Learn to be funny.
Where to take comedy classes in Tampa / St. Pete — specific stand-up, sketch, and improv courses from the area's real schools and theaters.
The Commodore
Tampa Bay's home for improv, sketch, and alternative comedy runs a full training center in Ybor City — leveled improv courses, stand-up, sketch, and weekly drop-ins.
Spitfire Comedy House
St. Pete's comedy theater offers improv, sketch, and stand-up classes for beginners through advanced students, plus low-commitment weekly drop-ins.
St. Pete Improv Network (SPIN)
Founded by Second City / iO / Annoyance-trained Liz Marcucci, SPIN builds improvisers brick by brick — fundamentals to advanced ensemble work, plus classes for businesses.
Green Light Cinema · Station 12 Studio
The school arm of St. Pete's indie art-house cinema teaches improv as part of a broader acting program — short-form improv and a longform 'Actor's Gym' alongside scene study and on-camera work.
Burnt Sugar Comedy
An independent Pinellas Park comedy theater building an improv training program — beginner-friendly warmups, drills, and coached scenes. Classes are launching soon; join the notify list for the next session.
Improv Sandwich · Laura Banks
Comedy Store-trained Laura Banks teaches approachable improv classes in the St. Pete / Gulfport area — great for stage fright, confidence, and just having fun.