The Groundlings have one weekly long-form show called “The Crazy Uncle Joe Show.”  It is Los Angeles’s longest running long-form improv set, currently at 24 years!

The format is fast, loose, and fun.  Basically, a Montage form executed with clap edits.  There’s no specific agenda regarding narrative, game, or structure.  It’s a joyous, open, quick-scene-based improv workout. 

This format allows the cast to follow whichever comic threads they choose.   Play different characters, cut to non-linear ideas, go forward and backward in Time.  It’s all open.  And - it allows for a lot of notes on a lot of different aspects of improv.  This form will encourage your boldest all-around performance.

Some basic improv experience is recommended.

INSTRUCTOR: Brian Palermo

DAY / TIME: Saturday, August 23rd, 10 - 1 PM

LOCATION: 1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
CLASS SHOW: Sunday, August 24th 7PM

PREREQUISITE: Kickstand Level 3 or equivalent at other theater

ABOUT BRIAN PALERMO
Brian Palermo has been performing improv comedy for 36 years.  And teaching and coaching for more than half of that.  He trained and played with several improv companies but is mostly associated with The Groundlings, where he was a Main Co. member, director, and teacher.
Brian is a 30-year veteran of the entertainment industry, mostly spent as an actor in 
tv and film. His credits include everything from Baywatch to Friends, Curb Your Enthusiasm to Modern Family and Daddy Day Care and The Social Network.
He loves sharing improv stuff and helping others to be more playful!

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