Instructor:  Jessica Austgen is an award-winning actor and improviser who realized that doing improv made her acting better, and acting experience made her improv better. Neat! Jess performs at Rise Comedy with The King Penny Radio Show, an improvised 1940’s radio drama. She’s the one in the blonde wig, Vera VonDunk. You may have also seen her […]

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 […]

During this six week course, you will learn the fundamentals of Acting Instructor:  Jessica Austgen is an award-winning actor and improviser who realized that doing improv made her acting better, and acting experience made her improv better. Neat! Jess performs at Rise Comedy with The King Penny Radio Show, an improvised 1940’s radio drama. She’s the one […]

Looking for a fun date night? Looking to see if you have what it takes to be a standup comedian? Then come on down to RISE Comedy on Wednesday to the Rise and Shine Open Mic. The Rise and Shine Open Mic is open to comedians of all levels. The Rise and Shine Open Mic […]

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 2/27 | Chris Gropp 3/6 | Melissa Schenter 3/13 | Asa Erlendson 3/20 | Jacob Sorling 3/27 | Josh Nicols 4/3 […]

RISE Comedy'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!  It’s FREE to watch, […]

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). […]

This character improv show is a talent pageant reminiscent of a 1980's talk show. Hosted by a fictional on and off again married couple (April Frankenstein and Paul Ronjak) with 4-5 characters who are competing against each other to win the audience's heart and a sensational grand prize. These characters will be put through the […]

Colorado’s PREMIER improvised musical comedy team and Denver’s longest-running improv comedy show, now celebrating its incredible 19th year! Hit and Run: Musical Improv® is not just a show—it's a theatrical adventure where Broadway meets spontaneity. Every week, this dynamic ensemble crafts an hour-long, fully improvised Broadway-style musical, complete with show-stopping songs, razor-sharp dialogue, and captivating […]

Get ready to experience “Denver's Got Talent,” a thrilling new comedy show and live podcast coming to RISE Comedy. Imagine a stage where genuine local talent meets hilarious improv comedy - pulling inspiration from America’s Got Talent and Kill Tony - this show guarantees a night full of surprises. Each episode features a diverse lineup […]

Batman Live! A Parody Immersive Comedy Experience* is a parody-packed, interactive experience blending improvisation, audience participation, and an irreverent take on the Batman universe. With iconic characters like Freeze, Alfred, Batman, and various iterations of the Joker, the performance invites the audience to actively shape the story. Through spontaneous jokes, audience contributions, and ridiculous twists, […]

Batman Live! A Parody Immersive Comedy Experience* is a parody-packed, interactive experience blending improvisation, audience participation, and an irreverent take on the Batman universe. With iconic characters like Freeze, Alfred, Batman, and various iterations of the Joker, the performance invites the audience to actively shape the story. Through spontaneous jokes, audience contributions, and ridiculous twists, […]