Acting Classes for Comedy and Improv /Improvisation in NJ (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced)

If your dream is to be on Saturday Night Live, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Whose Line Is It Anyway, or simply to make your friends laugh, this class is for you!

Students are carefully placed in a class appropriate to their age, level and experience. Private acting and drama lessons are also available.

The PTW Difference

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE PTW FOR COMEDY IMPROV & IMPROVISATION CLASSES

  1. Our expert, caring faculty (More)
  2. Our long 28-year history and track record of student successes (More)
  3. Our fun, positive, non-competitive atmosphere that provides the environment for building self-esteem and life-long friendships (More)
  4. Our curriculum and teaching practices grounded in educational principals to maximize learning and success at every level (More)
  5. Our small class sizes with individual attention to every student (More)
  6. Our careful attention to placing students in classes that match their age AND level (More)
  7. Our wide variety of course selection, with expert teachers in each area, enables students to receive a comprehensive performing arts education “under one roof” (More)
  8. Our varied and frequent performance opportunities (More)
  9. Our detailed attention to audition preparation and preparation for college and beyond. (More)
  10. Our flexible payment plans tailored to individual financial needs (More)
  11. Our connections with key agents and managers in the business (More)
  12. Our warm environment and artistic community that becomes our students’ “theatre home” for life (More)

Performers Theatre Workshop, located in Maplewood, New Jersey, is one of NJ and NY’s leading performing arts school. Students, ages three to adult can take a variety of classes in all performing arts areas, and proceed at their own pace. PTW’s expert and caring teachers offer indivdual attention to all students. At PTW, there is an enormous sense of community as well as a respect for the individual, which nurtures the young artist and prepares him or her for life on or off the stage.
Student & Parent Reviews
“I think the teachers are really great. They’re such fun teachers.”
-Jennifer P., Ridgewood, NJ
15-year-old PTW Student
“I like PTW becasue I can be myself and not be shy. Everyone helped me get to that next step. It makes me feel like I can be myself.”
-Chennel S., Orange, NJ
10-year-old PTW Student
“The Comedy and Improv. teachers are absolutely fantastic. The improvisation exercises are absolutely delightful. There are certain tricks that make improv hilarious and you have the opportunity to make fun memories with your friends.”
-Jenny O., Clark, NJ
15-year-old PTW Student
“I love my acting class. Everyone is open with each other and not embarrassed to be their character. It’s a very fun class.”
-Courtney A., Chatham, NJ
13-year-old PTW Student
“I love how each teacher gives you your time to shine. They help you when you need it and everyone is so nice.”
-Shari B., Livingston, NJ
11-year-old PTW Student
“Everyone helps each other and is supportive and you can improve more than you thought possible.”
-Courtney A., Chatham, NJ
13-year-old PTW Student
Class Offerings
  • Acting Classes - Theatre Acting / Monologue Preparation / TV
  • Acting For Television & Film / Comedy & Improv
  • Dancing Classes - Hip Hop / Jazz / Modern / Ballet / Tap
  • Singing Classes - Broadway / Pop / Classical / Rock
  • Voice Private Lessons
  • Guitar Private Lessons
  • Piano Private Lessons
  • Glee - Perform Songs from the Hit TV Show
  • NYC Broadway Showcase for agents, managers and casting directors
  • Lots of performing opportunities

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Our Mission

PTW’s mission is to provide the highest caliber of performing arts education to students of all ages and abilities, and to foster individual growth in a caring, supportive artistic community.
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