Upcoming Comedy Shows
Classes
Anybody Can Take Classes
Our improvisation classes are for both adults and teens. If you’ve always wanted to try comedy, now is your chance. Improv classes can benefit everyone. Actors, doctors, baristas, and even pirates take our classes. Seriously, if a pirate can do it, so can you.
Advanced Performance (AP) 1
This class is based on curriculum developed at the Chicago Improv Den, and delves into some of the more advanced philosophies of improvisation—building ensemble, finding organic inspiration, and freeing yourself to use...
Advanced Performance (AP) 5
This class is based on curriculum developed at the Chicago Improv Den, and focuses on the power of the piece. Building on the skills learned in previous classes, your work this session will revolve around putting...
League
The Laugh Out Loud League will polish your improv skills in this 12 week program. If you are cast, you will be put on an ensemble and given a director for 12 weeks. Groups rehearse once a week and perform every other...
Laugh Out Loud Youth Ensemble
Laugh Out Loud's Youth Ensemble will have your kids flexing their funny bones while challenging them with a variety of theater exercises and improv comedy games. This comedy course is led by professional Chicago...
Location
A block south of Irving Park Rd., next door to Martyrs'. Public parking lot across the street and plenty of street parking on Lincoln Ave.
We are a six minute walk from the Irving Park Brown Line or eight minutes from the Addison Brown Line if you want to get in more steps.
Space Rentals
Laugh Out Loud has two spaces available for rent by the hour for rehearsals at our Chicago location.
Chicago Theater is a 100 seat theater with a 12’ x 16’ stage
Chicago Bar is next to the theater and is long narrow space with a tiny stage in the front window for rehearsals with 15-20 people
If you are interested in renting a space for an event, corporate meeting, or any kind of commercial event (e.g. you want to put on a show or are hosting a workshop), the rates are different. Please contact Lillie at 773-857-6660 or email her at Lfrances@chicagocomedy.com.
Space Rental cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to reservation time for a refund.