Teaching improv classes and performing full-length improvised comic plays in Bethesda, Maryland since 1995
Since 1996,• Improvising hundreds of full-length comic plays• Teaching hundreds of improv classes, combining rigor and fun
Mon - Fri, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Sat, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Creating Great Art Improvisationally
Improv Shows Like No Other
Precipice Improv creates a different full-length comic play from audience suggestions at every performance. Our plays combine the energy and wit of sketch comedy with the depth and the stakes of a good play. Our next shows are June 13, 14, and July 17-19 at Imagination Stage in downtown Bethesda. You can purchase tickets here:
“It’s not theater like you’ve ever seen before. It’s not comfortable and controlled. It’s edgy and spontaneous, original and downright dangerous.” — The American University Eagle Review
“Inspired, multi-chakra, nutty! What lunatic asylum did they escape from and is there room for the rest of us? ” — Kelly C.
“The cast was so talented I was floored. They made improv look so easy. It flowed as well as a scripted play, but had more energy because it was not. ” — John B.
Can you give me an example of a Precipice show?
One night, the audience suggested a bathtub, a zoo, and a moon base. The resulting play saw a couple trying to spice up their marriage — first at a public bath, then at a zoo restaurant where guests dined with the animals, and finally on a moon base where dodging asteroids turned out to be the easy part. The hard part was staying out of the way of two feuding brothers about to get everyone killed.
What will happen at our next show?
Buy a ticket and join the fun. And who knows, maybe we will use one of your suggestions to create our play. Check out our performance schedule and buy a ticket here.
Improv Classes Like No Other
Precipice’s improv classes are unique for two reasons.First, they are taught every week all year, and allow anyone to join at any time.Second, Precipice’s classes emphasize both fun and rigor. Playful theater games serve as the core of each class. They are taught in a supportive, no-fail environment, making it safe for students to move out of their comfort zone. And the exercises are carefully selected and sequenced so that by the end of each class, students have the tools to perform scenes and performance games for each other.
This is just fancy way of saying, it’s a blast. Feel free to drop in on a class to experience it yourself. Here’s where to purchase a 1-session ticket for our improv-for-everyone class, taught all year: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/precipice-improv-theaters-improv-for-everyone-workshop-1-afternoon-intro-tickets-681847493207?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete
What do students say about your improv classes?
Here’s what one student said about our classes. (Other reviews can be found on the Workshop page)
“I was always jealous of my friends who had an ‘artistic outlet’ — a way to express themselves outside of work and family. I can barely draw a stick figure and I leave musical instruments to people who can play them. Stepping into Gary’s beginning improv acting class opened that creative door for me. Anyone can do it. Blissfully, “talent” or being funny isn’t required. All I needed was the desire to have fun. Gary takes care of the rest. Going to improv class is a highlight of my week, and no, I’m not a recluse! As a bonus, the class has given me the confidence to speak in front of others when the need arises. Think wedding toasts and presentations. I’m so glad I found this class!” - Julie S
Contact
Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Phone(202) 258-6888
Hours of OperationMonday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMSaturday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Service AreaServing Throughout Washington DC, Bethesda and Suburban MD
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