Prineville, Oregon
Comedy training 45 min away.
BIC in Bend is the nearest professional improv school to Prineville. Real training, real community, worth the drive.
Professional improv training near Prineville
If you've been looking for improv classes near Prineville, Oregon, you know the options are limited. There are no dedicated comedy schools or improv theaters in Crook County — yet. The good news is that Bend Institute of Comedy is just 45 minutes away in Bend, and we have students who make that drive every week.
BIC offers the kind of professional improv training that's usually only available in bigger cities — longform improv, stand-up comedy, sketch writing — taught by founder John Breen, a UCB Theatre alum with over 30 years in comedy. Whether you've performed before or you're starting from scratch, you'll find a class that meets you where you are.
Our Prineville students tell us the drive is part of the ritual. It creates a boundary between work life and creative life. By the time you arrive in Bend, you're already in the right headspace to play, take risks, and surprise yourself.
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 Prineville students
Ready to try improv?
The drive from Prineville is worth it. Ask any of our regulars.