ACTING SERIES
A new pilot series of acting classes open to everyone. No experience necessary!
Script Analysis
Script Analysis: Comedy & Beyond focuses on breaking down scripts to uncover objectives, obstacles, and subtext while developing grounded characters. The course uses practical exercises and scene work to build confidence and refine skills
$250
4 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.
$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!
$365
6 SESSIONS
Improv Workshop B
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!
$365
6 SESSIONS
SKETCH WRITING
No prerequisites. Screenplay software (Final Draft, Celtx, WriterDuet, etc.) required.
Sketch Writing Workshop A
Available for the first time online: The Groundlings School’s 6-session deeper dive into the basics of 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.
$350
6 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.
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$580
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.
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$580
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.
$600
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.
$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.
$55
1 SESSION
Sun, May 25
12 - 2:30pm
HOW TO DISAPPEAR COMPLETELY
with David Crabb
Groundling David Crabb (creator of NY Times Critics Pick solo show "Bad Kid" and the memoir based on it) instructs this exciting character class for all-levels. You will learn techniques to stretch the limits of your physical container and voice to become characters who are radically different from not only yourself, but from characters you’ve previously played.
$365
4 SESSIONS
Mon/Wed, 2pm - 5:30pm
starting May 28
PERFORMANCE LAB - IN PERSON
w/ Roy Jenkins
Students develop sketches and receive personalized feedback from instructors. The first four weeks focus on developing and refining sketches, the fifth week is dedicated to implementing revisions to be implemented on the 6th.
Performance Labs include a fully costumed and staged performance on the Gary Austin Stage, and students receive a recording of the performance.
$475
6 SESSIONS
TU/TH, 10am - 2pm
starting May 29
PERFORMANCE WOW - IN PERSON
W/ DIEGO PARADA
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.
$250
4 SESSIONS
Wed, 2pm - 5:30pm
starting Jun 4
CREATING CHARACTERS FROM YOUR PERSONAL / CULTURAL IDENTITY
w/ Michael D. Cohen
CREATING CHARACTERS FROM YOUR PERSONAL/CULTURAL IDENTITY
The best characters are sourced in our own personal experience, but it can be scary to go there. This is a workshop dedicated to creating a safe space to explore characters that emerge from your own personal identity and experience (ie cultural, racial, gender, sexual identites). Yeah, it’s risky. That’s why it needs a dedicated class. Students must submit a short paragraph of what they want to work on.
$110
2 SESSIONS
Mon/Wed, starting Jun. 9
10am - 1pm
PERFORMANCE LAB - IN PERSON
w/ Sam DeSurra
Students develop sketches and receive personalized feedback from instructors. The first four weeks focus on developing and refining sketches, the fifth week is dedicated to implementing revisions to be implemented on the 6th.
Performance Labs include a fully costumed and staged performance on the Gary Austin Stage, and students receive a recording of the performance.
$475
6 SESSIONS
TU/TH, 10am - 2pm
starting Jun 12
WRITING A TV PILOT
w/ George McGrath
This class will show you how to go about writing a TV Pilot. Whether your idea is for a half hour comedy, an hour long drama, limited series, animation or a sketch/variety show, you will be shown how to put your idea onto paper. The class will be a writer’s room where you will develop your script and In six weeks you will be well on your way to completing the first draft of your pilot. Four time Emmy nominated writer/producer George McGrath has been working in television since the mid 1980’s and has been teaching pilot writing for the last ten years.
$350
6 SESSIONS
Mon, 5pm - 8pm
starting Jun. 16