r/improv is a subreddit with 46k members. The community frequently discusses improv, comedy, class, shows, and classes, and they frequently recommend/review comedy shows, learning resources, and books/podcasts, and the most common flair used is advice, longform, discussion, shortform, and improv news.
We discuss news, theory, and experiences pertaining to improvised comedy and theater. We make our fellow players look GREAT.
Popular Topics in r/improv
#1
Improv
348 posts
#2
Comedy
47 posts
#3
Class
31 posts
#4
Shows
24 posts
#5
Classes
18 posts
#6
Show
18 posts
#7
Struggling
16 posts
#8
Podcast
14 posts
#9
Chicago
12 posts
#10
Scene
10 posts
Products Discussed in r/improv
Comedy Shows
8 reviews
#1
Dropout
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
Netflix
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
Holy Shit
4.0★ from 1 review
Learning Resources
4 reviews
#1
Jack Reda
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
ComedySportz
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
William Hall
5.0★ from 1 review
Books/podcasts
1 review
#1
The Improv Handbook
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/improv
#1
Advice
: "Would you say improv classes are a good way to make friends? Any recommendations on things to look out for when choosing a beginners improv class?"
27 posts
#2
longform
: "Improv is Dead Live at LSI Chicago 4/11"
16 posts
#3
Discussion
: "Rejected from DCM but they never watched our video?"
13 posts
#4
shortform
: "What was the biggest thing that made you better at improv?"
6 posts
#5
improv news
: "I've been performing improv comedy for several decades. Today I got paid for teaching it!!!"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/improv
Yearly
+6k members(15.1%)
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Last updated: July 25, 2026