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A group class where our instructor will help determine what areas of voice over you should pursue professionally, and what training path is best suited for you. Our Investigate Voice Over Class is the first step in your voice over education. In this interactive, three-hour long class you will work in a small group setting with one of our instructors...

In this 5-hour Intensive workshop, limited to 10 actors, Andy will walk you through the psychology and technique of nailing your audition in the booth. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the city's top casting directors in one of the most vibrant and fast-growing markets.

Taking the fundamentals you learned in level one, Musical Improv Level 2 shows you how to make your improvised scenes and songs look and feel more like a Broadway musical! Exercises in listening and emotional commitment will give you the solid scene-work you need to launch into songs. Also, you will explore different song styles, learning about want...

Learn how to put your thoughts and emotions into song and take your improv scenes to the next level! In this 8-week course you will learn the song structures you need to make up musicals on the spot. No need to be an experienced singer! Through exercises in group dynamic, support, and movement, you will learn how to turn every song you improvise into...

From day one you will jump into a series of fun warm ups and games designed to ease you into improv. Before you know it you will be playing scenes and learning how to heighten and explore your ideas. As the class progresses you will learn how to do 2 person scenes, group scenes, group games and how to deliver simple monologues.  The class is...

This class is designed for the beginning / amateur adult actor. This class is a great introduction to the Barrow Group approach and foundation for the craft. The class highlights quick and powerful ways to make your performance more natural and spontaneous. Students will work with ensemble building games, script analysis, and scene study. No experience...

NOT SURE IMPROV IS FOR YOU? WELL, GIVE US A FEW HOURS AND WE’LL SHOW YOU IT IS! Our intro is a fun, supportive introduction for anyone to learn the fundamentals of improvisation with our unique character-based approach. Discover the basic tools, rules, and philosophy of improv through fun, focused games & drills - even through your computer...

Need some much needed laughs? Want to learn a new skill set? Then come play! Part class / part adult playground, this session (available online worldwide — Canada too!) is for beginners looking to discover the art of Improv Comedy as well as more experienced players just looking to play and keep the creative forces flowing.  Teacher, Walt...

Open to all levels - This is part class, self-enrichment, networking event, and rehearsal for bigger and better things (team formations etc). But our real focus is having fun.  Professionals from all walks of life - actors, comedians, lawyers, financial wizards, etc - gather together for the funnest happy hour event in New York City, and now...

Develop creative writing and performance skills while discovering your inner comedic genius! Improv Comedy Jam session includes playing a number of our games and smaller scene games. Each session runs 50+ minutes.  Regular students invited to showcases, online for now. We look forward to returning to our Times Square training center soon. ...

This class introduces students to the fundamentals of improvisation. Through exercises and games, students will learn the basic skills of improv and have fun developing their spontaneity, playfulness, imagination, and confidence. Improv is an essential skill for any actor, and it’s a useful one for life, as well. No experience necessary.

Immerse yourself in the world of Musical Improv for a whole week. Spend 25 hours working closely with Michael Martin and Frank Spitznagel, the standard of excellence for Musical Improv training. Learn how to put your thoughts into song and take your scenes to the next level. Whether you are an experienced singer or not, you will learn to master duets,...

Our #1 rule is to HAVE FUN but never at another's expense. Every session includes a series of games that develop mental, physical and team focus and communication skills. These sessions are specifically geared towards professionals from a variety of careers to help develop valuable skills in public speaking, team communications, self confidence...

Our #1 Rule: HAVE FUN but never at another's expense! Improv and Stand-Up Comedy help students discover their best selves building self confidence, creative writing, critical thinking and public speaking. We offer weekly classes Winter, Spring and Fall, plus Summer Camps. We also have teachers at schools, camps and community centers on weekends and...

This is an in-person class. All students must submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon enrollment in order to participate. First time taking an improv class? You’re in the right place, Brooklyn’s top comedy theater and school! This class will introduce new improvisers to the value of saying “Yes, and” to every idea (especially their own)...