CLASSES: Register for ALL Session 2 classes ONLINE RIGHT NOW. *NEW LEVEL 3 SECTION ADDED.*
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A new section of Level 3: You has been added on Thursdays at 3pm, and will begin on March 1st.
Upcoming Schedule
IMPROV TRAINING CENTER:
(7 weeks, classes are 3 1/2 hours)
Level 1: Introduction to Improv (7 weeks) – $350
In this class you are introduced to all the fundamental skills of improvising, while improving your ability to listen and explore the power of building off of other people’s ideas. Level 1 is a survey of the entire program, exposing you to the elements of scene work and the various skills involved in creating well-acted, comedic improvisation.
SESSION 2, 2012
Mondays: 7-10:30 PM (Begins 2/20) – Paul Vaillancourt (Loft)
Tuesdays: 3-6:30 PM (Begins 2/21) – Dave Hill (Loft)
Thursdays: 7-10:30 PM (Begins 2/23) – Matt Craig (Loft)
Saturdays: 11:30 AM-3 PM (Begins 2/25) – Mike Betette (Loft)
Sundays: 11:30 AM-3 PM (Begins 2/26) – Levin O’Connor (Loft)
Register for Level 1: Introduction To Improv
Level 2: Character & Game (7 weeks) – $350
With the basics of listening and building off of other people’s ideas under your belt, you will now go far deeper into all aspects of creating and playing characters founded in strong points of view. You will learn how to identify, create and play comedic games in your scenes, as we break down the elements of a comedic improv scene, demystifying what goes into making a scene funny and its comedic characters believable. Passing this level qualifies you to move on to Level 3 of our Improv Training program, as well as take any classes in our Industry Improv program
SESSION 2, 2012
Tuesdays: 7-10:30 PM (Begins 2/21) – Megan Grano (Loft)
Wednesdays: 7-10:30 PM (Begins 2/22) – Aaron Krebs (Studio 2)
Saturdays: 11:30 AM-3 PM (Begins 2/25) – Bridget Kloss (DCT)
Sundays: 11:30 AM-3 PM (Begins 2/26) – Annie Kouris (DCT)
Register for Level 2: Character & Game
Level 3: You (7 weeks) – $350
Building off of and advancing all of the skills from Levels 1 and 2, this class will help you figure out what your own comedic point of view is, what your instincts are as a performer, and how you can continue to stretch yourself and increase your versatility. Classes will be limited to 12 people so we have plenty of time to focus on your strengths and weaknesses as a performer, and help you gain greater self-awareness by understanding what we all see when you walk into the room and onto the stage. We will do this while forwarding all of your skills as an actor/improviser: listening, building ideas, creating and playing characters, creating and playing comedic games, etc. Passing this level qualifies you to move on to our advanced levels of improv training.
SESSION 2, 2012
Mondays: 7-10:30 PM (Begins 2/20) – Seth Weitberg (Studio 2)
Tuesdays: 11:30 AM-3 PM (Begins 2/21) – Dave Razowsky (DCT)
Thursdays: 7-10:30 PM (Begins 2/23) – Seth Weitberg (Studio 2)
Saturdays: 11:30 AM-3 PM (Begins 2/25) – Seth Weitberg (Studio 2)
Level 4: Advanced Scene Work (7 weeks) – $350
Based on solid acting, character work and scenic game play, this level aims to vault you forward to high degrees of proficiency and consistency in all aspects of your scene work, building up the necessary skills to not just create rich comedic scenes that stand alone, but that can also serve as the main substance of a long form piece.
SESSION 2, 2012
Mondays: 7-10:30 PM (Begins 2/20) – Craig Cackowski (DCT)
Wednesdays: 7-10:30 PM (Begins 2/22) – Craig Cackowski (Loft)
Saturdays: 3-6:30 PM (Begins 2/25) – Shulie Cowen (Loft)
Register for Level 4: Advanced Scene Work
Level 5: Harold (7 weeks) – $350
You will learn all of the elements of the long form piece iO was founded on, The Harold, including openings, beat structure, non-scenic group games, organic group work, advanced support moves, and how to use variety and texture to create a show that explores an idea that the group creates together. This level includes four performances on one of the iO stages.
SESSION 2, 2012
Tuesdays: 7-10:30 PM (Begins 2/21) – Molly Erdman (DCT)
Saturdays: 3:00-6:30 PM (Begins 2/25) – Bridget Kloss (Mainstage)
Class show dates TBA – Sundays at 6:30 PM in the Loft
Level 6: Advanced Harold (7 weeks) – $350
Armed with the ability to execute all of the elements of a Harold, you will now learn how to improvise the structure of your shows, leading to wildly inventive pieces that challenge you to express yourself to the fullest extent of your creativity, and help that creativity evolve. This level includes four performances on one of the iO stages.
SESSION 2, 2012
Thursdays: 7-10:30 PM (Begins 2/23) – Brandon Sornberger (DCT)
Class show dates TBA – Sundays at 6:30 PM in the DCT and the Loft
Register for Level 6: Advanced Harold
Level 7: Graduate Level – Creating Your Own Show (7 weeks) – $350
In this final level, the teacher takes on the role of director, working with you and your classmates to help you create a show based on your very own improv form. This level includes four performances on one of the iO stages and all shows will be considered for longer runs upon their completion.
SESSION 2, 2012
Wednesdays: 7-10:30 PM (Begins 2/22) – Dave Hill (DCT)
Saturdays: 3-6:30 PM (Begins 2/25) – Eric Hunicutt (Mainstage)
Class show dates TBA – Sundays at 6:30 PM in the DCT
Register for Level 7: Graduate Level – Creating Your Own Show
INDUSTRY IMPROV: NEW CLASS - Audition Intensive.
Making it up when it counts.
Audition Intensive (4 Weeks)
Sundays starting 3/11, 3pm
$250
Are you not auditioning? Are you auditioning and not getting callbacks? Are you getting callbacks, but not booking?
The goal of this four-week audition intensive is to take actors to the next level of auditioning, regardless of where they are currently in their career. Each class will be designed to specifically concentrate on the different types of auditions and integrate improv into the audition preparation and execution in the room. Working on current TV and Film projects, each class every student will present their homework (mock audition sides) as if they were auditioning for a specific project. Over the four weeks, the class will cover Multi-Cam Sitcom, Single- Cam Comedy, TV Drama, and Film Comedy/Drama. Prerequisite for this class is through Level 2 at iO West.
QUOTES
“When Brian started working with one of my clients, her feedback improved by leaps and bounds, especially for comedy projects. Being an actor himself, he knows how to give just the right amounts of constructive criticism and encouragement. He is the only coach I recommend to my clients.”
Sarah Lum (Manager, Leverage Management)
“The depth of my work continues to change and grow when I coach with Brian. He has the ability to pull out “my” funny, when I’m not feeling it myself. I respect his knowledge and perspective on breaking down a character, scene and script. And he pushes me to trust myself and my choices. He challenges me to take risks."
Stacey Scowley (Dollhouse, Date Night, Walk Hard; The Dewey Cox Story, Family Guy)
Taught by BRIAN GUEST
Brian Guest has been acting professionally for over 10 years and in the past year alone has booked such shows as “SHAMELESS”, “TORCHWOOD”, “HAWAII 5-0”, “FRANKLIN AND BASH”, “CSI: NY”, “SOUTHLAND”, and the SONY film"DETENTION" with Josh Hutcherson and Dane Cook. He himself trained at PLAYHOUSE WEST with JEFF GOLDBLUM for several years, as well as LESLY KAHN’S studio. He is passionate about mixing the craft of acting with the business knowledge of “how to book the job”. After coaching many actors, he has helped up and comers as well as established talent find their unique voice as an actor. He is enthused by the creative process, and looking to coach people equally excited about their craft.
LA Improv Comedy Festival, early application deadline is February 1st.
Get festive.
The 10th Annual Los Angeles Improv Comedy Festival is taking place at iO this year from June 3rd through the 9th, but applications are open now!
The early submission deadline is February 1st, with a $30 entry fee. Afterward, it goes up to $40, so apply now!
Harold Team auditions are coming up. Info here.
Try it out.
iO will be holding auditions for our Mainstage and DCT Harold Teams, the first weekend in March.
The 1st round, open to alumni and Level 5-Level 7 students (with current teacher’s permission) will be on Saturday, March 3rd, 3pm-8pm on the Mainstage.
The sign-up sheet will go up in the green room on Monday, February 13th (the last week of this current session).
Call-backs will be Sunday, March 4th 3-6pm in the DCT and 6-? in Studio 2.
Former Harold team players can sign up to go directly to the call-backs by calling the office and providing their names and former Harold teams, also starting on Mon Feb 13th.
If you have any other questions, please call the office during business hours: (323) 962-7560