In Improv 501, you will unlock the toolset for creating more nuanced and advanced characters onstage. Learn how to generate sustainable characters that are FUN to play and easy to return to in a longform set. Prerequisite:  Level 401 Student Showcase: Monday, May 18th ( Date subject to change) Instructor: Rob Lecrone began acting and doing improv […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 2/19 | Melissa Schenter 2/26 | Aurelia Vanderkolk 3/5 | Amanda Eckert 3/12 | Rob Lecrone 3/19 | Paul Ronjak 3/26 […]

This workshop is for seasoned and beginner improvisers alike who are looking to get out of their heads, more in tune with their impulses, and find ways to elevate what makes them uniquely funny from the moment they enter the stage. In a supportive environment, participants will be guided through a series of exercises that […]

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.  It’s FREE to watch, FREE to play, and ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME, so come on and jam! VENMO Contributions welcome: @RiseComedy YOUR JAM HOSTS: BARKLEY: Founded in 2016, […]

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). […]

Kick off your weekend with an hour of improvised comedy featuring two of Rise Comedy's best teams: Johnny Anybody and Not My Robot. These festival-beloved veteran comedians take your suggestions and create two entirely original shows—never seen before, and never again. Two teams. One ticket. One hour of non-stop laughs. One FREE BEER. You heard […]

You like hotdogs? Good. So do we! Join your hosts, Christopher Marcella and Andy Reinertsen (CAMP), for 60 minutes of longform improv! Accompanied by a local group of improvisers bringing their own toppings and accoutrements to the stage, we need YOUR suggestions to create the magic of Roastin’ Hotdogs. Stick around after the sets for […]

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 […]

Hosted by Tom Smaldone, Great Sets gets you on stage with improv veterans for fast-paced, 2-person, 5-minute scenes. The format is simple: put your name in the hat for a chance to perform with each month's guest lineup. Whether you're a seasoned player or a first-timer, the stage is open. Let’s have great sets!

New 2026 RISE Comedy Main Stage House Teams Come see the newest cast members of your favorite RISE House Teams all on the same night. Join the fun and enjoy our 6 Veteran RISE House Teams sharing the stage with their newest cast members. Our RISE House teams deliver long form theatrical style improv for […]

Buzzed Before Sunset Comedy Showcase is the perfect way to kick off your Saturday night. Catch some of Denver’s top comedians—rising stars, seasoned pros, and special guests from out of town—at the city’s premier comedy club, Rise Comedy. Whether you're single and looking for fun things to do in Denver, or out with friends planning […]

Fake Authors. Fake Books. Real Funny. Join us as local comedians take the stage posing as accomplished authors reading from their most recent works. Hosted by fictitious public radio host Dana Glass, An Evening with the Authors* is where literary satire meets sketch comedy. Hosted by Katie Hetlage and Joe Bates and featuring a different […]

The Greatest Comedy Show in the World is a variety program that showcases the top talent in Colorado across stand-up, improv, and sketch. Each month, a stand-up comic and improv/sketch team will join us for an hour of controlled comedy chaos (and sometimes uncontrolled). Nothing is off-limits and no two shows are the same! Audience […]

Let’s Talk, Denver is a live comedy talk show where Denver comedians sharpen the skills you don’t usually get to practice on a standard stand-up mic. Hosted at Rise Comedy, this 90-minute show blends late-night talk show energy with the creativity and chaos of the local comedy scene. Think monologues, desk jokes, interviews, and game […]

What if a boy grew up only watching the ridiculous shows his dad allowed on the tv? What if that boy grew up and found improv comedy? That's exactly what show creator and director Matt Rodriguez did. This show is a direct celebration of the shows he watched as a kid on the one and […]

Wrong Matt presents The Funny Humor Comedy Hour 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.

“Friends of Friends” is a unique blend of a hyper local talk show and long-form improv, where anything can happen! Hosted by Andrea Nieto and Mike Gravagno, this monthly live show brings together guests from all walks of life. You could get to know local artists, professors, politicians, business owners, or even that one college […]

Hosted by Hot Nap, this high-energy weekly showdown puts two improv teams in a fierce battle for laughs, fame, and ultimate glory. With the audience calling the shots, the reigning champs must defend their title as a new challenger emerges each week, ready to steal the spotlight. Who will triumph, and who will take their […]