
This one-day workshop introduces students to the fundamentals of improv in an open, welcoming environment.
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Full · waitlist · Saturdays 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
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This one-day workshop introduces students to the fundamentals of improv in an open, welcoming environment.
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Full · waitlist · Saturdays 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Improv Lab focuses on expanded character development and advanced scene work through improv and writing exercises, and culminaties in an improv performance on the Gary Austin Stage.
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM · 11 sessions

This 6-session workshop teaches the fundamentals of improvisation for beginners. No audition required!
Mon, Nov 2 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · 6 sessions

This 6-session class builds off the concepts explored in Workshop A with an emphasis on character work.
Tue, Nov 3 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · 6 sessions

A 4-class series featuring improv games and exercises that culminates in a performance.
Tue, Nov 3 · 2:00 – 5:30 PM

In-person scene study with David Coury for actors who completed the 6-Week technique course. Work on scenes from plays, monologues, or Uta Hagen object exercises; furniture and set pieces provided. Meets 4 times in the term; actors work each class.
Tue, Nov 3 · 3:00 – 7:30 PM · Full · waitlist · Tuesdays 3:00 PM · Through Nov 17 · 4 sessions

Joe’s Acting Classes support actors at every level in their Acting Practice. Class focus includes on-camera auditions, cold readings, scene study, monologues, character development, set ready exercises, and script analysis. Each student works a minimum of three times per class.
Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM · Tuesdays 7:00 PM


This 12-session class uses the skills developed in Basic to concentrate on scene work and character development.
Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM · 12 sessions

Learn the process of creating live sketch comedy from the first idea to the writing process to the execution of the performance. Get skills in writing material for yourself. Be prepared to write a new sketch every week. Actors of all levels of experience are encouraged; familiarity with improv is strongly suggested. Explore the process from coming up with ideas all the way to performing in a final showcase.
Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 – 10:00 PM · Wednesdays 7:00–10:00 PM


Advanced 1-day workshops taught by David Lee Strasberg, designed for experienced Method Actors to continue their training. Free for current students.
Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Through Dec 12

In-person intensive! Improve your Sound, Stamina, Range & Power.
Tue, Nov 17 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Nov 17 – Nov 17 · 1 session

This 2-Day Intensive takes place in-person at our Los Angeles studio and is taught by AmSAT certified Alexander Technique teachers, Jennifer Schulz & Nick George. Introductory weekend intensive covering foundational principles of the Alexander Technique for actors; covers the first half of the 8-week course condensed into two days.
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Full · waitlist · Dec 12 – Dec 13 · 2 sessions

A scene study and acting technique intensive. Meets in person.
Sat, Jan 23 · 3:30 – 7:30 PM · Starts Jan 23 · Teens

A weekly scene study class designed to sharpen an actors script analysis and overall acting skills.
Sun, Feb 14 · 4:00 – 7:00 PM · Full · waitlist · Sundays 4:00–7:00 PM · Teens

Once a week session on the foundations of the Grennell method. Rooted in our unique philosophy of “Ownership”—a discipline designed to liberate the actor from judgment, fear of…
Ongoing enrollment confirmed · Starts Jan 10 · 12 weeks · Application required

Once a week session designed for actors who are new to the screen, or those returning to training who want to build a more reliable foundation on camera.
Ongoing enrollment · 12 weeks · Application required

Using unique tools from the Gerry Grennell Method, this course is designed to develop the actor’s ability to prepare and deliver sophisticated, emotionally truthful auditions for film and…
Ongoing enrollment confirmed · 6 weeks · Application required

Using unique tools from the Gerry Grennell Method, this course is designed to develop the actor’s ability to prepare and deliver sophisticated, emotionally truthful auditions for film and television, with particular emphasis on self-taping, persona preparation, and working under professional audition conditions.
Ongoing enrollment confirmed · Starts Nov 1 · 6 weeks · Application required

A weekly session for the mature actor, focusing on the core pillars of the Grennell Method in a dedicated environment for over 40s.
Ongoing enrollment confirmed · 12 weeks · Adults · Application required