Gary's Info
TV and film actor, director, comedian and a master improvisational acting coach whose 30 years as a performer and improv teacher has helped transform the lives of thousands of people, both on- and off-screen.It was Gary’s 18-year association with world-renowned theater educator and author, Viola Spolin – famous for training the very first improvisational theater troupe in the US which led to the creation of today’s well-known Second City improv troupe – that has provided the foundation for his work today. In 1988 Gary co-founded the Spolin Players improv troupe (www.spolinplayers.com), and is the only master teacher to have ever earned an endorsement from both Viola Spolin and her son, the legendary original director of Second City, Paul Sills
For more info: http://www.spolingamesonline.org/workshops/
"Gary Schwartz is a gifted player and coach. He has a thorough understanding of my work." - Viola Spolin
"Gary Schwartz was very close to Viola for years, and one of her best students. I've had him in several workshops now and find he's the best side coach around, including me." - Paul Sills
"Gary’s work is crucial for any actor who wants to work in the Theater or on Camera. He is a great teacher who knows what the golden keys of Improvisation are and can hand them to you if you will take them. He changed my performing life." - Richard Brestoff, Author of Great Acting Teachers and Their Methods
