In Level 301 students will get an introduction to playing character in improv. You’ll learn the basics of how to get into character and sustain one and explore point of view. Students will learn how to use characters in scenes and with their scene partners. This level will prepare you for 501, which is Advanced […]

In Level 401 you’ll learn to recognize the pattern that scenes naturally create and learn how to exploit the tool of heightening to maximize the pattern’s impact in the scene. Prerequisite: Level 301 Student Showcase: Monday, March 16th OR Tuesday March 17th Instructor: TBD

Tag You’re It Open Mic Sunday evenings at Rise Comedy, Denver’s best live comedy club, is a great way to help new comedians work on their jokes. You have a suggestion? We have the paper for you to write your tag lines that they might just use to punch up their jokes. Tag You’re It […]

Do you have a story that you think could be a funny standup routine? Are you frustrated by only having three minutes to work on what you're trying to say at other open mics? Then this is the mic for you. Tell your story - find the funny and then make it funnier. List drops at 7:30 […]

In Level 301 students will get an introduction to playing character in improv. You’ll learn the basics of how to get into character and sustain one and explore point of view. Students will learn how to use characters in scenes and with their scene partners. This level will prepare you for 501, which is Advanced […]

In the RISE Comedy sketch writing program, you will get the opportunity to learn how to write different styles of sketches, how to re-write and get notes back from your instructor to craft a well polished sketch. We will work on character sketches, premise based sketches, parody and more! This multi-session class will focus on […]

In Level 401 you’ll learn to recognize the pattern that scenes naturally create and learn how to exploit the tool of heightening to maximize the pattern’s impact in the scene. Prerequisite: Level 301 Student Showcase: Monday, March 16th OR Tuesday March 17th Instructor: TBD

In Level 601, students will be given the strategies that form strong, collaborative and successful teams. Complete with a show run and your teacher is your coach. Prerequisite: Level 101-501 Student Showcase: Monday, March 16th OR Tuesday March 17th Instructor: TBD

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 […]

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 1/8 | Paul Ronjak 1/15 | Aurelia Vanderkolk 1/22 | Todd couch 1/29 | Melissa Schenter 2/5 | Asa Erlendson 2/12 […]

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). […]

Prepare for a one-of-a-kind experience! STEMprov uniquely blends the precision of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) with the spontaneity of improv comedy. We take real stories shared by actual experts or ripped from the headlines, and transform them into spontaneous, humorous scenes. What's even more exciting? With the STEMprov app, you don't just watch […]

Fat & Horny (And Incredibly Anxious) is a one-person show written, performed and produced by Rebecca Gholson. This is the story of a thicc queen confronting her anxiety disorder at the intersection of sex and fatphobia. Rebecca genuinely and humorously reflects on the reality of dating as a fat lady and the mental health struggles […]

I’m Tom Smaldone, and I’ve spent over 20 years performing improv and comedy. I’ve had great sets with some of the world’s best improvisers and now I want to have great sets with you. Whether you’ve never been onstage or you’re a seasoned vet, put your name in the hat to join me for one […]

Witch Hunt is a new hilarious deception based game show! 5 comedians submit true stories about their experiences in Denver. each round a story is anonymously read out and the comedians on stage debate the story’s author for points. the true author must trick everyone else while the others play detective. the comedian with the […]

Enjoy a long form improv show hosted by comedy duo Matt Bruggeman and Alex Nichols (Wrong Matt). Every month, this show will feature not just comedy, but FUNNY comedy including an opening set from a special guest improv group.

Get ready for a night of sass, sultriness, and side-splitting laughs! Laugh Track: After Dark is a late-night short form comedy show where anything can happen—and probably will. Bold, cheeky, and irresistibly funny, it’s the perfect way to spice up your Friday night.