Arizona Improv Classes
Our weekly improv training classes are rooted in Scottsdale and open to students from Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, and every corner of Arizona! All classes are taught by Joe Hammer, author of The Improv Edge and Blank to Brilliant.
Ages 18+ · Wednesdays 6:00–8:00 pm · $20 · No experience needed
Arizona improv classes at a glance
Every Wednesday
6:00 to 8:00 pm at our North Scottsdale studio. $20 per class, drop-in.
Every Tuesday
Zoom classes open to students anywhere in Arizona and beyond. $10 per class, drop-in.
Adults 18+
No acting experience necessary. All levels welcome, whether you’re naturally outgoing or painfully shy.
North Scottsdale
8360 E Raintree Dr #110, just off the 101 at Raintree. About 20 to 25 minutes from downtown Phoenix.
Laugh more. Communicate better. Step outside your comfort zone.
Looking for a fun, supportive way to boost your confidence, think faster on your feet, and connect with others? At The Outcasters Improv Training Center, our improv classes are designed for real people who want to laugh more, communicate better, and step outside their comfort zone… no acting experience required!
Joe’s classes combine professional coaching with an energetic, welcoming atmosphere that helps students grow at their own pace. His unique teaching style blends comedy, creativity, confidence-building, and real-world communication skills into an experience that’s both transformational and ridiculously fun.
Whether you’re naturally outgoing or painfully shy, improv helps you become more comfortable in conversations, more confident speaking in front of groups, and more present in everyday life. You’ll learn how to trust your instincts, quiet overthinking, react in the moment, and have FUN doing it. Many students join simply looking for a creative outlet… and end up discovering a whole new side of themselves! But don’t take our word for it, see what our students have to say!
Our studio is at 8360 E Raintree Dr #110, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, just 20 to 25 minutes from Phoenix via the 101. We serve students from Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler & Gilbert.
All levels welcome.
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Arizona improv classes: FAQ
“It’s a really welcoming environment. I guarantee you’re going to have fun and learn a lot!”
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No. All Outcasters classes are built for total beginners as well as experienced performers… no auditions, no experience required.
The Outcasters hold live classes every Wednesday in North Scottsdale (just off the 101 at Raintree), with online Zoom classes every Tuesday that are open to students anywhere in Arizona and beyond.
Drop-in Zoom classes are $10, live drop-in classes in Scottsdale are $20, and monthly memberships range from $75–$100. See full pricing on our Classes page.
The best way to train is regular practice… weekly classes, Joe’s immersive workshops, and stage time. The Outcasters’ progressive class structure builds core skills like listening and spontaneity week over week.
Our North Scottsdale studio is about 20–25 minutes from downtown Phoenix via the 101… easy to reach from Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, and Gilbert. Can’t make the drive? Our online Zoom classes every Tuesday are open to students anywhere in the Valley.
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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Scottsdale improv classes
Our weekly Wednesday class at the North Scottsdale studio: schedule, cost, and what to expect.
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Online improv classes
Can’t make the drive? Join our Tuesday Zoom classes from anywhere in Arizona.