National Comedy Theatre

National Comedy Theatre offers kids and teens improv classes, including classes for kids ages 9-12 and teens ages 13-17. It also offers a summer improv comedy camp for teens, plus adult improv classes, an intro to improv free workshop, and stand up comedy classes.

Programs

• Improv Classes for Adults — Adults 18+ · Once a week for six weeks · $245 · Beginner-friendly improv classes for adults; Level 1 is for beginners, with Level 2 and Level 3 available as continuing classes.
• Intro to Improv Free Workshop — Complete beginners · One-time, two-hour workshop · Free 2-hour workshop for people curious about improv.
• Stand Up Comedy Classes — Beginner and advanced stand up comedy classes in San Diego.
• Kids and Teens Improv Classes — Kids ages 9-12; teens ages 13-17 · Mentioned in the FAQ as improv classes for teens and kids.
• Summer Improv Comedy Camp — Teens · Summer improv comedy camp designed exclusively for teens.

At a glance

• Ages: 9–18 years old
• Price range: $245

About the provider

National Comedy Theatre has been creating live, audience-interactive comedy in San Diego since 1999 and has been teaching improv in San Diego for more than 25 years. It has been repeatedly voted Best Comedy Show in San Diego, with multiple Best Comedy Show wins from San Diego Magazine, the San Diego Reader, and the San Diego A-List, and it has also been recognized by the City of San Diego with official proclamations.

You must be 18 years or older to participate in the workshops; no exceptions. For improv classes, Level 1 is the starting point. For stand up comedy beginner classes, no previous comedy or performance experience is required.

What families say

“You don't need to be an actor. You just need to be willing to try something new.” — National Comedy Theatre

Last updated October 9, 2026.