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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Frequently Asked Questions

After you register for a remote class, you will receive a confirmation email. Your zoom link will be sent to you in your welcome packet on the day before/morning of your first class.

*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, Global Comedy Studios, or Cre8ive Studios.

You do not have to be based in NYC to take our zoom 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 2-8 classes running 1-3 hours in length, depending on the class. Multiple session classes might also have 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 1 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.

*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.

 

In-Person Level 3 Improv TUE 7-9:30PM

Improv

Tuesday 9/26 – Tuesday 11/21

Instructor: Sarah Morgan Ashey

$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”.

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In-Person Dramatic Improv SUN 6-8:30P

Improv

Sunday 10/8 – Sunday 11/19

$249+Fees While improv is almost exclusively spoken about within the comedic world, improvisation can be a huge asset to dramatic acting. In this class, we will explore character objectives, fears and desires, emotional commitment, and much more. Think of this as an acting class you don’t have to prep a monologue or scene for.

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Improv Level 1 - Patrick McCartney

In Person Improv Level 1 THURS 4-6PM

Improv

Thursday 10/19 – Thursday 12/14

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”.

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In-Person Improv Level 2 FRI 3:30-6PM

Improv

Friday 10/27 – Friday 12/22

Instructor: Matt Higgins

$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”.

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In-Person Level 3 Improv MON 6:30-9:00 PM

Improv

Monday 10/30 – Monday 12/18

Instructor: Pat Swearingen

$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.”

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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.

*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.*

In-Person Level 3 Improv TUE 7-9:30PM

Improv

Tuesday 9/26 – Tuesday 11/21

Instructor: Sarah Morgan Ashey

$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”.

Register
Read More

In-Person Dramatic Improv SUN 6-8:30P

Improv

Sunday 10/8 – Sunday 11/19

$249+Fees While improv is almost exclusively spoken about within the comedic world, improvisation can be a huge asset to dramatic acting. In this class, we will explore character objectives, fears and desires, emotional commitment, and much more. Think of this as an acting class you don’t have to prep a monologue or scene for.

Register
Read More

Improv Level 1 - Patrick McCartney

In Person Improv Level 1 THURS 4-6PM

Improv

Thursday 10/19 – Thursday 12/14

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”.

Register
Read More

In-Person Improv Level 2 FRI 3:30-6PM

Improv

Friday 10/27 – Friday 12/22

Instructor: Matt Higgins

$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”.

Register
Read More

In-Person Level 3 Improv MON 6:30-9:00 PM

Improv

Monday 10/30 – Monday 12/18

Instructor: Pat Swearingen

$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.”

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Sketch Level 2 - Sean Christian Taylor

In-Person Sketch Level 2 TUES 7-9:30PM

Sketch

Tuesday 11/7 – Tuesday 12/12

Instructor: Sean Christian Taylor

$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. Mastering the modern sketch comedy standards -  commercial parodies, character pieces, topical sketches, and many more!

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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 Writers Room Drop-In SAT 10-12pm

Writing

Saturday 10/21 – Sunday 10/22

Instructors: Andrea Romano, Scott Kremer

$19+Fees Bring your work and learn how to collaborate in a writer's room. This “drop-in” will not only provide you with new writing for your portfolio, but it will give you experience collaborating, accepting feedback, pitching jokes and partnering with other writers on the spot.

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In-Person Stand-Up Drop-In; Sundays (1pm) SUN 1-3:30pm

Stand Up

Sunday 11/5 – Sunday 12/10

Instructor: Stephanie Holmes

 $35 TOTAL: $15 Online Reservation + $20 CASH at the Theater First timers and those new to stand-up welcome! Wanna write your first joke or work on those jokes you have?  In this drop-in, we focus on joke structure, editing, and polishing. Laughter is healing and let’s make this time productive as well.

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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!

 

Welcome to our Sketch Classes!

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.

In-Person Writers Room Drop-In SAT 10-12pm

Writing

Saturday 10/21 – Sunday 10/22

Instructors: Andrea Romano, Scott Kremer

$19+Fees Bring your work and learn how to collaborate in a writer's room. This “drop-in” will not only provide you with new writing for your portfolio, but it will give you experience collaborating, accepting feedback, pitching jokes and partnering with other writers on the spot.

Register
Read More

Sketch Level 2 - Sean Christian Taylor

In-Person Sketch Level 2 TUES 7-9:30PM

Sketch

Tuesday 11/7 – Tuesday 12/12

Instructor: Sean Christian Taylor

$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. Mastering the modern sketch comedy standards -  commercial parodies, character pieces, topical sketches, and many more!

Register
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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 Dramatic Improv SUN 6-8:30P

Improv

Sunday 10/8 – Sunday 11/19

$249+Fees While improv is almost exclusively spoken about within the comedic world, improvisation can be a huge asset to dramatic acting. In this class, we will explore character objectives, fears and desires, emotional commitment, and much more. Think of this as an acting class you don’t have to prep a monologue or scene for.

Register
Read More

Welcome to our Stand Up Classes!

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.

In-Person Stand-Up Drop-In; Sundays (1pm) SUN 1-3:30pm

Stand Up

Sunday 11/5 – Sunday 12/10

Instructor: Stephanie Holmes

 $35 TOTAL: $15 Online Reservation + $20 CASH at the Theater First timers and those new to stand-up welcome! Wanna write your first joke or work on those jokes you have?  In this drop-in, we focus on joke structure, editing, and polishing. Laughter is healing and let’s make this time productive as well.

Register
Read More

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!

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!