisers of all levels to come into one community & practice exercises that develop into masterful scenes!
$39+Fees Short-Form Improv! Think "Whose Line Is It Anyway". This workshop is for you to explore the fun games of improv. It will help you think fast on your feet, strengthen your wit, and overall support the foundation of 'yes, and..." Not to mention it's just plain fun!
$35 COST: $15 Online + $20 CASH
DROP-IN Classes are meant for improvisers of all levels to come into one community & practice exercises that develop into masterful scenes!
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 Classes3. Register for the Class. Once you’ve submitted your registration form, purchase and reserve a seat in your preferred class!
Consider this class your primer into comedy! This class will dive into:
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.
$299+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.
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.”
$59+Fees Have a great idea for a screenplay but don’t know where to start? In this course, I take you through every step needed to start on the journey of writing your own screenplay. You get links, resources, and knowledge so you can dive in right away!
$39+Fees Short-Form Improv! Think "Whose Line Is It Anyway". This workshop is for you to explore the fun games of improv. It will help you think fast on your feet, strengthen your wit, and overall support the foundation of 'yes, and..." Not to mention it's just plain fun!
$59+Fees Musical Improv Refresher - Intermediate This would be for anyone who has taken musical improv before, but wants to either "level up" or "dust off the cobwebs". Folks should have an understanding of basic song structure and scene work techniques.
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.
$349+FEES
You will come out of this class with disciplined writing tools, informative personal feedback and important advice, as you begin your stand up comedy journey.
$349+FEES
You will come out of this class with disciplined writing tools, informative personal feedback and important advice, as you begin your stand up comedy journey.
$249+Fees Now that you’ve done your first three minutes in front of a live audience it’s time to build on that towards your 7 minutes.
$249+Fees
You will come out of this class with disciplined writing tools, informative personal feedback and important advice, as you begin your stand up comedy journey. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced in other walks of comedy life, this class is for you.
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!
$59+Fees Have a great idea for a screenplay but don’t know where to start? In this course, I take you through every step needed to start on the journey of writing your own screenplay. You get links, resources, and knowledge so you can dive in right away!
$249+Fees Now that you’ve done your first three minutes in front of a live audience it’s time to build on that towards your 7 minutes.
$249+Fees
You will come out of this class with disciplined writing tools, informative personal feedback and important advice, as you begin your stand up comedy journey. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced in other walks of comedy life, this class is for you.
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!
$35 TOTAL: $15 ONLINE/$20 CASH
We ARE OFFERING IN-PERSON CLASSES AGAIN!! DROP-IN Classes are meant for improvisers of all levels to come into one community & practice exercises that develop into masterful scenes!
Consider this class your primer into comedy! This class will dive into:
$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!
$39+Fees Short-Form Improv! Think "Whose Line Is It Anyway". This workshop is for you to explore the fun games of improv. It will help you think fast on your feet, strengthen your wit, and overall support the foundation of 'yes, and..." Not to mention it's just plain fun!
$59+Fees Have a great idea for a screenplay but don’t know where to start? In this course, I take you through every step needed to start on the journey of writing your own screenplay. You get links, resources, and knowledge so you can dive in right away!