Acting classes teach students how to cry on command—a skill that's especially useful when stopped by a traffic cop or when pretending to whittle an onion. Put on a winning performance with today's Groupon: for $99, you get a Level 1 improv training class at Improv Asylum (a $260 value).

Improv Asylum's retinue of professional improvisational actors teaches novice quipsters the basics of crafting a humorous scene on the fly in the Level 1 improv class. The two-hour sessions meet once a week to drill actors in the improv basics, learning to weave together individual story arcs to create a cohesive scene without faltering or pretending like you're an audience member trying to find the bathroom. Instructors help students react better on their feet, improving individuals' public-speaking skills while tapping into their comedic voice. The eight-week sessions immerse students in the local comedy scene, helping foster a creative network while bolstering stage presence until guests are confident enough to escape from mime-captors' sequestering boxes.