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, discussion, longform, improv news, and shortform.
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
: "Inappropriate jokes are making me uncomfortable in class"
26 posts
#2
Discussion
: "Rejected from DCM but they never watched our video?"
24 posts
#3
longform
: "Feeling like a Failure After UCB Audition"
15 posts
#4
improv news
: "Potential Yes, Also episode regarding Rachel Mason’s time at Second City/iO?"
6 posts
#5
shortform
: "What was the biggest thing that made you better at improv?"
3 posts
#6
I saw a show!
: "Performed at the Home Comedy Theatre last night"
1 post
Member Growth in r/improv
Yearly
+6k members(14.8%)
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Last updated: August 9, 2026