101  Is the Loneliest Number

Designating classes as certain "levels" is not always the best way to differentiate them.  Contact me and let's speak about
your background.  I will recommend a class. If one of mine is not the right fit, let's collaborate to create something that works for you.

2020 Schedule

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Tuesday Mornings - ONLINE (UNTIL WE ARE ALL FREE-RANGE AGAIN)
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
$40/class

​The Tuesday morning class takes place in the beautiful National Opera Center space. We typically have a mix of improvisers that range from experienced to novice. You will be made to feel welcome whether it is your first day or you are a pro. We usually start with physical warm-ups and spontaneity games that connect the group to one another, then practice the building blocks of scenes, culminating in full scenes and narratives, which can be comic or poignant. The emphasis is always on the relationship between the characters and playing truthfully at the top of your intelligence. As much as possible, each class is customized to the needs of the participants in the room.

The National Opera Center
330 Seventh Avenue, 7th Floor, (call/write for room #)
New York, NY 10001

The building is located  between 28th and 29th streets. The number 1 train takes you right there. 
The 2, 3, N, and R trains are just blocks away.​

Tuesday Daytime Improv

$40.00

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Tuesday Nights - ONLINE 
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
$40/class

The Tuesday evening class is on the same block as a Trader Joe’s, so prepare to get groceries when we are done. This class (as with the morning section) explores all possible improv skills — spontaneity, yes-and, heightening, finding the game or hook or the scene, techniques for dramatic change, status, and more. These techniques can be mastered by anyone, from introvert to extrovert, native born or English as a second language, non-actor or stage veteran. Regardless of background, the bottom line is two hours of laughing and creative play. If that weren't enough improv brings confidence and expansive thinking to all areas of your life.

n.b. First timers have the option of meeting with the instructor before class  to get familiarized with improv fundamentals.​​

Yeoryia Studios
2067 Broadway, 4th Floor (call/write for room #)
New York, NY 10023

The building is located between 71st and 72nd streets, near the 1, 2, and 3 trains. The B and C trains are two blocks away.

Tuesday Night Improv

$40.00

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Saturday Afternoon -- Performance Improv -- ONLINE (by permission of instructor)
4:00 p.m. to 600 p.m. 
$40/Class

This class is aimed at improvisers who want to hone their skills and have an opportunity to perform. During some stretches of the year, it will be a drop-in class, at other times, we will commit to an 8-week stretch followed by an onstage show.

Depending on demand, a separate Saturday section may also be set-up for novice or less experienced improvisers to learn and then level-up to the performance class.

Yeoryia Studios
2067 Broadway (btw 71/72 Sts), 5th Floor, Room #59, “Carmen”
New York, NY 10023

Saturday Afternoon — Performance Improv

$40.00

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Saturday Afternoon -- Musical Improv Intensive (every two weeks) - ONLINE
2020 Dates: Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 21, Apr 4, 18, May 2, 16 ... and every two weeks until further notice  
Noon - 2:00 p.m. and 2:00 pm to 4:00 p.m.
$40. 

Learn how to create laugh-inducing lyrics and sensational songs on the spot.
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In this class we will work on some or all of the following skills: rhyming, creating songs using “forwards and backwards” techniques, narrative and joke-form approaches, understanding song structure, improvising in different song styles, putting lyrics to existing melodies, creating new songs from scratch, and writing impromptu parodies. We will build the skills necessary to eventually create an entire musical from an audience suggestion.

Each time we meet, the syllabus is a combination of practicing previously learned skills as well as taking on new challenges. Each month there are wonderful familiar faces as well as talented new ones. 

Students of all skill levels welcome. Singing proficiency not required.

Yeoryia Studios
2067 Broadway (btw 71/72 Sts), 5th Floor, Room #59, “Carmen"
New York, NY 10023​

Musical Improv Intensive

$40.00

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Sunday Early Evening - Improv - ONLINE
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
$40

As an actor, it can be advantageous to improvise with other actors. In most cases, they use their space on stage well, use fuller and more varied voices, and have better control of their bodies. In this improv class, you will be working with other performers — some working in the business, others aspiring. You will see the strong connections between good acting and good improvisation and how each skill will help the other.

Sunday Early Evening - Improv for Actors (once a month)

$40.00

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Custom Classes
Sundays for Beginners, Kids' Workshops, You Name It

I'm happy to put together classes as the demand arises.  Toward this end, I teach beginner classes, classes for children (who are natural improvisers), and corporate workshops.  Want a class taught in your office? With a specific group of friends?   At a day and time of your choosing?  One of the basics of improv is to say, "Yes, and" — so I will say, "yes" ​and "we will make it happen."

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Private Coaching
Public speaking, Work presentations, Solo shows, Monologues (performance and creation), Stand-Up, Etc.
$150/hour

There are some arenas where working one-on-one is preferable. For example, if English is your second language, you might wish to work on bettering your communication skills in a private setting. Introverts might choose to work at their own pace and without any pressure to please their classmates. But you could also be an extrovert and still benefit from private lessons. Perhaps you have a solo show and you want to brainstorm with an experienced writer and performer. Perhaps you have a task that is very specific to your profession, e.g. answering challenging questions on the spot. Whatever the reason, I am happy to work with you privately.​

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