Comedy Classes in Improv, Sketch, and More

We teach our own improv comedy courses at Sea Tea Improv Studios located at 11 Asylum St, Suite 402 in Downtown Hartford, CT — right above Sea Tea Comedy Theater!

Sea Tea Improv’s course instructors have completed improv training programs from world-renowned comedic improvisation theaters like the Upright Citizens Brigade, BATS Improv, ImprovBoston, and The Second City. We pride ourselves on bringing high-quality improv instruction and performance to Hartford, CT.

Classes & Workshops

Improv 201: The Game
Started Tuesday, January 6 at 7:00 PM

Improv 201: The GameIN PROGRESS

Learn to identify & play with the funniest part of your scenes! Use the fast-paced energy of shortform improv to find the game of the scene.

Improv 101: Scene and Character
Started Thursday, January 8 at 7:00 PM

Improv 101: Scene and CharacterIN PROGRESS

Learn to create completely improvised comedy scenes & characters by working with others in class with our professional improv instructors!

Improv 301: The Second Beat
Started Wednesday, February 4 at 7:00 PM

Improv 301: The Second BeatIN PROGRESS

Expand your scenes, characters, and games into longform improv comedy! You'll explore beyond the initial scene into second beats and more!

Intro to Improv: 4-week Comedy Course for Beginners
Started Thursday, February 5 at 7:00 PM

Intro to Improv: 4-week Comedy Course for BeginnersIN PROGRESS

Improv is for everyone! Dreams of being a comedian? Want stronger public speaking skills? Just sick of your board games? Improv can help!

[Workshop] Agreement with Casey Grambo
Sunday, February 22 at 10:00 AM

[Workshop] Agreement with Casey Grambo

When we talk about "Yes, And", we don’t just mean say "yes". We say "yes" to agree on an improvised reality that's more than meets the eye.

Open Improv Rehearsal: Drop In! - Practice with Sea Tea community members
Tuesday, February 24 at 7:00 PM

Open Improv Rehearsal: Drop In! - Practice with Sea Tea community members

Hey there! Looking to get some extra improv practice? Look no further! Sea Tea community members are hosting open rehearsals in our Studios!

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!
Sunday, March 1 at 1:00 PM

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!

Get your kids on their feet, learning improv games, having fun, collaborating, and getting their energy out in this fun theater workshop!

Intro to Improv: 4-week Comedy Course for Beginners
Starts Monday, March 2 at 7:00 PM

Intro to Improv: 4-week Comedy Course for Beginners

Improv is for everyone! Dreams of being a comedian? Want stronger public speaking skills? Just sick of your board games? Improv can help!

Sketch 201: Comedy Writing with Nate Gagnon
Starts Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00 PM

Sketch 201: Comedy Writing with Nate Gagnon

Build on the tools, concepts, and skills you learned in Sketch 101, and get introduced to a diverse variety of sketch styles and forms!

Open Improv Rehearsal: Drop In! - Practice with Sea Tea community members
Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00 PM

Open Improv Rehearsal: Drop In! - Practice with Sea Tea community members

Hey there! Looking to get some extra improv practice? Look no further! Sea Tea community members are hosting open rehearsals in our Studios!

Improv 302: The Set List
Starts Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00 PM

Improv 302: The Set List

In “The Set List,” you'll learn how to play the shortform improv games you know (and many that you don’t) to the very best of your ability.

Improv 102: More Character
Starts Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00 PM

Improv 102: More Character

Deepen your improv! Embody perspectives, spaces, relationships, words, gestures, emotions & thoughts. Sink into a totally new point of view.

Open Improv Rehearsal: Drop In! - Practice with Sea Tea community members
Tuesday, March 10 at 7:00 PM

Open Improv Rehearsal: Drop In! - Practice with Sea Tea community members

Hey there! Looking to get some extra improv practice? Look no further! Sea Tea community members are hosting open rehearsals in our Studios!

Improv 444 - Spokane - 6-Week Performance Level Course with Brenna Harvey
Starts Wednesday, March 11 at 7:00 PM

Improv 444 - Spokane - 6-Week Performance Level Course with Brenna Harvey

Combine the patience & character commitments of the Monoscene with the fast-paced exploration of comedic premise & game of the Montage!

Open Improv Rehearsal: Drop In! - Practice with Sea Tea community members
Tuesday, March 17 at 7:00 PM

Open Improv Rehearsal: Drop In! - Practice with Sea Tea community members

Hey there! Looking to get some extra improv practice? Look no further! Sea Tea community members are hosting open rehearsals in our Studios!

[Workshop] Give a Shit: Care About Your Scene with Casey Grambo
Sunday, March 22 at 10:00 AM

[Workshop] Give a Shit: Care About Your Scene with Casey Grambo

The most engaging improv stems from a complete commitment to your partners' ideas -- so give a shit!

Open Improv Rehearsal: Drop In! - Practice with Sea Tea community members
Tuesday, March 24 at 7:00 PM

Open Improv Rehearsal: Drop In! - Practice with Sea Tea community members

Hey there! Looking to get some extra improv practice? Look no further! Sea Tea community members are hosting open rehearsals in our Studios!

Open Improv Rehearsal: Drop In! - Practice with Sea Tea community members
Tuesday, March 31 at 7:00 PM

Open Improv Rehearsal: Drop In! - Practice with Sea Tea community members

Hey there! Looking to get some extra improv practice? Look no further! Sea Tea community members are hosting open rehearsals in our Studios!

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!
Sunday, April 5 at 1:00 PM

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!

Get your kids on their feet, learning improv games, having fun, collaborating, and getting their energy out in this fun theater workshop!

[Workshop] Sharing Focus with Casey Grambo
Sunday, April 26 at 10:00 AM

[Workshop] Sharing Focus with Casey Grambo

Sharing focus is essential to true collaboration in improv scenes & polish in shows. Sharpen your listening skills to give and take space!

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!
Sunday, May 3 at 1:00 PM

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!

Get your kids on their feet, learning improv games, having fun, collaborating, and getting their energy out in this fun theater workshop!

[Workshop] Dynamic Improv Shows with Casey Grambo
Sunday, May 31 at 10:00 AM

[Workshop] Dynamic Improv Shows with Casey Grambo

Improv comedy ballistic training! Create interesting, engaging & dynamic improv shows by varying the energy, emotion & shape of your scenes.

[Workshop] See Through the Matrix: Unlock Short Form Fun with Casey Grambo
Sunday, June 7 at 10:00 AM

[Workshop] See Through the Matrix: Unlock Short Form Fun with Casey Grambo

Feeling trapped in the logistics of short form? Go down the rabbit hole to understand short form games & how *you* can manipulate them!

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!
Sunday, June 7 at 1:00 PM

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!

Get your kids on their feet, learning improv games, having fun, collaborating, and getting their energy out in this fun theater workshop!

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!
Sunday, July 5 at 1:00 PM

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!

Get your kids on their feet, learning improv games, having fun, collaborating, and getting their energy out in this fun theater workshop!

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!
Sunday, August 2 at 1:00 PM

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!

Get your kids on their feet, learning improv games, having fun, collaborating, and getting their energy out in this fun theater workshop!

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!
Sunday, September 6 at 1:00 PM

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!

Get your kids on their feet, learning improv games, having fun, collaborating, and getting their energy out in this fun theater workshop!

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!
Sunday, October 4 at 1:00 PM

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!

Get your kids on their feet, learning improv games, having fun, collaborating, and getting their energy out in this fun theater workshop!

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!
Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!

Get your kids on their feet, learning improv games, having fun, collaborating, and getting their energy out in this fun theater workshop!

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!
Sunday, December 6 at 1:00 PM

Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!

Get your kids on their feet, learning improv games, having fun, collaborating, and getting their energy out in this fun theater workshop!

Education Structure and Policies

Want to learn more about our Improv Education Program? Read about our Education Structure. All Sea Tea Improv courses & workshops are subject to our Education Policies. Please feel free to contact us for more information regarding our improv education program and training services!

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