COMEDY CLASSES
Learn comedy. Make friends. Be funnier than your group chat.
At Amsterdam Comedy Studio, we believe comedy is a skill you can learn - and a joy you should enjoy. Whether you’re stepping into the classroom for the very first time or looking to level up your long-form, musical, or writing chops, we’ve got a class for you. We offer classes for every level, from total beginners to advanced players who love structure, challenge, and big laughs. Our courses are playful, supportive, and taught by working comedians who care deeply about craft and having a good time.
Come play, learn, and discover what you’re capable of - on stage and off!
Interested in taking a course? Read our Code of Conduct here.
Elevate your executive presence, presentation authority, and high-pressure adaptability with Where Comedy Meets Culture: Improv for Business. Over four dynamic weeks, you’ll trade static corporate theory for interactive, real-world muscle memory - learning to pivot smoothly when pitches derail, deliver punchy feedback, and translate complex data into compelling stories. Designed to make you sharper, quick on your feet, and effortlessly commanding in any room, this training blends applied comedy mechanics with practical professional skills. (Pro tip: check with your HR team or manager, as company L&D budgets frequently cover this course!)
MONDAY EVENINGS
NOV 16, 23, 30 & DEC 7 FROM 7-9PM
Ready to go beyond single songs and start crafting fully improvised, show-stopping musical worlds? Musical Improv Level 2 dives into long-form narrative formats, teaching you how to use music as a driving story engine through advanced structures, recurring motifs, and dynamic ensemble numbers. You'll master the art of balancing comedy and sincere emotional arcs while seamlessly executing reprises, transitions, and epic finales. Designed for improvisers eager to think bigger and sing smarter, this course builds the trust and structural mastery needed to play freely on a whole new scale.
TUESDAY EVENINGS
NOV 10 - DEC 15 FROM 7-9:30PM
Discover your unique comedic voice and turn everyday observations into sharp, well-crafted jokes in this practical, idea-driven course. Whether your interest lies in stand-up, sketch, or satire, you'll learn the mechanics of strong premises, clear setups, punchlines, and effective editing to make your material tighter and funnier. This class goes beyond what works to explore why comedy works, giving you the tools to write with purpose and intention. No writing experience is required - just bring your curiosity and a sense of humor!
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
JANUARY 13, 20 & 27 FROM 7-9:30PM
Blend the depth of long-form with the playful immediacy of short-form in this dynamic hybrid workshop at Amsterdam's Dijktheater. Designed for versatile players, this course teaches you how to seamlessly shift between rapid-fire games, grounded scenes, and thematic exploration—all expanding from a single suggestion. You'll master fluid pacing, spontaneous ensemble edits, and intuitive transitions without relying on rigid structures. If you're ready to unite both worlds into a cohesive, high-energy performance style, join us! Prior experience in both short-form and long-form is required.
THURSDAY EVENINGS FROM 7-9:30PM
JANUARY 14, 21, 28
Through supportive exercises, group songs, and low-pressure scenes, you’ll gain confidence using your voice as a storytelling tool - even if the last time you sang was in the shower. This class is playful, practical, and focused on making musical improv feel accessible, joyful, and doable. If you can talk, you can sing. And if you can sing a little… we’ll help you sing a lot more.
*This course is geared for beginners.
TUESDAY EVENINGS
JAN 19 - FEB 23 FROM 7-9:30PM
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This 2-week course is your introduction to the power of grounded, dramatic improvisation - no jokes needed, no safety net, and no pressure to be "funny." This class focuses on the fundamentals that make serious, high-stakes improv captivating: deep character connection, rich emotional subtext, and the courage to play in the moment.
THURSDAY EVENINGS
FEB 11 & 18 FROM 7-9:30PM
H.E.R. is a 4-week course designed for women who want to feel more confident, speak more clearly, and take up space at work.
Using improv, communication tools, and presentation skills, you’ll learn how to think on your feet, handle pressure, speak with authority, and trust yourself in the moment. This isn’t about becoming louder or “more confident” overnight. It’s about building real, usable skills in a supportive, funny, low-pressure environment.
No performance experience required. No business jargon. Just practical tools, laughter, and a room full of women who get it.