The Groundlings
Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAbout Our Training Program
For over 40 years, The Groundlings School has been one of the leading improv training programs in the country, offering structured improvisation classes taught by teachers trained in the Groundlings program. Classes last six to twelve weeks and are held at the Groundlings Theatre and at G2, the School building located nearby. Classes are offered every day of the week and during mornings, afternoons and evenings.
Classes follow a strict curriculum, building on skills and techniques learned in each session. Requirements exist for advancing from one class level to the next for many classes, although not all. Students will be challenged to engage in the collaborative process of improv and to push their physical and creative boundaries. Basic acting skills will serve a student well, although they are not a requirement. As a leader in the field, students can expect a professional, innovative and rewarding experience from The School.
Our Instructors
Course Catalogue
The Workshop Track Versus the Core Track: Which Class is Right for Me?
Most students begin their training at The Groundlings either in a Workshop A or a Basic class. Both classes introduce the fundamentals of improvisation, but are tailored to fit students with different comfort levels.
IMPROV WORKSHOP A
Improv Workshop A is the first level of the Workshop Track. This class is great for actors and non-actors alike interested in exploring the concepts of improv in a fun and welcoming environment. The class is designed to build self-confidence and to develop creativity. No audition is required to sign up for Improv Workshop A.
Number of class sessions: 6
Length of each class session: 3 hours
Price: $295.00
Improv Workshop A is the first level of the Workshop Track. This class is great for actors and non-actors alike interested in exploring the concepts of improv in a fun and welcoming environment. The class is designed to build self-confidence and to develop creativity. No audition is required to sign up for Improv Workshop A.
Number of class sessions: 6
Length of each class session: 3 hours
Price: $295.00
BASIC
Basic is the first level of the Core Track program. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of improvisation through the use of games and exercises in a fast-paced, challenging environment. Basic lays the foundation for The Groundlings style of improv and sketch, which each level above Basic (Intermediate and Advanced Improv) will build upon. To sign up for a Basic class, you must first pass the Basic Audition.
Number of class sessions: 12
Length of each class session: 3 1/2 hours
Price: $510.00
Basic is the first level of the Core Track program. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of improvisation through the use of games and exercises in a fast-paced, challenging environment. Basic lays the foundation for The Groundlings style of improv and sketch, which each level above Basic (Intermediate and Advanced Improv) will build upon. To sign up for a Basic class, you must first pass the Basic Audition.
Number of class sessions: 12
Length of each class session: 3 1/2 hours
Price: $510.00
AUDITION FOR BASIC
The Groundlings School holds free group auditions for the Basic class multiple times each week. Each audition is run by a Groundlings instructor and consists of exercises indicative of a beginning improv class. The entire audition will be completely improvised; there is no need to prepare any material. Students should bring a headshot and resume, if they have one. If a student passes the audition, their results are valid for up to one year, meaning they may enroll in a Basic class a year after passing the audition. Students who do not pass the audition may audition again after a four month waiting period. During that time, it is encouraged students take Improv Workshop A or an outside acting class. Students may audition up to three times. No guests or spectators may sit in on the audition.
The Groundlings School holds free group auditions for the Basic class multiple times each week. Each audition is run by a Groundlings instructor and consists of exercises indicative of a beginning improv class. The entire audition will be completely improvised; there is no need to prepare any material. Students should bring a headshot and resume, if they have one. If a student passes the audition, their results are valid for up to one year, meaning they may enroll in a Basic class a year after passing the audition. Students who do not pass the audition may audition again after a four month waiting period. During that time, it is encouraged students take Improv Workshop A or an outside acting class. Students may audition up to three times. No guests or spectators may sit in on the audition.
Advancing Through the Core Track:
After completing a Basic class, students meet privately with their instructor to discuss their work. The instructor will recommend that the student move to the next level (Intermediate), repeat Basic or be dismissed from the school.
After completing a Basic class, students meet privately with their instructor to discuss their work. The instructor will recommend that the student move to the next level (Intermediate), repeat Basic or be dismissed from the school.
Registering for a Class:
There are two ways to sign up for a class: online with a credit card or in person with cash, checks or a credit card. The School cannot register students over the phone.
Registration is ongoing and new classes are posted on Monday afternoons throughout the year.
There are two ways to sign up for a class: online with a credit card or in person with cash, checks or a credit card. The School cannot register students over the phone.
Registration is ongoing and new classes are posted on Monday afternoons throughout the year.
SCHOOL REGISTRATION PAGE for up to date offering on the latest class offerings.
A minimum non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $100 (applied to the student's tuition) is required at the time of enrollment. There may also be an additional fee for payment plans at the time of checkout. The School does not offer refunds for classes.
A minimum non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $100 (applied to the student's tuition) is required at the time of enrollment. There may also be an additional fee for payment plans at the time of checkout. The School does not offer refunds for classes.
The School office is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekend hours vary.
7307 MELROSE AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90046
(323) 934-4747 x23
Email: school@groundlings.com
7307 MELROSE AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90046
(323) 934-4747 x23
Email: school@groundlings.com
