Sisters, Oregon

Comedy training 30 min away.

BIC in Bend is the closest professional improv school to Sisters. Scenic drive, serious training, zero experience required.

The best improv training near Sisters

Sisters, Oregon is known for its arts, its outdoors, and its incredible community of creative people. If you've been looking for improv classes near Sisters, you don't have to settle for online courses or wait for something local to open up — BIC is just 25–30 minutes down the McKenzie Highway in Bend.

Bend Institute of Comedy is Central Oregon's only dedicated comedy school, offering professional improv training in longform, shortform, stand-up, and sketch. We have students who drive from Sisters, Black Butte Ranch, and the surrounding area for every class series.

Whether you're a performer looking to sharpen your skills or someone who's always been curious about improv but never tried it, you'll find a welcoming community here. Our classes are beginner-friendly, taught by founder John Breen (UCB Theatre alum, 30+ years in comedy), and designed to meet you exactly where you are.

John Breen, founder of the Bend Institute of Comedy
About your instructor

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 Sisters students

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Sisters has the scenery. Bend has BIC. The drive is worth it.