Central Oregon
Improv classes for the whole region.
BIC is Central Oregon's only dedicated comedy school. Students come from Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Prineville, Madras, La Pine, and Sunriver.
The hub for comedy in Central Oregon
Central Oregon is one of the fastest-growing regions in the state — and the creative community is growing right alongside it. Bend Institute of Comedy sits at the center of it all, serving improv students from every corner of the high desert.
Whether you're in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Prineville, Madras, La Pine, or Sunriver, you're within easy reach of professional comedy training. Our students drive from as far as Crook and Jefferson counties because there's simply nothing else like BIC in the region.
We offer longform improv classes, stand-up comedy training, sketch writing, corporate workshops, and monthly shows open to the public. Everything is beginner-friendly, taught by founder John Breen (30+ years in comedy, UCB Theatre alum), and designed to help you grow as a performer and a human.
Drive times from your town
Redmond
~15 min12 mi via US-97 S
Sisters
~25–30 min22 mi via US-20 E
Prineville
~45 min36 mi via US-26 W
Madras
~45 min40 mi via US-97 S
La Pine
~45 min32 mi via US-97 N
Sunriver
~20 min15 mi via US-97 N
John Breen — 30+ years in comedy
Founder of BIC. UCB Theatre alum. Studied and performed with Amy Poehler, Matt Walsh, Keith Johnstone, and Mick Napier. Every class at BIC is taught by John personally. Read John's full story →
Questions from Central Oregon students
Wherever you are in Central Oregon, BIC is worth the drive.
From La Pine to Madras, Redmond to Sisters — we're Central Oregon's comedy school.