Fort Lauderdale’s
Improv Comedy Theater
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Level 1 Intensive
Ready to try improv? This accelerated 4-week Level 1 Intensive is the perfect place to start! No experience needed. In just four classes, you'll learn the core fundamentals of improvisation in a fun, supportive environment while building confidence, thinking on your feet, and making new friends.
📅 Wednesdays | 7:00–9:00 PM
October 28
November 4
November 11
November 18
🎭 Student Showcase: TBD
📍 Location
300 SW 1st Ave, Suite 155
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Whether you're looking to meet new people, boost your confidence, sharpen your communication skills, or simply laugh a lot, this class is a welcoming place to play, connect, and discover the joy of improv. Come join us!
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Level 2 Intensive
Ready to take your improv further? This accelerated 4-week Level 2 Intensive builds on the fundamentals from Level 1 and helps you create stronger scenes, richer characters, and more confident choices on stage, all in the same fun, supportive environment.
This special intensive covers the essential skills from our Level 2 curriculum in a fast-paced format.
📅 Mondays | 7:00–9:00 PM
October 26
November 2
November 9
November 16
🎭 Student Showcase: TBD
📍 Location
300 SW 1st Ave, Suite 155
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Whether you want to sharpen your skills, grow as a performer, or just keep the laughs going with your improv crew, Level 2 is the next step on your improv journey. Come join us!
Events
Improv Drop in Class
Shake off the rust and learn 90 minutes of improv comedy, tailored to those who show up. 10:30 am - 12pm
300 SW 1st Ave suite 155, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
What is improv comedy?
It’s not stand up comedy. It’s not one lonely man musing about airplane food. It’s a group of people making up scenes, drawn from real life or audience suggestions, and “finding the funny” instead of creating it on their own.
Corporate Improv
Do you know nothing about co-workers besides the inside of their nostrils? Let our team of improvisers help your team break down barriers and get more intimate
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Who
we are
Josh Malina is the founder of New River Theater. He is a local South Floridian and long time improviser and stand up comedian. He’s passionate about building community and bringing quality improv comedy to Fort Lauderdale
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