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Improv Classes Coming up in San Francisco and Online

Unfortunately, no classes in-person in San Francisco have spots left, but 5 classes live online are available.

Online Improv

Actor's Improv Studio @ Virtual Classroom

Our Tuesday night online class focuses on Improv as a tool for people to learn to trust their creative instincts, be spontaneous and make strong choices, whether auditioning on camera, in the v.o. booth, on stage, or tv. These are great classes for people who want to learn how to improvise and access their creativity.

Tuesday Jun 6th, 7–9pm Pacific Time

Tuesday Improv - Daytime Special (Class + Coaching)

Kissin Improv

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, socially, or simply provide laughs.  All levels welcome as Carl Kissin, whom the NY Times called,...

Tuesday Jun 6th, 11am–1pm Eastern Time

3-Hour Group Evaluation Class - Zoom Class

Edge Studio Voice Over

Edge Studio’s 3-hour Group Evaluation Class is the first step in your voiceover education. In this interactive, three-hour long class you will work in a small group setting with one of our Edge Studio Instructors to: Get a brief overview of the modern voice over industry Read for a coach and receive live feedback Receive a follow-up call with a member of our team to discuss the areas of voice over where we think you would be most marketable,...

Saturday Jun 3rd, 2–5pm Eastern Time

Now:
$85.50
Was:
$95

Beginning Script Supervising Part A

Cinema Workshops

The Beginning Script Supervising Workshops cover all the hard and fast rules of filmmaking that every script supervisor must know. The course includes all the fundamental skills needed to successfully script dramatic films for film and/or television. What you will learn: Skills and duties of the script supervisor from pre-production through production. Basic Language & Theories Of Continuity: continuity of eyelines, space, motion, time, action,...

Saturday Jun 10th, 9am–2pm Pacific Time

 (20 sessions)

$1,750

20 sessions

Level 2 Advanced Animation Voice-Over with Ned Lott

Actors Connection New York @ Online Classroom

Level 2 Advanced Animation Voice-Over 3 Weeks Online Class: Casting Exercises and Direct Yourself Techniques with Ned Lott, Casting Director, Voice Director and Producer Ned has a wide range of producing, voice directing and casting experience for animation. He was a Producer, Voice Director, and Casting Director with the Walt Disney Studios on seven Studio Ghibli titles, including Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar™ nominated theatrical release “Howl’s...

Wednesday Jul 12th, 7–8:30pm Eastern Time

 (3 sessions)

$249 total

3 sessions

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Pitch Lab: Deliver A Killer Presentation

General Assembly @ Online Class Livestream, San Francisco, CA 00000

Pitch Lab: Deliver A Killer Presentation Like A Stand-Up Comedian! Due to the current health concerns, all GA short-form events, workshops & bootcamps will temporarily be held online - including this one. Registered students will be notified 24 hours in advance of this program with information on how to log in to the Zoom Meeting Room and other tools you'll need for the session. Registration for this class will close 2 hours prior to the...

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Improv 101

Berkeley Improv @ 6501 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609

Taking improv for the first time? This is a great place to start. Play fun improv games that unleash your imagination, confidence, and spontaneity. Amaze yourself as you create stories and scenes on the spot. Play together with fun people who like to laugh. Enjoy a supportive environment that promotes cooperation and positive thinking. Discover how improvisation can feel natural and effortless. Learn how improv can improve people skills. Shy people...

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Intro to Improv

BATS Improv @ B350 Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA 94123

If you’ve ever been intrigued by improv and want to see what it’s all about, this one-time, fun introduction to improv is just for you! In this 3-hour workshop you’ll learn the basics of improvised theatre — spontaneity, playfulness, creativity, listening, storytelling, and more — through fun games and exercises. Our coaches create a safe, inviting environment for trying new things and taking a few risks. You’ll stretch your boundaries...

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Improv 201

Berkeley Improv @ 6501 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609

Ready to dive deeper into improv? Learn principles and skills to unleash your creativity, connect with your scene partners, and create scenes people care about.  Laugh and learn with people who want to have fun in a safe and supportive environment.  

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Improv for the Professional

Berkeley Repertory Theatre @ 2025 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94704

We’ve all heard the buzz: Improv is no longer just for actors. Theatre artists possess many of the skills regularly sought after in today’s economy—creativity, resiliency, agility, courage, collaborative awareness, and high levels of emotional intelligence. “The Master of Fine Arts is the new MBA.” So argued author Daniel Pink in his seminal New York Times story about the new creative economy. While this is an extreme statement,...

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$250

5 sessions

Improv for Shy People

BATS Improv @ 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123

Signing up for an improv class may be the last thing on your mind if you consider yourself shy, but at BATS, learning improv is extremely safe and supportive. And shy folks can especially benefit from improv skills such as spontaneity, flexibility, and social/emotional risk taking. Taught by coaches experienced in creating a comfortable, safe environment, this class introduces the basic concepts and skills of improvised theatre — spontaneity, playfulness,...

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Improv for Real Life

Berkeley Improv @ 6501 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609

Can improv really change your life?  You bet!  In this series of workshops, you’ll learn improv skills and values that can enhance your joy and self confidence in all kinds of real world situations: casual conversations, dating, interviews, presentations and more.  Gain poise and presence, improve body language awareness, and enhance your capacity for spontaneity, teamwork and meaningful connection.  Fun and supportive...

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$110

3 sessions

Thursday Night Drop-In Improv

Leela @ 901 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Come play, bring a friend, and meet new people in Leela's weekly drop-in improv class: The Art of Improvisation! In this on-going class you'll be introduced to Leela's signature style of improvisation: joyful play, expressing your authentic self, truthful scenework, ensemble building, group mind, character development, detailed space object work, multiple forms, and "Yes, and!" This class is a valuable opportunity for experienced actors/improvisors...

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Monday Night Drop-In Improv

Leela @ 901 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Come play, bring a friend, and meet new people in Leela's weekly drop-in improv class: The Art of Improvisation! In this on-going class you'll be introduced to Leela's signature style of improvisation: joyful play, expressing your authentic self, truthful scenework, ensemble building, group mind, character development, detailed space object work, multiple forms, and "Yes, and!" This class is a valuable opportunity for experienced actors/improvisors...

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Improv I: Let's Play

Leela @ 901 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103

In Leela’s signature level I class, you will experience the transformative nature of group play. Lessons are firmly rooted in technique and theory from Viola Spolin’s theater games, mindfulness, dance/movement, sound/music, and child's play. You will learn a vast array of techniques to tap into pure spontaneity, creativity, and collaboration. Learn to trust and act on impulse, increase comfort with the unknown, become more flexible, develop problem...

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$265

6 sessions

Foundation 3

BATS Improv @ 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123

In Foundation 3 improvisers use scene work to develop specific skills such as ensemble, character, acting, and other advanced improv skills. The smaller class size gives students more opportunity to work and gives coaches a chance to provide more detailed feedback. In the first session, students identify their improv objectives, and the coach customizes the rest of the sessions accordingly. Foundation 3 is a great tune-up for students...

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$299

6 sessions

Foundation 1

BATS Improv @ 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123

Foundation 1 is our fun introduction to the joys and thrills of improvisation and the BATS style of improvised theatre. Students learn improv concepts and vocabulary, practice new skills, and perform in a safe, friendly atmosphere. Through games and exercises, you’ll play, explore, and experiment with creating characters and scenes, guided by one of our seasoned coaches. Foundation 1 is all about unleashing your innate skill. Are you human?...

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$299

5 sessions

Foundation 2

BATS Improv @ 3435 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94110

In Foundation 2, students use the tools they developed in Foundation 1 as they learn more games and formats, build performance skills, and explore their own style of play. Students are introduced to teamwork, stage skills, CROWE (character, relationship, objective, where, emotion), narrative, and scene work and solidify their understanding of status and other concepts from Foundation 1. Though the emphasis is very much on fun, the class...

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$299

6 sessions

Beginning Improvisation

Berkeley Repertory Theatre @ 2025 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94704

Gain experience and understanding of the philosophies and fundamentals of improvisational theatre via a Keith Johnstone (IMPRO)-based practice in this beginning class. Through playful, interactive theatre games and storytelling, students are introduced to the elements of spontaneity, listening, accepting, and responding. This methodology helps students access their imagination, free their inhibitions, and increase their confidence. This class, taught...

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$180

5 sessions

Jumping In With Both Feet 1

BATS Improv @ B350 Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA 94123

Prerequisite: Foundation 3 and above How do we start scenes with confidence, variety, vitality and clarity ?  How do we start in the beginning, the middle, the end of something?  How do we make the most of the initial “Big Bang” of scenes? In this class, we'll work on "hitting the stage" with energy and commitment and the elements that help us do that:  Volume, Clarity, Specificity, Implied History, Emotions, Agreement....

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$180

4 sessions

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