Week of Events
Improv for Public Speaking Confidence w/ Brian McCarthy
Ever feel nervous speaking in front of a crowd? Or worry you’ll freeze up during a big work presentation? Come play fun improv games that will help you feel confident with public speaking and presenting. These games are designed to help you in real-life work scenarios. So you can: -- Feel comfortable thinking on your […]
Tag, You’re It! Open Mic
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 […]
Mic Drop Joke Writing Workshop
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 […]
RISE & Shine Comedy Open Mic
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 […]
Intro To Improv Drop-In Class – All Levels
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
Community Improv Jam
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, […]
Team Improv Jam
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). […]
TGIF (These Guys Is Funny) with Johnny Anybody & Not My Robot
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 […]
Roastin’ Hotdogs
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 […]
Great Sets
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!
RISE Comedy Friday Night Mainstage House Teams
Our RISE House teams deliver long form theatrical style improv for you based on your suggestions. These veteran performers from the theater and classes are in our HOUSE TEAM Program. RISE Comedy Friday Night Mainstage House Teams will feature four stellar teams, that’s like getting two shows for the price of one! Full bar with […]