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Improv 201

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Learn the components of improvising characters.

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Big Couch

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Big Couch is a New Orleans-based enterprise that focuses on performing and facilitating creativity. Rooted in the “yes, and” philosophy of improv, Big Couch contributes high-quality, innovative shows and workshops for a wide variety of creative and comedic endeavors.

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Big Couch Binge Improv Comedy Celebration

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Big Couch turns THREE, and you’re invited to the party! Join us for four days of shows, workshops, and community fun that showcase everything we love about improv comedy.

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Big Couch Binge Workshops

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Our daytime workshops at the Big Couch Binge offer something for improvisers of all levels from those just starting out to seasoned performers looking to enrich their skills.

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Double Duos

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Two improv pairs perform unscripted comedy separately and then mash-up as a double duo

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Improv 101: Free Fundamentals

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Learn the fundamentals of improv for any endeavor.

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Improv 301

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Learn how to use scene devices and elevate scene support in improvised comedy.

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Improv 401

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Apply your improv knowledge to three major form types in further exploration of this artform.

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Improv Classes in 2026

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Learn improv for performance or any endeavor through Big Couch courses in New Orleans. We think improv is an awesome foundation for connecting with others and the world. That’s why we want to share that with folks all over the New Orleans area.

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Improv Classes in New Orleans

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Learn the fundamentals of improv for any endeavor through improv classes. We think improv is an awesome foundation for connecting with others and the world. We want to share that with folks all over the New Orleans area.

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Improv for Actors

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This four-part workshop series taught by David James Hamilton will explore how the fundamentals of improv comedy can be applied to scripted acting. The more sessions you register for, the more you can save!

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Improv Shows In New Orleans

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What we love about putting on improv shows in New Orleans and the surrounding area is co-creating with our amazing audiences. Every show has an interactive element, and that means every experience is different and fun.

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Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Impro

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Prepare for an evening that’s beyond ordinary comedy! Join us as a group of newly trained improv stars take the Big Couch stage for a show unlike any you’ve seen before. These brave comedians are ready to launch into a universe of spontaneous laughs, unpr

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Spicy Bits

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Improvisers create unscripted comedy while eating progressively hotter hot sauces.