THE GROUNDLINGS SCHOOL

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

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!

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!

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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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.

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

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

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.

A super fun, one-night Halloween themed short form workshop open to all Groundlings students. Spooky twists on classic games to celebrate the holiday and get in the spirit - "yes and" mandatory, costumes optional!

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.

A five-class workshop that culminates in a show, taught by Roy Jenkins. Learn the ins and outs of long-form improv with this exciting, fast-paced class!

Kara Morgan covers the basics of character creation and shares simple tips for filming and editing short-form videos. Perfect for anyone looking to build a comedic presence on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube.

The class that takes ‘cold reading’ one step further. You get the scene. You read it. You perform it! No prep, no context, and no watching the original. This class is about letting go of getting it “right,” trusting your first instincts, and discovering what happens when you don’t have time to overthink.

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.

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.