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Improv (Impro-Theater) Classes in Vienna
American Improv is Austria's first English-language improvisational theater school. Sign up for one of our classes, take an intensive, or join us for one of our weekly improv jams at Aera. Improv helps improve social skills, self-confidence, and well-being. Start your improv journey with us!
Core Curriculum
Sign up for one of our improv classes in English.
Improv 101: Introductory Improv
Tuesdays 7-10pm
Starting May 30, 2023
Improv 101 is our introductory improv class. Over the course of 6 weeks you will learn the basics of modern American improvisational theater. You will play warm-up games that help build trust and develop group mind. You will improvise short-form sketches in a way that will make the audience root for you. And you will learn how to create scenes with engaging base realities and tell mesmerizing stories, that keep the audience at the edge of their seats.
Class time: Tuesdays 7-10pm
Class dates: May 30, Jun 6, 13, 20, 27, Jul 4
Location: Ybbsstraße 22/13-14, 1020 Vienna
Prerequisites: None
Grade: Pass/No pass
Course fee: € 270 excl. tax
Improv 201: Intermediate Improv
Wednesdays 7-10pm
Starting May 31, 2023
Improv 201 is our intermediate improv class. Over the course of 6 weeks you will hone your craft as an improvisational theater actor. You will develop a sharp sense of the game of a scene, and learn how to discover it, play it, and win with the audience. You will learn how to play interesting, and recognizable characters. And you will practice supporting and inspiring your co-stars on stage while developing scenes and stories in exciting and unexpected ways.
Class time: Wednesdays 7-10pm
Class dates: May 31, Jun 7, 14, 21, 28, Jul 5
Location: Ybbsstraße 22/13-14, 1020 Vienna
Prerequisites: 101
Grade: Pass/No pass
Course fee: € 270 excl. tax
Improv 301: Advanced Improv
Thursdays 7-10pm
Starting June 1, 2023
Improv 301 is our advanced improv class. Over the course of 6 weeks you will learn how to put on a spectacular improv show. This class explores a variety of short-form and long-form formats, expanding your repertoire with exciting new ways to structure your performance. You will learn how to improvise hour-long plays from nothing but a title. And you will learn how to play short-form in a way that will leave the audience in awe of your comedic genius.
Class time: Thursdays 7-10pm
Class dates: Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Jul 6
Location: Ybbsstraße 22/13-14, 1020 Vienna
Prerequisites: 201
Grade: Pass/No pass
Course fee: € 270 excl. tax
Conservatory Performance Training
Audition only
The American Improv Main Stage Company is comprised of some of Austria's most talented students of improvisational theater. Upon successful completion of our core curriculum, interested students may audition to join the Conservatory Performance Training and perform together with other students as part of the American Improv Main Stage Company.
Prerequisites: 301
All prices excluding 20% VAT. Still have questions? Write us or check out our FAQs.
Summer Intensive
Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
Starting July 17, 2023
The American Improv Summer Intensive is your opportunity to complete our entire core curriculum (101, 201, and 301) in organic, story-driven, Chicago-style improvisational theater two weeks of classes. You save € 100 in tuition compared to when you take 101, 201, and 301 individually. Participants successfully completing the Summer Intensive are eligible to audition for the Main Stage Conservatory.
Class time: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm
Class dates: Jul 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Location: Ybbsstraße 22/13-14, 1020 Vienna
Prerequisites: None
Grade: Pass/No pass
Course fee: € 710 excl. tax
Playground Jam
Mondays 7:15pm at Aera
The American Improv Playground Jam is a special event that is both a show and a chance to play improv on stage. Come and play improv games together with our Main Stage Company, or watch others play as an audience member. The Playground Jam is the perfect place to try out improvising in a safe space together with supportive people. No experience required!
Class times and dates: See oeticket shop
Location: Aera, Gonzagagasse 11, 1010 Vienna
Prerequisites: None
All prices excluding 20% VAT. Still have questions? Check out our FAQs.