Operation Improv Comedy
April 19 @ 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
Art Form
Improv ComedyChapter
Washington, DCProgram Type
ClassThis eight-week class will meet on Sundays: April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 31, June 7, and 14 (skip May 24), from 12:30-3:00 PM.
Ready to think faster, laugh harder, and surprise yourself? This class introduces you to fundamentals for creating effective improv scene work through team-building, trust, speed, status, and agreement—all tools used by professional improvisers.
Through interactive exercises, you’ll sharpen your listening, practice collaborating with others, and, most importantly, have a blast. A few simple mindset shifts can open the door to more creativity, confidence, and connection – both on stage and off. No experience needed, just a willingness to play!
About the Instructor
Clyde Thompson is a Navy veteran, proud dog dad, and comedian. He co-hosts a monthly open mic at Hawk ‘n’ Dove and has performed improv comedy in shows with various organizations in the DC area, including the Armed Services Arts Partnership, Laugh Index Theater, and Washington Improv Theater. Clyde puts on community service events for under-served communities with The Mission Continues and is the founder of the East River Dog Park Group 501(C)(3).
Nikki Frias is an applied improv facilitator, author, and educator with over 20 years of experience working in comedy. As the founder of CorpDev Strategies, she helps professionals build communication, collaboration, and confidence through improvisation, with a core belief that comedy is a learnable skill, and should be accessible to everyone, not just performers. Nikki currently teaches improv and comedy writing at The Washington Improv Theater, The DC Improv, and The Writer’s Center, and is pursuing her master’s degree in Industrial–Organizational Psychology at the University of Maryland, grounding her facilitation in research-based insights on workplace behavior, leadership, and team dynamics. She is the author of “Does this Divorce Make Me Look Fat?” and “Damn, You Still Single?”
