iO WEST TRAINING CENTER
The goal of iO West’s improv training program is to teach you how to improvise, whether its on stage or on camera, understanding all of the mechanics of listening and building off of other people’s ideas to create absolutely anything.
iO West also offers sketch and TV writing classes, as well as a wide range of other comedy-related electives. All available classes are listed below.
Click here to REGISTER for all available classes.
IMPROV TRAINING CENTER:
(7 weeks, classes are 3 1/2 hours)
To enroll in any given level, students must have passed the previous level within one year prior to enrollment.
Level 1: Introduction to Improv (7 weeks) – $350
Level 1 classes are open to all students – no audition is required.
Mondays: 7 PM-10:30 PM (Begins 5/28) – Paul Vaillancourt (Loft)
Tuesdays: 3 PM-6:30 PM (Begins 5/29) – Dave Hill (Loft)
Thursdays: 7 PM-10:30 PM (Begins 5/31) – Paul Vaillancourt (Loft)
Saturdays: 11:30 AM-3 PM (Begins 6/2) – Sean Cowhig (Loft)
Sundays: 3 PM-6:30 PM (Begins 6/3) – Katie Nahnsen (Loft)
Level 1 Intensive – $350
Get all 7 sessions of Level 1 in just two weeks. Class meets from 11:30am until 3pm on Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri (Week 1) and then Mon, Tues, Thurs (Week 2). Our next Level 1 Intensive begins MAY 14th taught by Katie Nahnsen.
Register for Level 1 Intensive RIGHT NOW
Level 2: Character & Game (7 weeks) – $350
Tuesdays: 7 PM-10:30 PM (Begins 5/29) – Megan Grano (S2)
Wednesdays: 7 PM-10:30 PM (Begins 5/30) – Aaron Krebs (S2) SOLD OUT
Saturdays: 3 PM-6:30 PM (Begins 6/2) – Shulie Cowen (DCT)
Sundays: 11:30 AM-3 PM (Begins 6/3) – Marion Oberle (Loft)
Level 3: You (7 weeks) – $350
Mondays: 7 PM-10:30 PM (Begins 5/28) – Seth Weitberg (S2)
Wednesdays: 3 PM-6:30 PM (Begins 5/30) – Eric Hunicutt (DCT)
Thursdays: 7 PM-10:30 PM (Begins 5/31) – Seth Weitberg (S2)
Saturdays: 11:30 AM-3 PM (Begins 6/2) – Seth Weitberg (S2)
Sundays: 3 PM-6:30 PM (Begins 6/3) – Megan Grano (DCT) SOLD OUT
Level 4: Advanced Scene Work (7 weeks) – $350
Mondays: 7 PM-10:30 PM (Begins 5/28) – Craig Cackowski (DCT)
Wednesdays: 7 PM-10:30 PM (Begins 5/30) – Craig Cackowski (Loft) SOLD OUT
Saturdays: 3 PM-6:30 PM (Begins 6/2) – Craig Cackowski (Loft)
Level 5: Harold (7 weeks) – $350
Tuesdays: 7 PM-10:30 PM (Begins 5/29) – Molly Erdman (Loft)
Saturdays: 11:30 AM-3 PM (Begins 6/2) – Eric Hunicutt (DCT)
Level 6: Advanced Harold (7 weeks) – $350
Wednesdays: 7 PM-10:30 PM (Begins 5/30) – Dave Hill (DCT) SOLD OUT
Level 7: Graduate Level – Creating Your Own Show (7 weeks) – $350
Tuesdays: 7 PM-10:30 PM (Begins 5/29) – Brandon Sornberger (DCT) SOLD OUT
Saturdays: 3 PM-6:30 PM (Begins 6/2) – Brian O’Connell (MS)
Click here to find out about our Summer Intensive. 5 Levels in 5 weeks.
WRITING CLASSES:
Comedy Writers’ Room (7 Weeks) – $350
Sundays: 1 PM (Begins 5/13) – Ed Lee (Writer’s room)
Sketch Writing Level 1 (7 weeks) – $350
Tuesdays: 7 PM-10:30 PM (Begins 5/29) – Joe Canale (WR)
Sitcom Spec (7 weeks) – $350
Sundays: 11:30 AM-3 PM (Begins 6/10) – Michael McCarthy (S2)
Talk Show Portfolios (7 Weeks) – $350
Saturdays: 11:30 AM-3 PM (Begins 6/16) – Michael McCarthy (WR)
SNL Packet (7 weeks) – $350
Saturdays: 3 PM-6:30 PM (Begins 6/16) – Michael McCarthy (WR)
TV Pilot Presentations (7 weeks) – $350
Sundays: 3 PM-6:30 PM (Begins 6/10) – Michael McCarthy (S2)
Solo Performance (7 Weeks) – $350
Thursday: 7 PM (Begins 5/31) – Andrea Kittelson (Writer’s Room)
Joke Writing (4 Weeks) – $200
Wednesday: 7 PM (Begins 5/30) – Doug Karo (Writer’s Room)
WORKSHOPS:
Advanced Getting into Characters (3 Weeks) – $200 – Dave Hill
SUNDAY: 11:30 AM (Begins 7/8) – Dave Hill (DCT)
(L) = The Loft (Enter on Cosmo St.)
(DCT) = Del Close Theatre (Enter Cosmo St.)
(S2) = Studio 2 Classroom (Enter Cosmo St.)
(MS) = Mainstage (Enter Cosmo St.)
INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR CLASSES
iO West’s internship program allows students to work at the theatre in exchange for improv classes.
Internships are only available to currently enrolled students.
Please do not submit if you’re not enrolled in classes.
If you are interested in an internship, please fill out an application and return to the iO West Office or Box Office.
Applications can also be emailed to james@ioimprov.com .
To download the internship application Click Here
Please call the Training Center with any additional questions! 323-962-7560.