Want to learn how to turn spontaneous scenes into satisfying stories? Join in as we explore the tools of narrative improv -character, conflict, world-building, and story arcs - and put them into practice to create performances with clear beginnings, middles, and (often surprising) ends—without ever scripting a thing.

For more information about this class: sbimprov.com/once-upon-a-yes

Instructor:  Benji Stein

When:  6 classes on Monday nights, June 16th to July 21, 2025, 7-9pm

Where:  Jefferson Hall (1525 Santa Barbara Street)

Cost:  $200

Level:  Open to improvisers with at least six months of longform experience or the instructor’s permission (info@sbimprov.com)

Register at: SBIMPROV.COM/REGISTRATION

Now there’s a Tuesday night drop in class in Carpinteria! Open to all levels. Click on the link below for more information.

Cost: $10 per night

Level: No levels, all are welcome!

Website: carpinteriaimprov.com

NOTE: It is helpful if you can register for classes in advance. The registration link is below.

We are an open workshop where players of all abilities are invited to come and learn short form, comedy improv. We try to provide a fun and welcoming environment for beginners, as well as a place for more experienced players to practice their skills.

From 7:30 until 7:45 we do orientation for new players and then get started with warm-ups for everyone. If you are new to improv or to Santa Barbara Improv, try to show up at 7:30 so I can meet and talk with you about the class and your experience with improv or performing.

From 7:45 until 9:00 or so, we work on short-form improv games and exercises.

And depending on the class, from 9:00 until 10:00 we'll either continue working on short-form improv, or we'll work on long-form skills.

Tonight’s Scheduled Instructor: Cora

Cost: $10 per night

Level: No levels, all are welcome!

Registration: sbimprov.com/registration

This is our drop-in longform improv workshop. It is intended for those who already have a foundation in longform improv and are looking for an open workshop to continue developing your skills.

If you are interested, contact any of our instructors to apply for admission.

Tonight’s Scheduled Instructor: Amy

Cost: $10 per night

Level: Some proficiency at improv (approved by the instructors, George and Amy)

Join us for our June Long Form Improv Show!

Our four regular Long Form Troupes will be performing.

$10 General Admission

Tickets are limited, so buy in advance.
Only the remaining, unsold tickets will be available a the door!

Click here to order online

Want to learn how to turn spontaneous scenes into satisfying stories? Join in as we explore the tools of narrative improv -character, conflict, world-building, and story arcs - and put them into practice to create performances with clear beginnings, middles, and (often surprising) ends—without ever scripting a thing.

For more information about this class: sbimprov.com/once-upon-a-yes

Instructor:  Benji Stein

When:  6 classes on Monday nights, June 16th to July 21, 2025, 7-9pm

Where:  Jefferson Hall (1525 Santa Barbara Street)

Cost:  $200

Level:  Open to improvisers with at least six months of longform experience or the instructor’s permission (info@sbimprov.com)

Register at: SBIMPROV.COM/REGISTRATION

Now there’s a Tuesday night drop in class in Carpinteria! Open to all levels. Click on the link below for more information.

Cost: $10 per night

Level: No levels, all are welcome!

Website: carpinteriaimprov.com

NOTE: It is helpful if you can register for classes in advance. The registration link is below.

We are an open workshop where players of all abilities are invited to come and learn short form, comedy improv. We try to provide a fun and welcoming environment for beginners, as well as a place for more experienced players to practice their skills.

From 7:30 until 7:45 we do orientation for new players and then get started with warm-ups for everyone. If you are new to improv or to Santa Barbara Improv, try to show up at 7:30 so I can meet and talk with you about the class and your experience with improv or performing.

From 7:45 until 9:00 or so, we work on short-form improv games and exercises.

And depending on the class, from 9:00 until 10:00 we'll either continue working on short-form improv, or we'll work on long-form skills.

Tonight’s Scheduled Instructor: Alan

Cost: $10 per night

Level: No levels, all are welcome!

Registration: sbimprov.com/registration

This is our drop-in longform improv workshop. It is intended for those who already have a foundation in longform improv and are looking for an open workshop to continue developing your skills.

If you are interested, contact any of our instructors to apply for admission.

Tonight’s Scheduled Instructor: Amy

Cost: $10 per night

Level: Some proficiency at improv (approved by the instructors, George and Amy)

Want to learn how to turn spontaneous scenes into satisfying stories? Join in as we explore the tools of narrative improv -character, conflict, world-building, and story arcs - and put them into practice to create performances with clear beginnings, middles, and (often surprising) ends—without ever scripting a thing.

For more information about this class: sbimprov.com/once-upon-a-yes

Instructor:  Benji Stein

When:  6 classes on Monday nights, June 16th to July 21, 2025, 7-9pm

Where:  Jefferson Hall (1525 Santa Barbara Street)

Cost:  $200

Level:  Open to improvisers with at least six months of longform experience or the instructor’s permission (info@sbimprov.com)

Register at: SBIMPROV.COM/REGISTRATION

Now there’s a Tuesday night drop in class in Carpinteria! Open to all levels. Click on the link below for more information.

Cost: $10 per night

Level: No levels, all are welcome!

Website: carpinteriaimprov.com

NOTE: It is helpful if you can register for classes in advance. The registration link is below.

We are an open workshop where players of all abilities are invited to come and learn short form, comedy improv. We try to provide a fun and welcoming environment for beginners, as well as a place for more experienced players to practice their skills.

From 7:30 until 7:45 we do orientation for new players and then get started with warm-ups for everyone. If you are new to improv or to Santa Barbara Improv, try to show up at 7:30 so I can meet and talk with you about the class and your experience with improv or performing.

From 7:45 until 9:00 or so, we work on short-form improv games and exercises.

And depending on the class, from 9:00 until 10:00 we'll either continue working on short-form improv, or we'll work on long-form skills.

Tonight’s Scheduled Instructor: Rob

Cost: $10 per night

Level: No levels, all are welcome!

Registration: sbimprov.com/registration

This is our drop-in longform improv workshop. It is intended for those who already have a foundation in longform improv and are looking for an open workshop to continue developing your skills.

If you are interested, contact any of our instructors to apply for admission.

Tonight’s Scheduled Instructor: Amy

Cost: $10 per night

Level: Some proficiency at improv (approved by the instructors, George and Amy)

Join us for our July improv show!

$10 General Admission

Tickets are limited, so buy in advance.
Only the remaining, unsold tickets will be available a the door!

Click here to order online

Want to learn how to turn spontaneous scenes into satisfying stories? Join in as we explore the tools of narrative improv -character, conflict, world-building, and story arcs - and put them into practice to create performances with clear beginnings, middles, and (often surprising) ends—without ever scripting a thing.

For more information about this class: sbimprov.com/once-upon-a-yes

Instructor:  Benji Stein

When:  6 classes on Monday nights, June 16th to July 21, 2025, 7-9pm

Where:  Jefferson Hall (1525 Santa Barbara Street)

Cost:  $200

Level:  Open to improvisers with at least six months of longform experience or the instructor’s permission (info@sbimprov.com)

Register at: SBIMPROV.COM/REGISTRATION

Now there’s a Tuesday night drop in class in Carpinteria! Open to all levels. Click on the link below for more information.

Cost: $10 per night

Level: No levels, all are welcome!

Website: carpinteriaimprov.com

NOTE: It is helpful if you can register for classes in advance. The registration link is below.

We are an open workshop where players of all abilities are invited to come and learn short form, comedy improv. We try to provide a fun and welcoming environment for beginners, as well as a place for more experienced players to practice their skills.

From 7:30 until 7:45 we do orientation for new players and then get started with warm-ups for everyone. If you are new to improv or to Santa Barbara Improv, try to show up at 7:30 so I can meet and talk with you about the class and your experience with improv or performing.

From 7:45 until 9:00 or so, we work on short-form improv games and exercises.

And depending on the class, from 9:00 until 10:00 we'll either continue working on short-form improv, or we'll work on long-form skills.

Tonight’s Scheduled Instructor: Alan

Cost: $10 per night

Level: No levels, all are welcome!

Registration: sbimprov.com/registration

This is our drop-in longform improv workshop. It is intended for those who already have a foundation in longform improv and are looking for an open workshop to continue developing your skills.

If you are interested, contact any of our instructors to apply for admission.

Tonight’s Scheduled Instructor: Amy

Cost: $10 per night

Level: Some proficiency at improv (approved by the instructors, George and Amy)

Want to learn how to turn spontaneous scenes into satisfying stories? Join in as we explore the tools of narrative improv -character, conflict, world-building, and story arcs - and put them into practice to create performances with clear beginnings, middles, and (often surprising) ends—without ever scripting a thing.

For more information about this class: sbimprov.com/once-upon-a-yes

Instructor:  Benji Stein

When:  6 classes on Monday nights, June 16th to July 21, 2025, 7-9pm

Where:  Jefferson Hall (1525 Santa Barbara Street)

Cost:  $200

Level:  Open to improvisers with at least six months of longform experience or the instructor’s permission (info@sbimprov.com)

Register at: SBIMPROV.COM/REGISTRATION

Now there’s a Tuesday night drop in class in Carpinteria! Open to all levels. Click on the link below for more information.

Cost: $10 per night

Level: No levels, all are welcome!

Website: carpinteriaimprov.com

NOTE: It is helpful if you can register for classes in advance. The registration link is below.

We are an open workshop where players of all abilities are invited to come and learn short form, comedy improv. We try to provide a fun and welcoming environment for beginners, as well as a place for more experienced players to practice their skills.

From 7:30 until 7:45 we do orientation for new players and then get started with warm-ups for everyone. If you are new to improv or to Santa Barbara Improv, try to show up at 7:30 so I can meet and talk with you about the class and your experience with improv or performing.

From 7:45 until 9:00 or so, we work on short-form improv games and exercises.

And depending on the class, from 9:00 until 10:00 we'll either continue working on short-form improv, or we'll work on long-form skills.

Tonight’s Scheduled Instructor: Sam

Cost: $10 per night

Level: No levels, all are welcome!

Registration: sbimprov.com/registration

This is our drop-in longform improv workshop. It is intended for those who already have a foundation in longform improv and are looking for an open workshop to continue developing your skills.

If you are interested, contact any of our instructors to apply for admission.

Tonight’s Scheduled Instructor: Amy

Cost: $10 per night

Level: Some proficiency at improv (approved by the instructors, George and Amy)

Join us for our July Long Form Improv Show!

Our four regular Long Form Troupes will be performing.

$10 General Admission

Tickets are limited, so buy in advance.
Only the remaining, unsold tickets will be available a the door!

Click here to order online

Want to learn how to turn spontaneous scenes into satisfying stories? Join in as we explore the tools of narrative improv -character, conflict, world-building, and story arcs - and put them into practice to create performances with clear beginnings, middles, and (often surprising) ends—without ever scripting a thing.

For more information about this class: sbimprov.com/once-upon-a-yes

Instructor:  Benji Stein

When:  6 classes on Monday nights, June 16th to July 21, 2025, 7-9pm

Where:  Jefferson Hall (1525 Santa Barbara Street)

Cost:  $200

Level:  Open to improvisers with at least six months of longform experience or the instructor’s permission (info@sbimprov.com)

Register at: SBIMPROV.COM/REGISTRATION

Now there’s a Tuesday night drop in class in Carpinteria! Open to all levels. Click on the link below for more information.

Cost: $10 per night

Level: No levels, all are welcome!

Website: carpinteriaimprov.com

NOTE: It is helpful if you can register for classes in advance. The registration link is below.

We are an open workshop where players of all abilities are invited to come and learn short form, comedy improv. We try to provide a fun and welcoming environment for beginners, as well as a place for more experienced players to practice their skills.

From 7:30 until 7:45 we do orientation for new players and then get started with warm-ups for everyone. If you are new to improv or to Santa Barbara Improv, try to show up at 7:30 so I can meet and talk with you about the class and your experience with improv or performing.

From 7:45 until 9:00 or so, we work on short-form improv games and exercises.

And depending on the class, from 9:00 until 10:00 we'll either continue working on short-form improv, or we'll work on long-form skills.

Tonight’s Scheduled Instructor: Lindsey

Cost: $10 per night

Level: No levels, all are welcome!

Registration: sbimprov.com/registration

This is our drop-in longform improv workshop. It is intended for those who already have a foundation in longform improv and are looking for an open workshop to continue developing your skills.

If you are interested, contact any of our instructors to apply for admission.

Tonight’s Scheduled Instructor: Amy

Cost: $10 per night

Level: Some proficiency at improv (approved by the instructors, George and Amy)

Now there’s a Tuesday night drop in class in Carpinteria! Open to all levels. Click on the link below for more information.

Cost: $10 per night

Level: No levels, all are welcome!

Website: carpinteriaimprov.com

NOTE: It is helpful if you can register for classes in advance. The registration link is below.

We are an open workshop where players of all abilities are invited to come and learn short form, comedy improv. We try to provide a fun and welcoming environment for beginners, as well as a place for more experienced players to practice their skills.

From 7:30 until 7:45 we do orientation for new players and then get started with warm-ups for everyone. If you are new to improv or to Santa Barbara Improv, try to show up at 7:30 so I can meet and talk with you about the class and your experience with improv or performing.

From 7:45 until 9:00 or so, we work on short-form improv games and exercises.

And depending on the class, from 9:00 until 10:00 we'll either continue working on short-form improv, or we'll work on long-form skills.

Tonight’s Scheduled Instructor: Alan

Cost: $10 per night

Level: No levels, all are welcome!

Registration: sbimprov.com/registration

This is our drop-in longform improv workshop. It is intended for those who already have a foundation in longform improv and are looking for an open workshop to continue developing your skills.

If you are interested, contact any of our instructors to apply for admission.

Tonight’s Scheduled Instructor: Amy

Cost: $10 per night

Level: Some proficiency at improv (approved by the instructors, George and Amy)