Improv for Everyone

Go U: The Improv Academy

Our next improv term begins March 7, 2026, and registration will open around February 6! We’re also always offering different classes and workshops outside of the normal class schedule — take a look around!

You can always email classes@gocomedy.net with questions. Full Go U Calendar here.

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Hello there! Welcome to Go U, Go Comedy’s home for improv classes and one-off workshops. We offer an eight-term program comprised of four Intro classes, and four Advanced classes, designed to take you from improv newb to seasoned performer. Please keep scrolling to choose your class and sign up!

A Few Things:

• The email you use to sign up is how we will communicate with you. Be sure to add classes@gocomedy.net to your contacts, and we’ll be in touch about a week before class begins.

• Classes run for 8 weeks, and are $275 unless otherwise noted. All of our regular classes are 18+.

• All classes culminate in a class show for friends and family, unless otherwise noted.

• Nearly all of our classes take place in our Training Center, at 1915 E. Nine Mile Rd. (Not at the theater itself).

• If you signed up using early registration, please email us to pay.

• Our 2026 calendar can be found right here, if you want to keep an eye out for future terms.

• More questions? Check out our class FAQs or email classes@gocomedy.net.

A four-class program designed to take you from brand new improv baby to master of short form improv. Choose your class and sign up!

INTRO 1: WELCOME TO IMPROV

Every improv education starts somewhere - yours starts here. Learn the fundamentals of improvisation, basic games, scene work, and skills. Get used to being on stage and working with others in a safe, supportive environment. Class term runs for 8 weeks and culminates in a class show for family and friends.

INTRO 2: IMPROV TOOLS

Intro 2 picks up where Intro 1 leaves off, taking the concepts covered and looking deeper into them. This class looks at the tricks, tips, and tools of improv and incorporates them into a variety of games.

INTRO 3: IMPROV SKILLS

Intro 3 takes all of the skills learned in Intro 1 & 2 and focuses on the goal of telling a solid story through scenes and games.

INTRO 4: IMPROV GAMES

Games are the bread and butter of every improviser's diet and can be seen at Go Comedy! every weekend. Learn all about improv games from the classics to challenging new games. You’ll even learn a few of Go Comedy’s signature games.

Ready for the next step? Advanced improvisers take all the tools learned in the Intro Program, and start applying them to long-form scenework.

ADVANCED 1: SCENE WORK

Welcome to long-form! Begin your study of long-form, shake the cobwebs off your improv, or reinvent your approach. Learn the GoU Improv Philosophy and be free of the “rules” of improv. This class will focus on the basis of long-form improv: scene work. Learn how you create a scene, work with a partner, and keep an audience interested.

ADVANCED 2: THE ELEMENTS OF LONG FORM

Building upon the scene work skills of Advanced 1, Advanced 2 begins stringing those scenes together through an improvised montage. Learn and master the elements that create long-form improv.

ADVANCED 3: THE HAROLD

Now that you've learned the basics and the montage, learn how to perform different styles of long-form improv, known as forms. This class will focus heavily on learning The Harold style of long form play.

ADVANCED 4: THE IMPROVISER

The focus of this class is you, the individual performer, and how you influence the group and your show. Extensive notes will be given to individuals and the group. The focus of this class is on YOU the improviser: your areas of strength, areas to work on, and suggestions on areas to focus on going forward after completing the Go U! The Improv Academy program.

Stay tuned for intensives and beyond.

Upcoming Workshops:
Emcee Standards & Best Practices with Hailey Zureich - Saturday, January 31 from 1-5PM
Ad-Libs for Comics with Hailey Zureich - Saturday, February 7 from 1-5PM

Emcee Standards & Best Practices with Hailey Zureich

Saturday, January 31 from 1-5PM | In Go Comedy HQ

There are many titles for the Master of Ceremony, emcee, host, leader--but no matter the title it cannot be denied the importance of this role.

Whether you're looking to feel more confident leading work meetings, hope to emcee a burlesque show, want to host at a club, looking to host your podcast, or just want some tips to elevate your professional public speaking skills, this workshop is just for you.

During this session we will go over the standard expectations for emcee/hosts, best practices, exercises to build up problem solving skills, ideas for how to land more opportunities, and more!

Each participant will receive the zhailey coaching Emcee Standards & Best Practices mini-workbook, and other surprise delights!

Ad-Libs for Comics with Hailey Zureich

Saturday, February 7 from 1-5PM | In Go Comedy HQ

The skills of ad-libbing, crowd work, and generally improvising can elevate any performer. Stand up comics’ sets can be taken to a whole new level. A play performer is equipped with the necessary skills to recover from a misstep during a show. A streamer can create new best practices for engaging with their audience. 

For some, taking on these practices can feel clumsy or traumatic--which means they avoid practicing building up their expertise. This workshop is designed to provide the perfect place to practice and play your way into ad-libbing.

Throughout the session students will be provided with a variety of exercises and best practices, confidence, and be ready to take to the stage. Students will go home with a zhailey coaching mini-workbook, 4 hours of in class time, and boosted confidence!

This is perfect for folks who are looking for new experiences, stand up comics looking to expand their skill sets, improvisors who are stand up curious, and folks who are pros at performing seeking to expand their tool box.

We’re so excited to be working with guest instructor Hailey Zureich to offer her Stand Up: Femme, Them, & Queer Education Experience.

This is a 4 term program, with each class term running for 8 weeks and including a class show. All classes take place at Go Comedy’s HQ space, at 255 E. Nine Mile Rd.

Stand Up 101: Starts February 2026
Stand Up 501: Starts April 2026

FTQEE 101: Fundamentals

Wednesdays 5:30-8:30PM | Starts February 4

Fundamentals runs on Wednesdays for 8 classes, and culminates in a class show on Monday, March 23.

CALLING ALL FEMME, THEM, TRANS, QUEER - WANNA BE OR NEWBIE COMEDIANS!

This course is designed to help femme, them, trans, and queer folks build confidence, land punchlines, and be your best you onstage! Throughout this course we will discuss the basics of stand up comedy, best practices to slay on stage, how to keep yourself safe, engage with the standup community, and perform in your class show!

Students will receive 24 hours of in class learning, the zhailey coaching Stand Up 101 Work Book, feedback each class, the opportunity to perform in the class show, and so much more! Students must identify as femme/woman, LGBTQ+, or non-binary.

FTQEE 501: Focus

Thursdays 5:30-8:30PM | Starts April 2

Edge runs on Thursdays through June 4 (no class 5/21 or 5/28), and culminates in a class show on Monday, June 1. 

For established stand up comedians who want to write and work material. Throughout this course, participants will work a set from premise, through the first draft, feedback, re-write, feedback, write, and finally to perform. 

This course is specifically designed to help comics focus on honing their writing style, making quality time for writing, and building fresh material to take to the stage.

Ideal for comics who have completed FTQEE Fundamentals, Elevations and Edge, or have been performing for 2+ years. 

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Self proclaimed Posh Spice of the Metro Comedy scene -- Hailey Zureich has been performing stand up comedy since age 14. She's cultivated an unique audience engaged storytelling style that brings the laughs and inspires!

Hailey is a certified Life Coach,Yoga Teacher, 15 years experience as a corporate trainer, and rounded out her performance experience to include short and long form improv, and stage acting. 

Her training integrates her mastery in these areas to help create an atmosphere of safety, confidence, and space for fun while learning.

“This class exceeded my expectations. It’s advertised as “safe” and that’s a great description. The collaborative atmosphere enables you to feel safe trying something new, safe being silly, safe playing outside your comfort zone… Highest compliments to the class structure and the Business as a whole. We feel fortunate to have found Go Comedy!”

— Amy D., Intro 2

“This is a spectacular community. You all have done an excellent job of crafting a place where people can come together to imagine, play, dream, and just have some fun. We don’t have a lot of spaces like that as “grown-ups,” so what you’re doing is appreciated. You’ve also crafted safe spaces for people to come just as they are. The culture of this places is one of support, acceptance, and encouragement.”

— Elizabeth H., Intro 4

“I signed up for classes initially because I thought I was kind of funny and wanted a collaborative way to explore that. I indeed got what I was looking for, but I also ended up getting a crash course in confidence and communication. I learned to stop overthinking things and trust that if I try something I’ll be okay, even if I fail. I listen a lot better to people and have a lot more success understanding them and getting on the same page. These skills permeate my life well beyond the classroom and the stage, and that’s just not something I could have seen coming.”

— Matt W., Advanced 2