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ACTING SERIES

A new pilot series of acting classes open to everyone. No experience necessary!

Moment to Moment

Moment to Moment is a scene study and script-based acting class. You’ll learn techniques which emphasize connection, listening, and character development through improv and scene work.

info-icon No prerequisite.

$365

6 SESSIONS

INTRO TRACK

Improv classes open to anyone. No experience necessary!

Improv for Beginners

A stress-free 2 1/2 hour introduction to improv. This is a great opportunity to learn some of the basics from the comfort of your own home. Everyone will have a chance to participate.

info-icon No prerequisite.

$55

1 SESSION

Improv Workshop A

Improv Workshop A takes beginning students through all the core principles of improv in a fun, safe environment. You’ll build self-confidence, develop your creativity, experiment, play, and make new friends. No experience necessary!

info-icon No prerequisite.

$365

-$30 FOR REPEATERS

6 SESSIONS

SKETCH WRITING

No prerequisites. Screenplay software (Final Draft, Celtx, WriterDuet, etc.) required.

Sketch Writing for Beginners

Great for students just getting started who want an overview of the basics of sketch writing and to try their hand at writing a sketch or two. Bring your funny ideas and we’ll show you how to turn them into hilarious sketches!

info-icon No prerequisite.

$200

4 SESSIONS

CORE TRACK

The improv track at the heart of The Groundlings School. Audition required.

Basic

Basic Improv introduces students to the fundamentals of improvisation through the use of games and exercises in a fun, fast-paced environment. Basic lays the foundation for The Groundlings style of improv and sketch, which each level above Basic will build upon.

Click here to schedule a free audition.

info-icon Prerequisite: Passed Core Track Audition

$580

-$150 FOR REPEATERS

12 SESSIONS

Intermediate

Intermediate Improv uses the skills developed in Basic to concentrate on scene work and the Groundlings signature style of character development in both improvisational scenes and monologues.

Click here for a list of online classes.

info-icon Prerequisite: Passed Basic

$580

-$150 FOR REPEATERS

12 SESSIONS

LAB TRACK

Offered in-person only.

Improv Lab

Formerly called Advanced Improv, Improv Lab focuses on expanded character development and advanced scene work through improv and writing exercises, and culminaties in an improv performance on the Gary Austin Stage.

info-icon Prerequisite: Passed Intermediate.

$600

-$150 FOR REPEATERS

11 SESSIONS

+ a show.

Writing Lab

Students in Writing Lab develop scripted scene and monologue material to be performed in a final showcase on the Groundlings Mainstage.

info-icon Prerequisite: Passed Improv Lab (or Advanced Improv)

$750

12 SESSIONS

+ a show

SPECIALTY

Prerequisites Vary

INTO TO VOICEOVER ACTING

with George McGrath

A one-day introduction to the world of Voiceover acting that gives students an overview of the kinds of job opportunities in the Voice-Over world and techniques to becoming a good actor behind the microphone.

info-icon No prerequisite.

$55

1 SESSION

Sun, Apr 27

12 - 2:30pm

THE ONION, THE NEW YORKER AND YOU! SATIRE WRITING

w/ NATE ODENKIRK

Want to write for The New Yorker? Think you have funnier headlines than The Onion? Need help getting over writer’s block? If you answered at least a “maybe” to any of these, take this class! Through the lens of bedrock humor outlets (The Onion and The New Yorker’s Shouts and Murmurs), students will learn how to generate ideas, write consistently, and find their own voice, essential components in all aspects of comedy. Standup, sketch, screenplay, TV — whatever writing you’re drawn to, satire will help you get there!

info-icon No prerequisite.

$150

4 SESSIONS

Thu, starting May 1

2pm - 4pm

PERFORMANCE WOW - IN PERSON

W/ PHYLLIS KATZ

An improv series comprised of games and exercises that culminates in a show. Students are permitted to miss no more than 1 class in order to participate in the performance.

info-icon Prerequisite: Passed Intermediate

$250

4 SESSIONS

Tue, 10am - 1:30pm

starting May 13

PERFORMANCE WOW - IN PERSON

W/ DAVID CRABB

An improv series comprised of games and exercises that culminates in a show. Students are permitted to miss no more than 1 class in order to participate in the performance.

info-icon Prerequisite: Passed Intermediate

$250

4 SESSIONS

Thu, 10am - 1:30pm

starting May 15

INTO TO VOICEOVER ACTING

with George McGrath

A one-day introduction to the world of Voiceover acting that gives students an overview of the kinds of job opportunities in the Voice-Over world and techniques to becoming a good actor behind the microphone.

info-icon No prerequisite.

$55

1 SESSION

Sun, May 25

12 - 2:30pm

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