Beginner Improv Comedy: Level 1 with Lex Comedy Co.
Discover what happens when you say “Yes, And".

Join Lex Comedy Co. for a fun, welcoming seven-week introduction to improv comedy. Through play, games, and scenes, you’ll learn to trust your instincts, quiet your inner critic, and be a better listener.

 Level 1 is designed to help complete beginners feel comfortable from the very first session. All you need is a willingness to participate, play, and try something new.

At Lex Comedy Co., we know people learn best when they feel supported enough to take chances. Our classes offer a joyful, encouraging environment where there are no “mistakes”! 

Lex Comedy Co. is a professionally led improv school with a structured curriculum, experienced instructors, and clear expectations for how we treat one another. Expect tons of laughter, wonderfully unexpected moments, and the freedom to be playful. We teach students to find comedy through honest reactions, surprising discoveries, and genuine collaboration. 

Each week, we’ll explore a different building block of improv through classic games and engaging exercises. You’ll learn how to:

The course culminates in a supportive class showcase where students can put their new skills into action and celebrate what they’ve accomplished! 

Level 1 is perfect for adults who want to:

This class is designed for complete beginners, but students with previous theater or improv experience are also welcome to strengthen their fundamentals in Lex Comedy Co.’s distinctive, community-centered learning environment.

Experience: No previous experience required
Ages: Adults 18 and older
Class size: Limited to 12 students
Schedule: Seven Saturdays, September 19–October 31, from 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Showcase: The October 31 session includes the one hour class showcase.

Attendance: Students may miss no more than two classes to participate in the final showcase and advance to Level 2.

Session 1: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Session 2: Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Session 3: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Session 4: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Session 5: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Session 6: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Session 7: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. — Showcase Day!

No! Improv is collaborative, and most activities are done with a partner, a small group, or the whole class. You won’t be expected to carry an entire scene by yourself, and we build toward performing gradually in a supportive environment.

That’s completely okay! Many students feel nervous before their first improv class. Level 1 helps you ease in through simple, playful group activities in a supportive, low-pressure environment. You won’t be expected to be naturally outgoing, instantly funny, or have all the answers. We’ll build skills and confidence together, one step at a time.

Not at all! Improv isn’t about preparing jokes or trying to be the funniest person in the room. The humor comes naturally from listening, committing to the moment, and building something unexpected with your scene partners. You may discover that you’re funnier than you realized!

Absolutely not. If you don’t want to participate in the final showcase, you’re welcome to sit it out.

Definitely! Friends and family are welcome to come celebrate and see what the class has created.

Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move safely.

Parking is available in front of Lex Comedy Co. Students and patrons may also park in the lot directly across Allendale Drive.

Lex Comedy Co.’s Education Director, Patricia Mullins, is a veteran educator and theater artist with 15 years of performing experience. She trained in sketch comedy and improv through Second City Chicago’s competitive Conservatory Program and completed the UCB improv program. She has also studied with iO Theater, Magnet Theater, and Improv Cincinnati.

Patricia brings the standards of nationally recognized comedy-training programs to an environment rooted in care, collaboration, Central Kentucky community as a native Lexingtonian.

Her classes are designed to be fun, playful, and encouraging!

Lex Comedy Co. is Lexington, Kentucky’s only dedicated improv school and theatre. We offer introductory classes, a comprehensive year-long improv curriculum, corporate workshops, youth summer camps, and live shows featuring experienced regional performers alongside exciting new voices.

More than a place to take a class or see a show, Lex Comedy Co. is a professionally run home for creativity, connection, and local improv comedy in Central Kentucky.

Questions? Contact Lex Comedy Co. at [email protected]. We’re happy to help you decide whether this class is right for you.