The Improv Coach Directory
IMPROV COACHES IN
LOS ANGELES, CA
8 coaches and 3 theatres listed within 50 miles of Los Angeles for team practice, private sessions, corporate workshops, and drop-in classes.
Coaches near Los Angeles
Douglas Sarine
Original CastA passion for presence, POV and adaptive play.
Douglas is an award-winning and lifelong creator who has taught and performed improvisation for over 25 years. He has appeared on shows such as Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Office, and Monk. He has creat
Neiman Araque
Original Cast"The improviser's job is to live an interesting life and tell people about it." - Del Close
Hi! My name is Neiman, and I have been performing improv in LA and Orange County since 2015, starting with Comedy Sportz HSL and spending the last 7 years performing with ImprovCity in Tustin and the
Victor Samuel Lopez
Original CastVictor was a series regular on the Nickelodeon sketch show ALL THAT as a child. Victor has been doing longform improv since 2006. UCB improv/sketch credits include LLOYD NIGHT, MAUDE NIGHT, UNTOLD STO
Sadad Talhouni
Original CastI’m an improviser with 5+ years of experience, performing as a member of ImprovCity’s Main Stage cast. I’ve performed in several improv festivals and taught international as well. I’m proficient in sh
Marina Mastros
Original CastTeacher at UCB. Player with MAX and Sassy Bluff.
Russ Gooberman
Original CastTeacher at LA's oldest improv theater. Meisner-oriented physical play driven by intuition.
Based in Los Angeles, Russ is a veteran of longform improvisation, physical comedy and clown technique. He has appeared on Comedy Central, Buzzfeed and ESPN. His YouTube sketches have accrued over 200
Ben Cassil
Original CastUsing non-judgmental awareness and process-driven coaching to make improv easier and more fun.
Ben Cassil is a comedian, improv teacher, and actor in Los Angeles. Ben teaches improv classes at WE Improv and The Shared Experience including classes on Overcoming Improv Anxiety, The Monoscene, T
Keiko Agena
Original CastMeisner Based Dramatic Improv Teacher
Hi! I’m not currently coaching but I will, at some point, offer workshops so I wanted to join this community on the ground floor. I have no doubt this will grow and grow! Ok, my bio: I do improv, most
Theatres near Los Angeles
ImprovCity
Tustin, CA, USA
ImprovCity has been performing comedy shows throughout Southern California (and across the country) for almost 20 years. Our shows are fast-paced, funny and interactive. Our early shows are rated PG13 and our late shows are uncensored. ImprovCity comedy shows feature professional improv comedians performing short-form improvised games, scenes and songs in a high energy comedic style. And since the show is improvised, no two shows are ever the same!
The Shared Experience Studio
Los Angeles, CA, USA
The Shared Experience Studio is an indie comedy collective, theater and training center in Los Angeles that centers comedians, collaboration and community. Managed by performers who have decades of experience at the major comedy institutions, SES produces fun and original live comedy shows five nights a week. Our unique membership program offers community members the opportunity to become an active participant in the collective and utilize benefits such as free use of the space including the podcast, self tape studio, discounts on classes and a voice in the direction of the studio. Become a member, find your voice and find your people!
WE Improv
Los Angeles, CA, USA
WE was created to provide an inclusive team-focused improv community for all learners. I (Jake Jabbour) am a 2010 TFA Corps Member and have my Master’s in Special Education so educational accessibility is at the forefront of my instruction. Combined with eleven years of improv experience at UCB LA, WE sets out to create a supportive and individualized comedy community. How is WE Improv different from other schools/theaters? 1) The WE curriculum is research-based, multi-modality and designed to be inclusive for all learners. 2) Where other schools require you to see shows, WE creates opportunities for you to be in shows. Every standard curriculum class comes with four performances so you can get reps in and learn from performing. 3) WE workshops are small-group so you can feel part of a team immediately. d) WE will never hold auditions. All residency and house teams are formed out of classes by the team members themselves. Improvisers are empowered to take ownership over their team development and focus.
Improv coaching in Los Angeles
LA improv sits close to the industry, and a lot of players here are working on character and scene craft with an eye on auditions as much as on the stage. The metro is also enormous — a coach who is "nearby" in LA terms can still be an hour away, so it is worth widening your search radius and asking about where a coach is willing to travel.
Every coach on Improv Coach sets their own rates and formats, so you can compare who works with teams your size, who runs corporate workshops, and who is available when your team actually rehearses.
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