Welcome to Portland Comedy Theater! We teach improv in a supportive atmosphere. Start with our amazing CSz 101 Class or join us for Scenework, ComedySportz Games & Format, Genres, Character & Mask, Group Scene Mastery, Improv Music and more. We also have great classes for teens and tweens. Our teachers are paid professionals with years of experience - usually many years.
100
Upcoming
CSz 103 Improv for Dating and Relationships
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PSTPortland Comedy Theater, 535 NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Adult Classes
Upcoming
CSz 101 Basics of Improv (Mondays)
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 PM PDT / Mon, Apr 13, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 PM PDT / …Portland Comedy Theater, 535 NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Adult Classes
$250
Upcoming
CSz 108 Intro to Stand Up (Mondays)
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 PM PDT / Mon, Apr 13, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 PM PDT / …Portland Comedy Theater, 535 NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Adult Classes
$295
Upcoming
CSz 101 Basics of Improv (Thursdays)
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 PM PDT / Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 PM PDT / …Portland Comedy Theater, 535 NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Adult Classes
$250
200
Upcoming No more spots available currently.
CSz 222 Duo Improv Intensive
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 PM PST / Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 PM PST / …Portland Comedy Theater, 535 NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Adult Classes
Waiting List
Upcoming
CSz 290 - The 4th Rule of Improv
Sat, Feb 14, 2026, 12:00 – 2:00 PM PSTPortland Comedy Theater, 535 NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Adult Classes
$75
Upcoming
CSz 291 - The Cinder Block - Resetting Your Default
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 12:00 – 2:00 PM PSTPortland Comedy Theater, 535 NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Adult Classes
$75
Upcoming
CSz 201 Scenework
Mon, Feb 23, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 PM PST / Mon, Mar 2, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 PM PST / …Portland Comedy Theater, 535 NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Adult Classes
$220
Upcoming
CSz 292 - Build-a-Bear
Sat, Feb 28, 2026, 12:00 – 2:00 PM PSTPortland Comedy Theater, 535 NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Adult Classes
$75
300
Upcoming No more spots available currently.
CSz 222 Duo Improv Intensive
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 PM PST / Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 PM PST / …Portland Comedy Theater, 535 NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Adult Classes
Waiting List
Upcoming
CSz 290 - The 4th Rule of Improv
Sat, Feb 14, 2026, 12:00 – 2:00 PM PSTPortland Comedy Theater, 535 NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Adult Classes
$75
Upcoming
CSz 291 - The Cinder Block - Resetting Your Default
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 12:00 – 2:00 PM PSTPortland Comedy Theater, 535 NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Adult Classes
$75
Upcoming
CSz 292 - Build-a-Bear
Sat, Feb 28, 2026, 12:00 – 2:00 PM PSTPortland Comedy Theater, 535 NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Adult Classes
$75
Upcoming
CSz 403 Games Lab
Thu, Mar 5, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 PM PST / Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 PM PDT / …Portland Comedy Theater, 535 NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Adult Classes
$225
Upcoming
CSz 301 ComedySportz Games & Format
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 PM PDT / Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 PM PDT / …Portland Comedy Theater, 535 NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Adult Classes
$250
Upcoming
CSz 308 Intermediate / Advanced Stand Up (Thursdays)
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 PM PDT / Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 PM PDT / …Portland Comedy Theater, 535 NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Adult Classes
$295
400
Started
CSz 401 Rec League Q1 2026
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 PM PST / Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 PM PST / …Portland Comedy Theater, 535 NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Adult Classes
$150
Upcoming
CSz 442 Longform Lab 4 - Narrative
Sun, Feb 1, 2026, 2:00 – 4:00 PM PST / Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 2:00 – 4:00 PM PST / …Portland Comedy Theater, 535 NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Adult Classes
$250
Upcoming
CSz 475 Spacework & Physicality
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 PM PST / Thu, Feb 12, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 PM PST / …Portland Comedy Theater, 535 NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Adult Classes
$180
Upcoming
CSz 290 - The 4th Rule of Improv
Sat, Feb 14, 2026, 12:00 – 2:00 PM PSTPortland Comedy Theater, 535 NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Adult Classes
$75
Upcoming
CSz 291 - The Cinder Block - Resetting Your Default
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 12:00 – 2:00 PM PSTPortland Comedy Theater, 535 NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Adult Classes
$75
Upcoming
CSz 292 - Build-a-Bear
Sat, Feb 28, 2026, 12:00 – 2:00 PM PSTPortland Comedy Theater, 535 NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Adult Classes
$75
Upcoming
CSz 403 Games Lab
Thu, Mar 5, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 PM PST / Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 PM PDT / …Portland Comedy Theater, 535 NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Adult Classes
$225
500
Upcoming
CSz 552 Regency Improv
Mon, Mar 2, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 PM PST / Mon, Mar 9, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 PM PDT / …Portland Comedy Theater, 535 NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Adult Classes
$180
Youth
Started
U-18
Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 3:00 – 5:00 PM PST / Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 3:00 – 5:00 PM PST / …Portland Comedy Theater, 535 NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR, United States
Youth & Family Classes
$180
If a class is noted as "WAIT LIST", it's still in your best interest to sign up and plan to attend the first class meeting. We sometimes have no-shows. Worst case scenario is that you attend the first class as our guest. Best case, you get into the class!
Cancelations are possible until the end of the first class, less a $15 charge to cover our fees. After the first class, all sales are final. You may be able to move a registration to a future class.
Our waiver form is here:
Adult Student Waiver: Adult Class Waiver Form (please fill out within 72 hours of attending the class)
Youth Student Waiver: Youth Class Waiver Form (please fill out within 72 hours of attending the class)
If you haven’t checked out our detailed class descriptions, go do that here.
We are all here to take care of each other and make each other look good.
Why: CSz Portland is dedicated to the concept that Comedy is For Everyone. All are welcome at our shows and in our classes.
Who: We welcome all ages, all abilities, all identities, all orientations, all backgrounds.
What: ComedySportz® Matches are rated E for Everyone. We offer ratings for our other shows so that all audiences can be aware of the content. We offer separate classes for adult, teens/tweens and families, so that everyone can feel comfortable.
How: As a member of CSz Worldwide, we participate in the CSzWW Diversity & Inclusion program. Several of our employees are active participants on the DEI Committee. We work internally on equity and inclusion in our Pro Team Practices and in our classes.
When: Like our commitment to continuous improvement in our art, inclusion is ongoing work. We strive to be better than we were before, every day.
If, at any time, you feel unsafe, uncared for, bullied or harassed by anyone involved with CSz Portland, please let us know - email to patrick@portlandcomedy.com or by using our anonymous contact app:
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