This Class will Skip 5/24 to accommodate Memorial Day Weekend Stand Up 301 will build on the skills of Stand Up 101 and Stand Up 201. This class will focus on topical material, roast jokes, and joke writing for late-night television, joke writing in other voices, as well as information on how to submit for […]

This Class Skips 5/24 to accommodate Memorial Day Weekend Have you ever wanted to try stand up comedy? Do you want to learn humor writing? Well this class is for you! All levels of experience welcome. Whether you are trying to become a famous comedian, nail that next presentation at work, sound witty in your […]

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 […]

This class will skip 5/25 to accommodate for Memorial Day Stand-Up Level 4 is where serious comics sharpen their voice, refine their act, and turn good jokes into undeniable material. This class blends targeted weekly writing drills, purpose-driven rewrites, and onstage reps every week. You’ll learn how to elevate your point of view, trim the […]

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 […]

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). […]

District 9 Comedy Improv: Denver’s Longest-Running BIPOC Improv Team Brings Laughter Every Second Friday at RISE Comedy! District 9 Comedy Improv has been delivering dynamic, fast-paced, and culturally rich performances that break barriers and bring audiences together through laughter. This high-energy performance promises a night of unscripted hilarity, quick-witted comedy, and unforgettable moments. Stories will […]

Ever been curious about musical improv? Now's your chance to try it out in a low-pressure environment at Denver's Rise Comedy. Hosted by local troupe Minor Adjustments, the musical jamshop is an opportunity for you to play games you've heard on Whose Line is it Anyway and Dropout TV's Make Some Noise, as well as […]

You've seen her dominate the pop charts. You've seen her dance in her living room with knives...but you have never seen her like this! Bent Productions is bringing the cast of "The Britney In Me" to shake, shimmy, and sashay to Britney Spears' greatest hits...of your choosing. That's right, you pick the Britney song and […]

A comedy Debate show where comedians go head to head defending crazy ideas and unexpected viewpoints. Great writing, fun characters, and unique bits all come together and the audience decides who wins. Past debates have included Buzz Lightyear vs. Buzzed Off Lite Beers, Dead-Beat Dads vs Founding Fathers, Pitbull vs Redbull. The show is a […]

BENT - Bent is Denver’s longest-running, LGBTQIA+ improv group, and has been performing in the Denver comedy scene for over ten years. We proudly center genuine relationships, queer and trans experiences, and authenticity, all while looking for the humor in everyday life. While we’re a queer team, our comedy is for everyone. GIRLS TRIP -Girls […]

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.

Do you wind up deep inside of your head in improv scenes? Your old friend, former SNL cast member and iO alumni, Luke Null, was just like you. Join Luke for a workshop full of exercises that challenge you to quit planning things on the backline and start having fun and reacting in the moment. […]

Why wait for the party to start? Get your Saturday night buzzing early with the Happy Hour Improv Show at Rise Comedy! Featuring Beige on Beige and Intrusive Thoughts, it’s the perfect prelude to your evening. Show up by 6 p.m. every second Saturday for discounted drinks and laughs-a-plenty!

Come watch as some of Denver's top comedians commit to deceit and murder, as they play the Traitors game live on stage. Based on the popular social deduction game adapted for TV, 'The Traitors: Improvised' will divide the player into two groups: The Faithful and The Traitors. The Traitors will lie, manipulate and MURDER The […]

Step back in time to the golden age of lounge entertainment with A Classy Affair—a comedy variety show that channels the spirit of classic 60s late-night nights out, but with a contemporary twist. The show features a dynamic mix of stand-up, improv/sketch, and sometimes even music or dance, all performed by some of Colorado's most […]

Benign Nuisance is a group of mischief-makers bringing you some of the best improv comedy in Denver. Performing shows completely made up on the spot we create surprising, silly, and slightly strange scenes that will keep you laughing. Whether you’re looking for a fun date night or just searching for things to do in Denver, we’ve […]

FROSTED TIPS ~ Frosted Tips brings the laughs with their wildly unpredictable, character-driven improv style that’s as sharp as freshly gelled spiky hair. This group’s off-stage friendship radiates on stage, fueling their electric chemistry and making every performance a high-energy spectacle. Perfectly at home in a Saturday night slot, they’ve become crowd-favorites, known for turning […]

A community's fears and concerns are stoked into paranoia by a mysterious force, who uses the town to summon itself into their reality. But is it the residents of the fictional seaside town — or the audience — who is doing the summoning? Undertow is an improvised theater production that uses thematic elements of the […]

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 […]