Improv Class FAQ's
The classes are taught by 22-year improv
veteran Gerald
Owens. Click here
for more information on the instructor. To register for the classes,
call our 24-hour voicemail at (305) 461-1161 and leave
a message, or click on the link to e-mail us directly at lafimprov@aol.com
Frequently Asked Questions About Improv Classes
When does the class begin?
The upcoming class schedule can be seen on our main improv classes page. Click here.
How many classes do I have
to take? Do I have to pay for a set number of classes?
Each level is six weeks. The current class is Level One. The tuition is $199.
Do I need any prior experience
or training?
No, it is an introductory level class.
But what if I'm not funny?
It's an acting class, not an improvisational
comedy class. Being funny involves a whole separate set of obligations
which you need not worry about in the basic level. Scenes may
be funny, dramatic, or a combination of the two. If you master
basic improv skills and you want to audition for Laughing Gas,
we will then offer you advanced training concentrating on improv
comedy during our rehearsals.
Will this class prepare
me for a career in stand-up comedy?
Not directly. Though there is a nationally
known chain of comedy clubs known as "The Improv," stand-up
comedy is a different art form based on prepared monologues with
very little improvisational content. However, an ability to think
on your feet will be helpful if you wish to pursue it.
But I'm not an entertainer.
Can improv help me in everyday life?
Sure! Improv teaches you to think on your
feet, particularly if you have to deal with the public. Teachers,
sales people, lawyers and executives can all benefit from improvisational
training. Improv will give you new insight into relationships
and personal strategies.
I'm interested in professional
acting. Do you offer any other acting classes?
Laughing Gas director and staff instructor
Gerald
Owens offered classes in improvisation,
scene study and monologues at the John
Robert Powers School in West Palm
Beach, and has taught scene study and monologue classes previously through Miami's PAAF Workshop and others. However, at present his sessions are limited to improvisation classes. He is available as a private acting coach for actors who wish to prepare audition material. Click here
to inquire about private coaching.
However, a wide range of classes are available
elsewhere in South Florida. The Actor's
Info Booth includes valuable information
for both novice and experienced actors, as well as a wide range
of classes featuring teachers from Florida and guest instructors
from Los Angeles or New York.
The
Acting School of South Florida in
Hollywood, Florida, also offers a selection of classes in scene
study, audition technique, acting for the camera and more.
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