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 […]

RISE Comedy House Teams RISE House teams represent the theater’s style of long form improv. These veteran performers bring you a show based on your suggestion and make it up on the spot. It’s like making a sitcom up right on the spot. The House Team hour will feature two stellar teams! Two shows for […]

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 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 Student Showcase:  Monday, January 18th between 6:30pm-9:30pm Instructor:Todd Couch is a writer, performer, instructor, coach, one-liner co-champion, game master, dad, and nap enthusiast living in Denver, […]

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, January 18th between 6:30pm-9:30pm Instructor: Alex Nichols has been improvising since 2005, when he […]

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, January 18th between 6:30pm-9:30pm Instructor: Rob Lecrone began acting and doing improv in 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 10/23 | Asa Erlendson 10/30 | Rob Lecrone 11/6 | Paul Ronjak 11/13 | Asa Erlendson 11/20 | Archer Rosenkrantz 12/4 […]

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). […]

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 […]

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. 🗓 Every 2nd Friday | ⏰ 10PM 📍 Rise Comedy

It's Saturday Night, and there's only one rule: Let's Get Loud! It's Denver's top monthly comedy variety show, where every act has a musical element. Join us as improvisers, sketch comics, musicians and clowns from across Denver come together for a night of musical comedy, headlined by a fully improvised musical from Minor Adjustments. Check […]

Last Laugh Standing is a competition improv show where if a performer breaks (Laughs) onstage they are out! Three rounds, tons of games and audience participation! The last improviser standing is the winner! This fast paced and high octane and funny show includes some of RISE Comedy's best. You've seen some of the performers on […]

"Mockumentary Now! — where the cameras are invisible, the stakes are high, and absolutely everything is made up on the spot. This long-form improv show follows seasoned comedians as they attempt to piece together a documentary live on stage — without a script, but with plenty of hot takes and unexpected twists. Each show starts […]

Duckpin's Quack Lab is a variety show highlighting new improv teams, experimentation of form, and player chemistry. Put your hazmat suits on and join us as we make breakthroughs on the cutting edge of comedy!

The RISE Repertory Company is a new show that brings you new long-form improv forms like the JTS Brown, Harold, Concept Album, The Subject, and so many more! These veteran improvisers will give you a show that you can't see anywhere else in Colorado and possibly the world. And even if you don't know what […]

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 […]