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What Classes Do You Offer?

We have two categories of classes:

Grad School: Most of our classes are intermediate/advanced classes meant for people who have taken two or three improv classes. You do not need to have taken WGIS classes to try these. You can have studied at ANY long-form improv theater to take these.
Undergrad: If you want the fundamentals, we have an "undergraduate program" of three levels.
- Level 1: Intro to Improv
- Level 2: Game Of The Scene
- Level 3: Harold

You can also see a list of every class we've offered.

How Do I Enroll?

First, you sign in to the site (click 'login' in the nav bar at the top). You enter an email, we send you a link. No passwords.

Once signed in, you click on a class and then "enroll" to enroll. If it's full you can join the waiting list.

After you are enrolled, you'll get an email with either a physical address or a link to a Zoom session.

A lot happens over email. That's how you'll get reminders, updates, etc.

When Do You Post Classes?

There's no fixed schedule of when we post them. It depends on when the teachers are available to teach. The best way to stay abreast of new classes is join our Facebook Group, our Discord chat server or our weekly email newsletter. For more info on those see our community links list.

See how to pay for our payment options.

Full refund if you drop 24 hours before start of class. No refunds after that.

Do I Need Prior Experience?

For most classes, yes. But you don't need to have taken WGIS classes! We accept experience from any long-form improv school. Some classes have specific pre-requisities. If you're not sure, email Will (address at bottom of site) and he might grant an exception.

What's The History of WGIS?

Will Hines, a longtime teacher and performer who trained at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in both New York and Los Angeles, founded the school with online improv classes, teams and jams in April 2020.

In March 2022, Jim Woods joined Will as they expanded to offer in person classes and shows in Los Angeles. That summer, Sarah Claspell also joined as an owner. Starting in 2023, WGIS began offering classes in New York City.