You don’t have to be funny. You just have to show up.
Improv classes for adults in Scottsdale. No experience necessary. No scripts. No pressure… just a room full of people learning to listen, react, and laugh at themselves.
Whether you’re after a fun night out, a way to loosen up, or a real boost in confidence and communication, this is where it starts… Join us in the fun!
Spots are limited. No experience required. Register now!
Adult improv classes at a glance
Every Wednesday
Classes run from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Fast-paced and full of surprises, including our exclusive “Scene of the Night!”
$20
Every class is a drop-in class. Register online to secure your seat, or pay at the door. Pre-registration recommended as seating is limited.
Adults 18+
Our classes are for adults only, and no experience is necessary. We offer youth classes on occasion.
Improv isn’t about being quick. It’s about listening.
At The Outcasters, our adult improv class is built for people who’ve never set foot on a stage and don’t plan to, as well as those more experienced in improv. Each session mixes warm-up games, group exercises, and short scene work in a low-stakes, high-energy environment.
Most students come for very different reasons… some want a creative outlet, some want to get better at public speaking or thinking on their feet at work, and some just want a genuinely fun way to spend an evening with people who don’t take themselves too seriously. Whatever brings you in, you’ll leave every class a little looser, a little braver, and probably still laughing days later.
No scripts. No pressure.
What our students say…
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Questions people actually ask us…
“I very much enjoyed how positive and supportive Joe is when he runs the class. This is NOT a competitive environment and it attracts a wide range of interesting, kind students from various backgrounds.”
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Improvisation, or improv, is a form of live theater in which the plot, characters and dialogue of a game, scene or story are made up in the moment. Improv players will often take a suggestion from the audience as a source of inspiration to get the party started.
No. Most students walk in with zero performance background. Some come specifically because they’re not naturally outgoing and want to get more comfortable speaking up or thinking on their feet… on stage or off.
Active listening, focused thinking, physical presence, and staying calm when a scene doesn’t go the way you expected. These translate directly into everyday skills like public speaking and handling awkward moments at work.
A mix of people… from curious hobbyists, folks prepping for auditions, and a lot of professionals working on communication and confidence for their job. You don’t need a reason beyond “this sounds fun and slightly terrifying.”
Not at all! In fact, you’ve been improvising your whole life… every time you navigate a conversation, solve a problem, or adapt to something unexpected. Improv is for everyone, as long as you’re ready to say, “Yes, and…”
We’re not here to turn you into a stand-up comedian, we’re here to teach you the foundational and advanced skills of improvisation, helping you create engaging scenes, build meaningful relationships on stage, and embrace spontaneity. Along the way, you’ll discover that improv isn’t just easier than you think… it’ll change how you see the world! Oh, and comedy? That’s just the side-splitting bonus. But if you’re not ready for all that fun and growth, there’s always pottery.
Joe Hammer
All classes are taught by Joe Hammer, corporate trainer and founder of The Outcasters Improv Training Center. He’s the author of The Improv Edge and Blank to Brilliant, two books exploring how the principles of improvisation build real-world skills in listening, confidence, and communication.
Joe has spent decades working with professionals and organizations, translating improv into practical tools people actually use… on stage and off.
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Spots are limited each session. No experience required. Register now, show up, and be ready to laugh at yourself a little… We got your back!