Welcome to The Groundlings School

A stress-free 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.

1 session. $45. No prereq.

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 from the comfort of your own home. No experience necessary!

6 sessions, $310 ($30 off for repeaters). No prereq.

For students who’ve passed Improv Workshop A. Improv Workshop B gives students the chance to go further. You’ll keep learning, gain confidence and have fun!

6 sessions, $310 ($30 off for repeaters). Prereq: Passed Improv Workshop A

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 (Intermediate and Advanced Improv) will build upon.

12 sessions, $525 ($150 off for repeaters). Prereq: Passed audition.

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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.

12 sessions, $525 ($150 off for repeaters). Prereq: Passed Basic.

Advanced Improv focuses on continued character development as well as advanced improv scenework and technique, and culminates in a class show.

12 sessions, $525 ($150 off for repeaters). Prereq: Passed Intermediate.

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

4 sessions, $170. Prereq: None.

A 6-session deeper dive into sketch writing! Learn the difference between character and premise sketches, identifying beats, writing for your medium, and how to find material. Get experience and build confidence in your writing ability. For each class, students will write and submit sketches, and we will find the gold in whatever you create.

6 sessions, $300. Prereq: None.

Already know the basics? Let’s keep going! Bring in your sketches and get top quality notes to turn your own comedic sensibility into sketches you can be proud of. Students are asked to send a finished sketch to the instructor before the first class.

4 sessions, $170. Prereq: None.

A one-day introduction to the world of Voice-Over 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.

1 session, $45. Prereq: None.

This class teaches students how to generate ideas from your life, as a group, or with just a word or phrase and put them into monologue and sketch form. We will write and rewrite pieces in the Groundlings style that you can apply to performances and beyond.

4 sessions (W, 7 - 9:30pm) starting October 6.

$170. Prereq: Completed Intermediate.

An improv series comprised of games and exercises that culminates in an online show.

4 sessions (T/TH, 10am - 1pm) starting October 19. Online Performance on November 2, 7pm.

$170. Prereq: Passed Intermediate

An improv series comprised of games and exercises that culminates in an online show.

4 sessions (M/W, 10am - 1pm) starting October 25. Online Performance on November 8, 7pm.

$170. Prereq: Passed Intermediate

In these four sessions, Drew Droege (Bright Colors and Bold Patterns, Happy Birthday Doug) will share his experiences and help you with crafting your own solo work.

4 sessions (M, 10:00am - 12:30pm) starting November 8.

$170. Prereq: None.