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 Showcase:  Monday, July 27th (subject to change) Instructor:  Jacob Sorling is an actor and award winning filmmaker from Los Angeles, CA originally by […]

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 501 Showcase:  Monday, July 27th (subject to change) Instructor:  Asa Erlendson and Improv officially met in 2007 at Pitzer College in the group Without A Box. Things got […]

Part stand-up, part story, The Enlightened Hot Mess is a bold, dirty, funny journey through midlife chaos as one woman reclaims voice, desire, and refuses to settle. A Denver Fringe Festival 2026 show.Get Tickets at Denver Fringe Festival →

A (very gorgeous) woman has been performing this room for years to no one. Tonight you're here. A clown thriller. A Denver Fringe Festival 2026 show.Get Tickets at Denver Fringe Festival →

A comedy show about learning, addiction, and trying to do a backflip. After quitting video games, David Piccolomini decided to learn 10 skills in 2 years — turning his life into a video game. A Denver Fringe Festival 2026 show.Get Tickets at Denver Fringe Festival →

Vera's balancing a near-perfect career in customer service with a budding romance that you, her customers, never asked to witness. An absurd and surreal exploration in how unconscious beliefs can shape our lives. A Denver Fringe Festival 2026 show.Get Tickets at Denver Fringe Festival →

Everything Strum Fleet knows was learned via telegraph. This is his story, told through popular songs he has never heard. A Denver Fringe Festival 2026 show.Get Tickets at Denver Fringe Festival →

La Piñata is on a journey to find joy and bring it back to her family. This clown smashes through barriers bringing an eruption of chaos wherever she goes. ¡Dále! A Denver Fringe Festival 2026 show.Get Tickets at Denver Fringe Festival →

You are cordially invited to YOUR wedding. This celebration of love could not happen without you. So don't be late! Featuring improvisation, comedy, clowning, and audience participation. A Denver Fringe Festival 2026 show.Get Tickets at Denver Fringe Festival →

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 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 July 27th (subject to change) Instructor:Todd Couch is a writer, performer, instructor, coach, […]

In this fast-paced class, you'll learn how to apply all your improv skills to short form game based improv. You’ll learn some of the most popular short form games like those seen on Whose Line is it Anyway and Wild n' Out. You'll learn how they work, techniques to take advantage of the game based […]

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 501 Showcase:  Monday, July 27th (subject to change) Instructor:  Natalie Kilkenny has embraced theater for over a decade, including coaching numerous improv teams and teaching at the RISE […]

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 5/28 | Paul Ronjak 6/4 | Chris Gropp 6/11 | Maddie Brown 6/18 | Asa Erlendson 6/25 | Jacob Sorling

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 […]

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 […]

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.

This workshop is for performers who are feeling stuck in their head. Created to help improvisers descend into the body and following the moment. It offers a totally different approach that invites the performer to dream and play. The workshop focuses on being present, finding emotional depth and truth. The performer will be invited to […]

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!

Not Age Appropriate uses your suggestions and our true stories to build a fun, and funny, long-form improv show. Our vintage performers use relationships, bombshell confessions, and retro comedy to entertain and amuse. Join us in our Living Room!

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 […]

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 […]