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Learn improv from scratch
Saigon Improv House doesn’t teach you to memorize scripts or try hard to be funny. We create a safe space for you to drop your guard, practice deep listening, embrace mistakes, and freely discover yourself.
No acting experience needed!Step by step, deeper into play
From learning the core principles to building a full-length show on stage.
Level 1 · Foundations
“Yes, and…”, deep listening, physical expression, and your first Class Show.
Level 2 · Scene & Character
Building characters, connecting scenes, and picking up offers from scene partners.
Level 3 · Long-form
The whole ensemble improvises a 20–30 minute show from a single prompt.
Level 4
Monologues, physical movement, and advanced performance structures.
Advanced Project
By application only—performing in major shows and international festivals.
1-week Intensive availableImprov Foundations
Designed for anyone who has never acted or been on stage before. Especially great if you’re shy, tend to hold back or overthink, and want to let go of stress and feel more confident communicating.
You’ll practice “Yes, and…”, build natural unscripted reflexes, spark your imagination, and free up your body. Besides our regular course, we also offer a 1-week Intensive for busy schedules or visitors from out of town.
Intermediate Improv
For Level 1 graduates. You’ll dive into deeper improv exercises, build multi-dimensional characters, connect scenes together, and learn to spot and accept “offers” from your scene partners.
20–30 min long-form showLong-form improv
Long-form improv calls for strong group mind, story logic, and deep focus. Together, the ensemble creates a complete 20–30 minute unscripted piece inspired by a single audience suggestion.
By applicationAdvanced Improv
Level 4 focuses on monologues, advanced physical work, and performance formats like The Living Room, The Trails, and Improv Battle.
The Advanced Improv Project is for standout alumni who have completed Levels 1–3 and passed an application process. Members perform in major shows like “ĐÁM” and represent Saigon Improv House at festivals in Manila, Singapore, and Hanoi.
See the ensemble's showsSpecialty classes
Short courses that dive into specific sides of improv, movement, and storytelling.
Fall in Love Again
For those who haven't played in a while. Refresh your physical work, spark your creativity, and reconnect with scene partners.
The Encounter
Exploring emotions and stories that begin with everyday encounters in life.
Improv Movement
Movement, improv & poetry, inspired by The Tray program by choreographer Julieta Zarza (Argentina).
Funprov
Four themes: Playing with Prompts, Being the Ultimate Teammate, Starting Scenes on Another Level, and Saying Less to “Tell” More.
How to Argue Right
Practice building conflict, debating, and improvising natural dialogue in a scene.
Intro to Improv & Storytelling
Free your body, explore creative storytelling, imagination, and teamwork.
Improv in English
For expats living in Vietnam and Vietnamese speakers comfortable with conversational English. No academic English needed—as we like to joke, “if you can conjugate a verb, you're good to go.”
“If you can conjugate a verb, you're good to go”Kid & Teen Improv
Through improv games, kids and teens build confidence, communication, friendships, and teamwork; they learn to listen, speak their minds, and spot everyday urban risks.
6 ground rules to keep class fun
Show up consistently
Miss no more than 2 sessions per course to stay connected with the whole group.
Be on time and present
Wear comfortable clothes you can move in, and keep phones away for the full 2 hours.
Take the fun seriously
Class is full of laughter, but everyone respects the work and their scene partners.
No make-up sessions
Each class builds its own pace and group energy, so we don't offer make-up sessions.
No refunds
Tuition is non-refundable if a student cancels or drops out for personal reasons.
Keep an open mind
Come to class with an open mind, ready to embrace new ways of thinking.
Tuition
Every course has two tiers: Standard and Financial Aid for those in need. We also offer early-bird rates each term and a special discount for returning alumni.
Frequently asked questions
I've never acted or been on stage before. Can I still join?
Absolutely. This class doesn't teach you to “act” or play a character—it helps you drop your guard and return to your most authentic self. No stage experience needed.
What if I'm introverted, shy, or afraid of crowds?
You'll fit right in. Our class is a safe, judgment-free space. Many introverted students start out hesitant, only to warm up and get hooked on the class vibe after 2–3 sessions. Read more about what happens when introverts take improv.
Do I need to be funny, quick-witted, or talkative?
Not at all. Laughter in improv comes from daring to speak your honest thoughts, not from rehearsed gags. Those moments of pause and hesitation often turn out to be the most beautiful ones.
What will I get out of it?
Six core skill areas: focus, creativity, deep listening, honest response, communication, and collaboration. In everyday life: more confidence in front of groups, less overthinking, and greater adaptability when the unexpected happens.
How big is a class?
Classes are small and intimate—around 10–16 students—so everyone gets plenty of practice and personal guidance.
What age groups can join?
Adult classes welcome everyone from around age 16 up to their 50s. For younger learners, we have Kid Improv (ages 6–12) and Teen Improv (ages 13–17).
How long is Level 1?
6–8 sessions, 2 hours each. If you have a busy schedule or live outside Saigon, you can take the Level 1 Intensive and complete it in a single week.
Who teaches the classes?
Our lead instructor is Vân Possible, a Fulbright scholar with a Master's in Communications who trained in improv at UCB and The Second City. Saigon Improv House also regularly invites international guest instructors to teach.
Where are classes held? Are there online classes?
All classes currently meet in person at our studio in central Saigon. Online Zoom classes were only offered during the 2021–2022 lockdowns.
Do you offer private classes for companies?
Yes. Check out our corporate workshops.
Save a spot
Classes usually fill up very quickly once registration opens. Send Saigon Improv House a message, and we'll let you know as soon as the new schedule is out.
Three ways to save a spot
Registration links for each term are posted on our fanpage. Message us ahead of time to get an early heads-up.