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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

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!

info-icon Prerequisite: Passed Improv Workshop A

$365

-$30 FOR REPEATERS

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.

info-icon No prerequisite.

$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.

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

VOICEOVER FOR ANIMATION

with Roxana Ortega

This four week workshop will dive into the world of creating characters for animation. We’ll focus on using the imagination, specificity and vocal awareness to create characters for cartoons and video games. Students will gain tools to combat their creative blocks and expand their potential as voice artists in animation and beyond.

info-icon No prerequisite.

$250

4 SESSIONS

Sat, starting Feb. 22

10am - 1:30pm

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.

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$55

1 SESSION

Sun, Feb. 23

12 - 2:30pm

SKETCH WRITING LAB

w/ LYRIC LEWIS

In this six-week writing course, students will take their Groundlings Writing Lab monologues and evolve them into dynamic, structured sketches. Each week, students will refine their comedic storytelling by expanding monologues into sketches, collaborating on two-person sketches with big characters, and ultimately crafting scenes with more characters, and show closers.

info-icon Prerequisite: APPROVED FOR WRITING LAB

$450

6 SESSIONS

Fri, starting Feb. 28

10am - 3pm

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.

info-icon Prerequisite: Passed Intermediate

$250

4 SESSIONS

Sat, 10am - 1:30pm

starting Mar. 1

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.

info-icon No prerequisite.

$350

6 SESSIONS

Wed, 5pm - 8pm

starting Mar. 12

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