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2-Week Animation & Video Game Voice Over Intensive

Acting & Voice Studios @ Online Class via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA

Don't miss our brand new 2-Week Online Animation and Video Game Voice Over Intensive with Pam Goldman - Director of Animation and Talent Agent at Buchwald Agency! This class is for actors ages 16+and will be held online via Zoom. This will be a live interractive class with a Q&A and the opportunity to perform for and get feedback from Pam. You will be able to download the recordings of your performances for educational purposes only. You will...

(24) All levels 16 and older
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$189

2 sessions

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Script School @ 7083 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

In Script School's captivating acting program, young performers embark on a journey of self-expression and theatrical exploration. Led by passionate instructors, this dynamic class offers a supportive environment for kids to enhance their creativity, confidence, and stage presence. Join us and witness the magic of bringing characters to life on stage.

(5) All levels 7 - 16 years old
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Mastering Standup Workshop

The Comedy Institute @ 950 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

If you are serious about stand-up, this is the only class that covers it all. It literally answers every question you have about stand-up and all the ones you haven’t thought of yet. The Only workshop recommended by comedy legend George Wallace. There is nothing like the live experience. It’s true in watching stand-up and it’s true in teaching stand-up. The live class gives you the unique opportunity to interact directly with the instructor,...

(6) All levels 18 and older
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$150

2 sessions

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TV Comedy Pitching

Writing Pad

You’ve worked hard to hone that super-fly pilot premise with hysterical characters, a compelling world, and an amazing pilot episode. So what’s next?  A pitch meeting with a network exec, perhaps? Enter Natalie Gergely, Director of Development for Abominable Pictures and Former Manager of Development at Comedy Central and Nathan Varni, current Director Development, ABC. In this three week Los Angeles comedy pitching class, Natalie will...

(59) All levels 18 and older
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Stand-up Comedy Workshop

El Camino College @ 334 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Get ready to giggle! Tap into your own creative genius and rock the audience with humor. Learn joke writing, improvising skills, how to create characters while developing your stage persona and connecting with any type of audience. Your classroom for this hilariously funny and insightful workshop-style course takes place at The Clown House, a real-life performance studio. You'll get to try out your act on a real stage with a real microphone in hand...

(174) All levels 18 and older
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$59

6 sessions

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Crowd-Work & Riffing

The Comedy Institute @ 950 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Ya know how a veteran comic sounds like he’s just talking and it’s hilarious? That is called “speaking in the language of stand-up”. And it comes from the ability to riff on-stage, using punchline dynamics naturally and creating material entirely in voice. There’s nothing more exciting than when a comedian goes off-book. It’s exciting, electric and dangerous. But when done right, there is nothing that can get an audience on it’s...

(6) All levels 18 and older
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$100
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Storytelling

The Comedy Institute @ 950 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Don’t waste valuable time on stage with stories that don’t belong there. There is an incredible difference between telling a story to a group of friends and storytelling for standup. This workshop teaches you how to tell the difference (or in some cases, create the difference) and how to structure the story to function as stand-up material. Once you understand how storytelling for stand-up is built and operates you can then apply this to every...

(6) All levels 18 and older
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$100
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Handling Hecklers

The Comedy Institute @ 950 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

This 1-night intensive focuses specifically on handling the most difficult moments of any comic’s career. This is the first class ever designed to immerse you in the experience of heckling and walk you through the step-by-step process of analyzing the situation and choosing the appropriate course of action. Whatever the situation, you will know what to do and be able to do it. You will learn: How to read the Heckler How to break down the Heckler...

(6) All levels 18 and older
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$100
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Comedy Cast Intensive

Actors Comedy Studio @ 7461 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

The Comedy Cast Intensive is your gateway to understanding the art of performing and auditioning comedy. Two of the Industry’s top professionals guide you toward success in this dynamic, one-day event. You will learn specific techniques for Sitcom Acting and Auditioning, invaluable inside information about the industry and most importantly, you’ll understand more about who you are in today’s competitive marketplace. It’s also a great starting...

(2) All levels 16 and older
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$195
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Comedy Improv

Mt. San Antonio College @ 4200 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA

It's not just for actors anymore! Explore your love of Improv and discover what it can do to enhance your social and business interactions. Using comedy improve games and a few effective guidelines, you will develop the ability to quickly come up with great responses and the confidence to use them.

(81) All levels 18 and older
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$67

2 sessions

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Modeling: How to Break into the Industry

Los Angeles City College

Learn tips and secrets to having a successful career path in the industry. This intensive workshop will reveal an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the modeling/fashion industry and share real-world advice, featuring guest-speakers from the modeling industry.

(782) All levels 18 and older
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Vocal Yoga--Free Your Throat Chakra

Santa Monica College @ 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

NEW! Many people feel a block in their throat chakra. In this class we will explore deep breathing techniques, yoga asanas for the voice, Fitzmaurice Voicework® and sound healing techniques that return the body to its most natural way of breathing, and sounding. Through Vocal Yoga® work, blocks that have been hindering your breath and vocal expression are removed and you experience a newfound freedom of your voice.  Please read:  ...

(513) All levels 18 and older
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$158

5 sessions

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Voice Over Workshop

Marc Graue Voice Over Studios

This voice over workshop is taught by Marc Graue and the professionals at our studio. Learn everything from interpreting the copy to self direction to developing the right voice to start booking. We will practice looping and voicing to picture and show you how video games are recorded with voxover. We will also critique the quality of your home auditions as well as your demo to make sure you are making the best first impression. There will be lots...

Beginner 18 and older
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TV Storyboarding A Survival Guide

Creative Talent Network @ Virtual Learning

Dive into the nitty gritty with storyboarding for TV. This two hour lecture will provide you with specific entry level job advice and insight into what the industry is really looking for, portfolio tips for extra polish and more.  What Will Be Covered  You'll receive a copy of TV Boards Survival Manual. Mike will go over ideas from the booklet that include the taking of tests to what is expected for entry level jobs. Mike will share...

(3) All levels 18 and older
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Cub College: Acting (Ages 7-10)

Los Angeles City College @ Online/Off Campus

Ever picture yourself on the stage or screen? Here's your chance to learn how to perform through fun activities. Student will need computer/laptop with internet access and audio/video capabilities.  Note:  *Class is held online* Please check your email for class confirmation and meeting links.

(782) All levels 7 - 10 years old
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$69

10 sessions

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Free Workshop

The Comedy Institute @ 733 Seward St, Los Angeles, CA

This is a 100% FREE WORKSHOP. No strings attached, just come, learn and ask questions. Topics to be covered include: The Best way to meet bookers What “finding your voice” really means 3 Golden Rules of Stand-up 5 Major Tools of Modern Stand-up Secret to Pro-grade material Making the tape that gets you booked Biggest mistake comics make when handling a heckler The difference between a joke, a bit and a routine Power of Silence Secret...

(6) All levels 18 and older
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Hosting

The Comedy Institute

The #1 Best way to start getting paid for performing is to be a Good Host. But there is a Big Difference between being a good host and a bad host, and it’s the opposite of what most comics think. Learn: The secrets of opening a show and warming up a crowd How to prepare a captivating introduction To find “targets” in the audience Handling hecklers, ringing phones and difficult situations Joke writing exercises for every situation (Audience...

(6) All levels 18 and older
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Stand Up Comedy & Graduation Performance

West Los Angeles College @ Fine Arts Bldg, Los Angeles, CA

“He knows how to make you funny!” Student evaluations are also full of words like supportive, encouraging, and positive. If you’re interested in performing, writing or producing comedy, award-winning stand-up comic Barry Weisenberg can do for you what he’s done for so many. Learn the fundamentals of stand-up comedy technique, nuances, joke construction, comedic theory, marketing, and producing your own comedy show. Also learn ways to...

(58) All levels 18 and older
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$119

5 sessions

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How To Write Funny

Los Angeles Harbor College Extension

In a hands-on workshop featuring lectures, in-class writing exercises, and supportive feedback, discover how to write a comedic piece that is part story, part essay, part dialogue, and entirely, uniquely “you.”  Learn all about the tools, techniques, and tricks that comedy writers use to get laughs in sitcoms, screenplays, blogs, story nights, and even business presentations.  You’ll also make an exciting discovery: There are no...

(10) All levels 18 and older
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The Stand-Up Spring Workshop

The Stand-Up Workshop

In this workshop, you’ll create a unique and powerful act based on your real life experiences. You’ll learn where to look for the best material, and you’ll be guided through the process of crafting that material into a 5 minute set that will blow people away. If you’ve been writing down joke ideas all your life, or if you’ve just been told you’re a funny person, the workshop teaches how to make your own brand of humor relatable to every...

All levels 18 and older
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