Joke’s On You: Ways For Kids To Try Comedy For Themselves

In their classes and workshops, Kids ‘N Comedy staffers–all experienced comedians and writers–show kids how to see the world comically. They’ll learn to write and perform stand-up comedy in a fun, weird, silly space!

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Want a kid who’s always keeping up the conversation with a “yes, and?” Improv 4 Kids offers classes and workshops for future improv stars (and includes stand-up training too)! They also put on performances that kids can attend.

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The Barrow Group offers all kinds of comedy opportunities for kids, from an eight-week afterschool improv program for teens to explorations in acting for kids as young as 7 years old.  They also offer one-week sketch comedy classes, among many other courses!

Your favorite spot, Symphony Space, offers their own improv instruction. Kids can collaborate with comedians and professional actors to hone their own craft. On the last day of class, they’ll put on a comical performance.

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At The Pit (People’s Improv Theater), kids can take part in a comedy camp that instructs and educates in everything from comedy to communication skills. They also offer drop-in classes.

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Kids and teens can participate in performance exercises, writing classes, and more at the American Comedy Institute’s workshops. Plus, they’ll learn confidence and public speaking skills in the process.

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New Victory Theater offers a bunch of different comic classes, from clowning to creating silly characters and more. These are fun for the whole family! Be sure to check out their new offerings often.

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