Orange County Crazies School of Improvisational Comedy

Orange County Crazies School of Improvisational Comedy offers improv classes, stand-up comedy classes, sketch comedy classes, original character development, writing workshops, acting techniques workshops, and filmmaking workshops. It also offers Beginner improv, Teen Improv, Beginner StandUp, Mood Madness, and "How to Write Sketch and Standup Comedy with the Fast and Funny Formula."

Programs

• Improv classes — All ages; also children, teens, and senior stand-up comic performers · Weeknight 6-week programs; one-day Saturday workshops · Training in improvisational comedy; classes culminate in a graduation show before a live audience.
• Stand-up comedy classes — All ages; also children, teens, and senior stand-up comic performers · Weeknight 6-week programs; one-day Saturday workshops; sessions are three hours once a week for 6 weeks · Focus on delivery and content; classes finish with a stand-up show before a live audience of friends and family.
• Sketch comedy classes — All ages · Weeknight 6-week programs; one-day Saturday workshops · Training includes an eight-step fast and funny formula for writing material.
• Original character development — Children, teens, and adults · Offered in classes · Students learn how to develop original characters and bring them to life.
• Writing workshops — All ages · One-day workshops · Writing in all formats, including sketch and stand-up.
• Acting techniques workshops — All ages · Workshops · Workshops on acting techniques.
• Filmmaking workshops — All ages · Workshops · Workshops on filmmaking.
• Teen Improv — Teens · Saturdays 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. for 6 sessions · $525 · Teens perform the last day of class or the following weekend.
• Beginner StandUp — 18+ · Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. for 6 sessions · $525 · Begins January 13, 2027.
• Beginner improv — 8 to 18 · 7-session workshop series; summer camp also offered · The Lil Crazies program.
• Mood Madness — Teens and adults · Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. · $125 · One-day session.
• How to Write Sketch and Standup Comedy with the Fast and Funny Formula — Not stated · Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. · $125 · One-day session.

At a glance

• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Price range: $125–$525
• Current session: How to Write Sketch and Standup Comedy with the Fast and Funny Formula (Nov 14–Nov 14, 2026); Standup Alumn Show (Nov 21–Nov 21, 2026); How to Prepare and Pitch Yourself to Seek Talent Agency Representation (Dec 12–Dec 12, 2026); Beginner StandUp (Jan 13–Feb 17, 2027)
• General schedule: Weeknight 6-week programs and one-day Saturday workshops; most classes culminate in a graduation show before a live audience.

About the provider

Orange County Crazies School of Improvisational Comedy was established in 1990. Founder and Artistic Director Cherie Kerr is a founding member of the L.A. Groundlings. The school lists instructors from the O.C. Crazies, the L.A. Groundlings, and Chicago’s Second City, and it has received stellar reviews and awards for its original and creative works. The organization was selected to perform for the jurors in the O.J. Simpson trial and was cited by the U.S. Secretary of Defense for creating Project Smile during the Persian Gulf War.

The school keeps enrollments to a minimum to ensure personalized attention. Class size is limited in several offerings, including 6-8 students for All Improv, 4 students for Beginner StandUp, and limited enrollment for Teen Improv. Students receive personalized critiques. Contact [email protected] or 714-550-9890 is listed.

What families say

“Had a blast in the improv course I took. It was fun, supportive, and pushed me out of my comfort zone in the best way. Learned so much! Cherie is a fantastic instructor, full of energy!” — Edith Huerta

Last updated October 29, 2026.