Doing slow improv leads to great scene work that's easy and inspired. But sometimes when we get out of practice, we get off track and our improv suffers. We struggle and it's frustrating. This advanced level class is for people who want to continue improving their slow improv. The last class will include an online […]
In this class we will continue to build off our short form skills to learn how to create fully improvised scenes. We will accomplish this with a series of fun games and exercises that will make scene work as easy as having a conversation. The final class will be a show at The Laughing Academy […]
Doing slow improv leads to great scene work that's easy and inspired. But sometimes when we get out of practice, we get off track and our improv suffers. We struggle and it's frustrating. This advanced level class is for people who want to continue improving their slow improv. The last class will include an online […]
Everyone can improvise, especially actors. Improvising can be as easy as having a conversation. Actors think they need a script, but they are wrong. Improvising is acting. And when they apply their acting skill to improv, they will see how easy and fun it can be and feel more confident that they can do it. […]
Long form should be easy and fun. But if you are a seasoned improviser, it can be frustrating when you're missing opportunities to get the laughs and do shows you are proud of. If you are a seasoned improviser who wants to be a great long form player, it doesn't take much time to get you back on track. In […]
In this class we will continue to build off our short form skills to learn how to create fully improvised scenes. We will accomplish this with a series of fun games and exercises that will make scene work as easy as having a conversation. The final class will be a show at The Laughing Academy […]
Some improv teachers (including myself) will say over and over again “Don’t try to be funny.” That can be confusing. A better approach is, “play the reality of the scene.” When improviser do that, especially when they are given a certain task, the funny will show up without them trying. In improv, the more believable you […]
Like many of you, I love to catch up on entertainment late at night before bed, and lately, I've seen some really great TV shows, movies, stand-up specials and documentaries that have reminded me of my own journey as an improviser. So if you're looking for a little creative inspiration, here are a few things […]
Everyone can improvise, especially actors. Improvising can be as easy as having a conversation. Actors think they need a script, but they are wrong. Improvising is acting. And when they apply their acting skill to improv, they will see how easy and fun it can be and feel more confident that they can do it. Jimmy Carrane has been teaching improv in […]
Want to check out Jimmy's improv classes without leaving your house? Join us for this one-time class where you will learn how to slow your improv down so you can make it as easy as a conversation. All of Jimmy's classes and workshops teach you how to get out of your head and into your […]