
English Acting Classes in Vienna: Start with Improv
Improv 101: The Actor’s Advantage
In today’s acting world, talent alone isn’t enough. Directors want actors who can adapt, respond, and create in the moment. That’s why so many top performers swear by improv. It sharpens instincts, deepens character work, and builds a fearless presence—on stage and on camera.
At American Improv, Improv 101 gives you the same tools used by today’s best. You’ll learn to stay grounded in the unknown, take bold risks, and collaborate with purpose. This isn’t just “fun training”—it’s a practical skill set that transforms your performances.
It’s time to stop overthinking, break habits, and get out of your own way.
Improv 101 is the training that makes great actors unforgettable.

What’s Holding You Back?
Stage fright. Creative blocks. Rigid delivery. Struggles with spontaneity. Every actor faces these challenges—but most don’t train to overcome them. Improv helps you move through all of it.
You don’t need to learn more lines. You need more freedom.
Train like the Legends
Tina Fey. Robin Williams. Ryan Reynolds. Melissa McCarthy. Stephen Colbert. All of them learned improv before becoming icons. Why? Because improv builds the muscles actors rely on: clarity, presence, timing, and connection.
These performers didn’t just memorize lines—they listened, responded, and created in real time. That’s what made them magnetic. At American Improv, we offer that same foundation: character work, emotional truth, bold choices, and fearless play.
You don’t need to be a comedian. You just need to be ready to grow.
Learn the method behind the magic. Start with Improv 101.

Acting Requires Adaptability
Auditions don’t go to plan. Scenes get rewritten. Co-stars surprise you. Improv teaches you how to stay present and respond in the moment. That’s what makes performances feel alive.
Improv is how you stop performing and start connecting.
What You’ll Gain
In just four weeks, you’ll start building the habits that set great actors apart. You’ll break through hesitation and routine, and learn to take space, make choices, and trust your gut.
You’ll practice bringing characters to life on the fly. You’ll discover spontaneity as a strength, not a risk. And you’ll start collaborating with scene partners in a way that makes everything sharper, deeper, and more grounded.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up your craft, Improv 101 gives you the edge.
More presence. More truth. More you on stage.

Real Training, Real Connections
We don’t just teach improv games—we teach the craft behind them. Our guest instructors include performers from The Groundlings, UCB, and iO. You’ll learn the tools they use every day.
You’re not just learning improv. You’re learning how to own the room.
Why American Improv for Actors?
We’re Austria’s first English-language improv school—we focus on your personal development, not just comedy. We’ve helped hundreds of students unlock their voice, sharpen their instincts, and walk into auditions ready for anything.
Our method draws on the insights of American’s greatest. With access to masterclasses from industry pros and a vibrant, supportive community, you’ll grow faster than you thought possible.
This isn’t just class. It’s training for the career you want.
Improv 101 is your gateway to better acting, deeper confidence, and a freer creative voice.