What we’re about
Find Your Laughy Place!
Laughy Place Improv hosts fun, beginner-friendly improv sessions for adults near Alexandria, Arlington, and Washington, DC.
Our classes are welcoming, low-pressure, and focused on play, connection, and confidence — no experience needed. You don’t need to be “funny,” quick, or outgoing. You just need a willingness to try something new in a supportive environment.
Every session is packed with laughter, encouragement, and community.
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## What we do
We offer drop-in improv classes built around short-form games and playful exercises inspired by shows like Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Each class includes:
- Welcoming introductions
- Easy warm-ups
- Guided improv games with clear instructions
- Lots of laughs in a small, friendly group
Classes are designed to be accessible for complete beginners while still being fun for returning participants.
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## Who this is for
Laughy Place Improv is for adults who want to:
- Try improv without pressure or performance expectations
- Meet new people in a genuinely welcoming space
- Build confidence, creativity, and connection through play
- Take a break from everyday stress and overthinking
If you’ve ever thought “I’m curious, but nervous,” you’re probably in the right place.
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## How Meetup fits in
This Meetup group is a low-pressure way to discover improv and meet the community.
Many people first find Laughy Place through Meetup, attend a class or two, and then decide whether they’d like to continue by booking directly through my website.
Meetup is meant to feel easy, friendly, and commitment-free.
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## Free sessions & paid classes
Meetup participants are welcome to attend up to three free sessions — no strings attached.
If you decide you’d like to keep coming, paid registration through the website helps cover real costs like venue rental, insurance, and program management, and allows Laughy Place Improv to continue running sustainably.
There’s no pressure to convert — just an open invitation when you’re ready.
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## Important note about space
💡 Classes are intentionally small (usually 8–12 people) and often fill quickly.
If you’re on the Meetup waitlist for an event, you can guarantee your spot by booking directly through the website:
👉 LaughyPlaceImprov.com
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## About me
Hi — I’m Ben.
Improv has been a huge source of joy, connection, and stress relief in my life for many years. I started teaching improv in March 2025 after a sudden change in my regular day job gave me the push to seriously pursue something I love.
I launched Laughy Place Improv because “improv” was the answer when someone asked me what my dream job would be if money weren’t the main constraint.
My goal is to build an improv community that’s fun, welcoming, and easy to be part of — a place where people know your name, are glad to see you again, and where you can set aside daily pressures for a while and just play.
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If you’re curious, nervous, excited, or somewhere in between — you’re welcome here.
Hope to laugh with you soon.
Upcoming events
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Drop-In Improv Class
Theatre on the Run, 3700 S Four Mile Run Dr, Arlington, VA, USImprov for Good People!
🎭 Room 147, Theater on the Run, Arlington
Fun, laughter, and silliness infuse every session!
Join us for drop-in short-form improv games in a supportive, no-pressure environment. No performance experience needed — just a willingness to play.
✅ You don’t need to be “funny”
✅ You don’t need experience
✅ You do need curiosity and a willingness to try!
Each session includes welcoming intros, a few icebreakers, and lots of laugh-filled improv games — inspired by shows like Whose Line Is It Anyway? We keep the energy light and the games accessible for newcomers and veterans alike.
I am building a small business called Laughy Place Improv. This meetup is a way to get a free taste of my classes. It's my hope that after you try a class or two you will decide Laughy Place Improv is so awesome that you want to become a paying patron.
If, after up to three free classes, you decide Laughy Place isn't 100% for you, it won't hurt my feelings at all if you decide to go in a different direction.
If the meetup group is waitlisted, you can guarantee a spot by purchasing through laughyplaceimprov.com.
📍 Important Location Note
Theater on the Run is at 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive — but you must enter from the back side of the building (off Nelson Street or Oakland Street).
Look for the Arlington Cultural Affairs entrance and ring the bell to be buzzed in.
You’ll find an entrance map at laughyplaceimprov.com/location-and-schedule.1 attendee
Past events
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