Scenework, Simplified! Make human choices, articulate your character's point of view, and react enthusiastically to all the important stuff happening around you. This workshop revisits and strengthens fundamentals and embraces your humanity to help you more easily create clear, collaborative, and hilarious scenes and shows. This is a 4-week workshop. Instructor Biography: Colleen Doyle grew […]
Mic Drop Comedy Workshop is every Wednesday from 6-8 PM before the open mic. Please include your name and the date you are signing up for. It is not guaranteed that you will get a turn every week, however, if you do not get a turn you will be moved to the front of the […]
Last Laugh Standing is a competition improv show where if a performer breaks (Laughs) onstage they are out! Three rounds, tons of games and audience participation! The last improviser standing is the winner! This fast paced and high octane and funny show includes some of RISE Comedy's best. You've seen some of the performers on […]
Come watch local comedians tinker and test out new material at RISE Comedy’s weekly Laugh Lab! Some comics will concoct the perfect formula while other jokes will implode, but an outrageous amount of fun is guaranteed. Comedians, sign up list is available at 7:30 with a set amount of 4 minute sets available. Show runs […]
Want to see if improv comedy is right for you? This drop-in class will let you take RISE Comedy's improv classes for a test drive, in a safe, supportive, and FUN environment! Instructor Schedule Thu 9/29: Archie Rosenkrantz Thu 10/6: Asa Eriendson Thu 10/13: Nick Trotter Thu 10/20:Mylene Van Zijl Thu 10/27: Archie Rosenkrantz Thu […]
Barkley’s Community Improv Jam is an open invitation for you (yes, you!) to COME PLAY on the RISE Comedy stage with some of Denver’s most supportive improvisers. Put your name in the hat by 7:50, and you’ll be cast on a one-time team for the 8:00 show that same night! Every week we also invite […]
We’re inviting all Denver teams to take part in our team jam! This is for any team in the area, but newly formed teams and show ideas are also highly encouraged. Show up and sign up your team to perform a ~10 minute set (set times depend on the number of teams that show up). […]
Bent is an all-LGBTQ+ improv ensemble that has been performing regularly in Denver theaters since 2016. What started as a random collection of improvisers quickly turned into a family, and Bent prides themselves on showcasing authentic relationships and genuine chemistry. This cast loves the heck out of each other, and they love to play off […]
Study Hall is a stand up comedy show where seasoned comics perform their newest material in an intimate setting. Study Hall had a successful two year run at Call To Arms Brewing in Denver before being put on hiatus due to the pandemic. Come and see the best comedians from Denver and from around the […]
Some of the most hilarious improvisers in Denver come together for an hour of laughs made up off the cuff inspired by your suggestions. Starring Natalie Kilkenny Jill Tsai Nick Armstrong Josh Nicols
RISE Comedy presents a comedy show that will help you resolve your biggest arguments once and for all. Join Denver’s best stand-up comedians as they debate the important issues like socks vs. shoes, Goats vs. Bears and Dolly Parton vs. Salvador Dali. Come join the fight with hilarious results!
Hosted by Hot Nap, this weekly competition pits two improv teams against each other for fame and glory. Based on audience votes, the winning team will move on to the next week, but every week a new challenger approaches!