Carol Schindler's Improv Intensive

Important: This Price option is for New Students Only. For Returning Students, please proceed to this course.  Only New Students can avail of these promotional prices. Clients cannot purchase a 2nd 3-Part class for $99. We will not be able to warrant promotional price purchases for returning students. -- The advanced class gives advanced and...

Simply put, you'll learn to improvise. In Level One, students will get onstage immediately and explore the fundamental principles of improvisation through exercises in agreement, commitment, spontaneity and listening. Sessions are designed so students will build a strong foundation as a confident performer.  You will amaze yourself with your...

With the first two levels under your belt, it's time to focus on Harold, the original long form structure that changed the history of performance improvisation. Harold is popular for good reason - it's fun, relatively simple to learn, infinitely deep, and very satisfying for performers and audiences. Students will master the components of this dynamic...

Would you like to be more social or more emotionally expressive in your everyday life? Do you find it challenging deciding what stories you’d like to share and what they really mean? Have you been thinking about taking a storytelling workshop, but feel like an absolute beginner?  Our 2-Day Personal Growth workshop creates a safe and nurturing...

This is for everybody, whether you're a newbie or novice (experienced) improvisers, actor, people who have fear in public speaking and for anyone who is looking for (((FUN))). This will help actors and improvisers to be ready on stage and to always be prepared to do different characters. It is great for those who are shy or just nervous. It is great...

First time taking an improv class? You’re in the right place. This class will introduce new improvisers to the value of saying “Yes, And” to every idea - especially their own - to become joyful, fearless, and bold performers. Through games and exercises, this class will teach students the essentials of successful scenic improvisation -- to...

The class that I used to teach in person is now being taught on the internet. My students kindly tell me how much they are enjoying it and how grateful they are to be a part of this fun, supportive, spirited community during these days of isolation. Learn how to think on your feet, get comfortable with public speaking, brainstorm, collaborate, or just...

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...

Now apply what you've learned in Level One to create long form pieces. This class is heavy on exercises in the fundamental structural components of long form: scene work, group games, opening games, second beats, transitions, and callbacks. Students emerge from Level Two with the tools necessary to stage longer pieces with recurring themes and rich...

One of this country's most experienced and well-reviewed improv performers -- a veteran of over 4000 shows with Chicago CIty Limits -- can teach anyone to improvise! You do not need to be "fast on your feet" or "funny" or an extrovert, just someone who is willing to play. This class will help you at work with presentations and public speaking,...

Learn how to create laugh-inducing lyrics and sensational songs on the spot. ​In this class we will work on some or all of the following skills: rhyming, creating songs using “forwards and backwards” techniques, narrative and joke-form approaches, understanding song structure, improvising in different song styles, putting lyrics to existing...

Virtual AND U - 5 Senses of Improvisation A Workshop with Irene Carroll - Find out what happens when we use all of our senses in improvisation. There are many things at play when we improvise. This workshop will help you get in tune with your 5 senses and show how that helps influence you (and your scene partner.) See what it is like to Look, Hear,...

One of this country's most experienced and well-reviewed improv performers -- a veteran of over 4000 shows with Chicago CIty Limits -- can teach anyone to improvise! You do not need to be "fast on your feet" or "funny" or an extrovert, just someone who is willing to play. This class will help you at work with presentations and public speaking,...

This class is designed to go past improv basics. Through different drills, exercises and games, we'll strengthen your improv skills. We'll focus on improv techniques that will help you build richer characters, make stronger initiations, and raise the stakes of your scene work by making more dynamic choices.

Please be on time to make sure we can get everyone comfortable with the tech and get right to the improv Limit: 10 Participants Improvise from the comfort of your own home! If you have a reliable internet connection and the Zoom app on your device, you can play with us. NOTE: We'll email the Zoom link and details for the workshop through our ANDReservations...

The online improv classes with Neal Dandade are designed to answer the following question: how do we turn practical limitations into opportunities for growth and creativity? You’ll learn to get “out of your head” in front of your computer screen. Our goal is to augment our use of emotion, listening, and the physical space available to us on...

Beginner’s improv with an emphasis on fun and meeting new people. The idea of this class is to teach improv skills in a non-stresful way. Think of it as dipping a toe in the water. A prefect way to get started without any pressure.  At one hour, it is short and breezy for those of you who might be “Zoomed out.” Just come play. Anyone can...

We are bringing back our comprehensive 8-week program online. We start each day with a warm-up developing story telling and performance skills. Then play some Improv Comedy Games.  Every class will include a mini open mic where students develop original stand-up comedy comedy routines based on personal stories of experience and observation. No...

This four-week workshop will dive deep into solo spot songs and duets. By exploring music genre and character point of view, we'll learn new ways to add specificity to musical improv performance.  Prerequisite: Musical Level 1  *Please note that for this class you will need headphones you can connect to your computer as well as access...

Important: This course is for Returning Students only. For New Students, please proceed to this course. The advanced class gives advanced and professional actors a chance to focus on their specific needs and professional development. Students are given more difficult audition and scene work, and are challenged to broaden and expand their range with...