CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS
Improv Workshop A
IMPROV WORKSHOP A teaches the fundamentals of improvisation for the non-professional actor. This class is also good for the actor with little to no experience in improv. Build self-confidence, develop your creativity, experiment, have fun and make new friends. No audition required.
Number of classes per session: 6 classes
Duration of class: 3 hours
Number of Students per class: 16 students
Price: $280
*Students who have already taken Improv Workshop A receive a $30 repeater's discount*
Improv Workshop B
IMPROV WORKSHOP B builds on the fundamentals of improvisation in Improv Workshop A.
Pre-requisite: Improv Workshop A
Number of classes per session: 6 classes
Duration of class: 3 hours
Number of Students per class: 16 students
Price: $280
*Students who have already taken Improv Workshop B receive a $30 repeater's discount*
Intro to Sketch Writing
INTRO TO SKETCH WRITING focuses on developing skills in comedic sketch writing. Students will learn the different styles and types of sketches as well as daily techniques for successful and fun sketch writing. This is an introductory writing class.
Pre-requisite: IMPROV WORKSHOP A or BASIC
Number of classes per session: 6 classes
Duration of class: 3.5 hours
Number of Students per class: 12 students
Price: $300
Improv & Beyond
CLASSES FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ACTOR
Lower Division - Core Track
Level One - Basic
BASIC teaches the fundamentals of improvisation, improvisational choices and self-confidence through the use of theater games and exercises. Audition required.
Number of classes per session: 12 classes
Duration of class: 3.5 hours
Number of Students per class: 16 students
Price: $495*
*Students who have already taken BASIC receive a $30 repeater's discount
Auditions for Level One - BASIC:
Students must pass an audition to get into Level One - Basic. Auditions are run by a Groundlings teacher and are mini versions of a first day of class. The audition is free, a group audition and all improvisation, so you don't need to prepare anything. Auditions are held every week, CLICK HERE to sign up for an audition. scheduled by calling the school office. If you pass the audition, your results are valid for one year. If you do not pass the audition, you are allowed to audition again in six months. Students are allowed to audition a total of three (3) times for the Level One - Basic class. No guests or spectators are allowed in the audition. Click here to schedule an audition.
Advancement:
At the end of BASIC, students meet privately with their teacher regarding their work. The teacher will recommend that the student move up to INTERMEDIATE, repeat BASIC, or be dismissed from the CORE TRACK.
Schedule for BASIC, INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED IMPROV Classes
A class session starts approximately every six weeks. Classes meet twice a week for six (6) weeks or once a week for twelve weeks if during a full session. The days the classes meet will vary from session to session but we offer a wide selection of choices.
Evening Classes meet 7:00pm - 10:30pm
Day Classes meet 10:00am - 1:30pm or 3 - 6:30pm
For an updated registration schedule click here and select "view schedule".
Level Two - Intermediate
INTERMEDIATE uses the skills developed in BASIC to concentrate on scene work and character development in both improvisational scenes and monologues.
Permission from Level One. Basic instructor’s permission to advance to Level Two is required.
Number of classes per session: 12 classes
Duration of class: 3.5 hours
Number of Students per class: 16 students
Price: $495*
*Students who have already taken INTERMEDIATE receive a $30 repeater's discount
Advancement:
Upon completion of INTERMEDIATE, the teacher will recommend that the student repeat INTERMEDIATE, be dismissed from the School or they will extend an invitation to ADVANCED IMPROV.
Schedule for BASIC, INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED IMPROV Classes
A class session starts approximately every six (6) weeks. Classes meet twice a week for six (6) weeks or once a week for twelve (12) weeks if during a full session. The days the classes meet will vary from session to session but we offer a wide selection of choices.
Evening Classes meet 7:00pm - 10:30pm
Day Classes meet 10:00am - 1:30pm or 3 - 6:30pm
For an updated registration schedule, click here and select "view schedule".
Level Three - Advanced Improv
ADVANCED IMPROV builds upon the skills developed in INTERMEDIATE with a focus on continued character development and exploring various improv styles and techniques.
Students who have passed INTERMEDIATE are eligible to take ADVANCED IMPROV.
Number of classes per session: 12 classes
Duration of class: 3.5 hours
Number of students per class: 16 students
Price: $495
Upper Division - Performance Track
Level Four - LAB Series
PERFORMANCE TRACK - LAB SERIES
LAB l: Writer's Lab is the first level of the PERFORMANCE TRACK. Students who have been invited into LAB Il: Advanced Lab will have the opportunity to develop scripted scene and monologue material to be performed in a final showcase.
Lab ll: Advanced Lab works as an "improv group" to develop material (both scripted and improvised) for two performances - one at the halfway point and another at the end of the session.
Advancement from LAB l: Writer's Lab is required for LAB II: Advanced Lab.
Number of classes per session: 12 classes meeting once a week for twelve weeks
Duration of class: 3.5+ hours
Number of Students per class: 12 students
NOTE: At this level, students are reviewed by Groundlings company members and may be invited into the Groundlings Sunday Company.
EXTENSIONS & DROP-INS
There are many additional classes offered outside of our CORE TRACK and PERFORMANCE TRACK.
DROP-IN and WOW classes are designed to offer additional training at various levels in your improv development. We encourage all students to continue training between courses.
Workshop Drop-ins
Must have completed Improv Workshop A.
Three hour class
Basic Drop-in
Must have completed or are currently enrolled in Basic
3.5 hour class
Intermediate Drop-in
Must have completed or are currently enrolled in Intermediate
Must have passed Intermediate and are on the waiting list for Writing Lab or Advanced
A series of four WOW classes culminating in an improv performance
Register here.
TEEN IMPROV CLASSES
The Groundlings School offers a variety of teen improv classes:
- A five-class improv performance workshop, which culminates in a performance on the Groundlings stage.
- A six-class improv performance workshop, which culminates in a performance on the Groundlings stage.
- A week long improv performance summer intensive, which culminates in a performance on the Groundlings stage.
- Single day drop-in improv classes
Days & times vary, so for specific pricing & scheduling, please see the registration website.
Registration
How to Register for a Class
We have a rolling registration, and new classes are posted every Monday morning by 11:00am. To enroll, students may register two ways:
1) Online, with credit card
2) IN PERSON, with cash, check or credit card. A minimum non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $55 (applied to the student's tuition) is required at the time of enrollment. We do not offer refunds. The student is solely responsible for registering and paying for classes.
**Each session we offer as many different times as our space allows. Basic and Intermediate classes will be offered twice a week for six weeks and once a week for twelve weeks.