A group of six people gathered around a man on his hands and knees on a wooden floor, with various surprised and animated expressions, indoors with yellow curtains and greenery in the background.
A group of six people joyfully dancing and laughing together in a room with wooden floors, a clock on the wall, and a green moss wall art. Four of them are standing while one is squatting, and they are all smiling and engaging in lively movement.

Welcome to
The Playful Stage

We are a Long Beach improv school where creativity meets personal growth. Our classes blend creative play, real connections, and bold self-expression, all in a supportive and inclusive space.

Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned performer, you'll find your voice, your confidence, and your community here.

The Playful Stage is a Black/Latinx/Queer-Owned
Small Business in Long Beach, CA

Latest Updates:

Flyer for 'Impromised Winter Rom-Com' narrative improv drop-in event, featuring a photo of a diverse group of four people, with two in the foreground smiling and looking at each other, and two others in the background waving and crossing arms. The fl
Event poster for 'Acting for Playful Performers,' a performance-based acting class. The poster features an illustration of two performers holding scripts, talking, and smiling. The class runs on Sundays from January 11 to February 8, 2026, from 10 am
Poster for a 6-week improv class titled Bold Improv, featuring an illustrated stage scene with three people joyfully performing, and details about the class schedule and instructor.
Promotional poster for a six-week improv course titled 'Narrative Improv,' featuring cartoon illustrations of three people talking and laughing, with details about the course dates, schedule, registration fee, prerequisites, instructor, and website.
Promotional poster for an improv workshop titled "The Power of No." It features a red stop sign graphic with white text, a photo of a man smiling, details about the event including date, time, registration fee, prerequisit, and instructor, as well as
Flyer for an improv jam night called The Playground featuring a playground slide and swing set, scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026, from 7 pm to 9 pm, with registration details and location at 4645 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA.

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A woman and a man are clasping hands, looking at each other in a wooden stage setting. The woman has red hair, a green t-shirt, dark jeans, and a watch. The man has curly dark hair, glasses, a maroon polo shirt, a gray zip-up hoodie, and black pants.
Group of diverse actors on stage, making expressive gestures and faces, dressed in colorful costumes, against a black background, suggesting a theatrical performance.
Four women, two sitting and two standing, are making puppets and watching a puppet show in a room decorated with a moss wall and a clock. There is a table with puppet supplies and a yellow curtain on the side.
Two people, a man and a woman, are laughing and holding hands, appearing to dance or play together indoors in front of a blue curtain, with a clock on the wall.