Tue, November 10, 2026 @ 7:00 PM PST
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• Multiple prices
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Tue
Nov 10
7:00 PM
Tue
Nov 17
7:00 PM
Tue
Nov 24
7:00 PM
Tue
Dec 1
7:00 PM
Tue
Dec 8
7:00 PM
Tue
Dec 15
7:00 PM
Tue
Dec 22
7:00 PM
Description
WHEN: SEVEN Tuesdays, from November 10th - December 22nd
SHOW:Our student showcase will be in mid-December
COST: from $220, payment plans available
AGES: Suitable for ages 15+ SIZE: No more than 12 students per class OPEN TO: Only those who've completed our Foundations level class or an equivalent intro class at another improv school MUST: Read & agree to our studio policies prior to registration WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: ππΌππΌππΌππΌ
Our Advanced Workshop focuses on developing and then refining core improvisation skills directly and organically. We'll learn to use key skills from the worlds of acting, comedy, psychology, and even meditation to help deepen your awareness WHILE you're improvising.
In addition to what David mentions in the video above, our curriculum also touches on:
Discovering/Leaning into relationships during scene work
Learning and developing story awareness
Allowing & discovering versus forcing ideas or comedy
Learning the difference between "Primary" & "Secondary" characters
Stagecraft and the basics of stage directions
When and why to use various types of entrances, exits, and edits
Developing compelling characters
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR: David is the founder of Change Through Play and has been improvising for over 30 years. He originally learned improv at The Groundlings in LA, before shifting to work with Stan Wells at his Empty Stage Theater for a decade. After short stints at ACME comedy theater and Second City LA, David went on to study with Stan's teacher, Emmy-Winning director Bill Steinkellner, where he still trains when in LA. David's been a member of SAG/AFTRA since 1993 and continues to work in movies, TV shows, and national commercials. David's acted with and directed some of his comedy and acting heroes including Jon Larroquette, Ray Romano, Jon Lovitz, The Kids in the Hall, Mindy Sterling, Lynne Stewart, and many more.
RAMP: We've got ADA ramps for access into all buildings.
TRI-MET: The 54 Bus stops 100 yards from our front door.
MUST READS: By purchasing a class, series, or workshop, students state that they have read and agree toour studio policies regarding pricing, community, health, and use of photographs & videos.