IMPROV TRAINING CENTER
The goal of iO West’s Training Center is to introduce performers to longform improvisation through iO’s signature form, The Harold.
Each level of iO West’s Improv Training program is designed to build upon the previous level of study, including the class performances in Levels 4, 5 & 6.
Internships Available for Classes
iO West’s internship program allows students to work at the theatre in exchange for improv classes. If you are interested in an internship, please fill out an application and return to the iO West Office or Box Office. Applications can also be emailed to info@iowest.com .
To download the Internship application Click Here
Internships are only available to currently enrolled students.
Please call the Training Center with any additional questions!
Registration
Current Schedule
CLASS SESSION #1
JAN 2008 – MAR 2008
(CLASSES BEGIN JAN 5 – END MAR 1)
Classes meet once per week for 8 consecutive weeks
IMPROV CLASSES:
LEVEL 1 IMPROV
January 2009 Classes
Mon 7-10 – BEGINS 1/5 BRIDGET KLOSS (BB) CLOSED
Wed 7-10 – BEGINS 1/7 SCOT ROBINSON (BB) CLOSED
Sat 12-3 – BEGINS 1/10 IRENE WHITE CLOSED (BB)
Sun 12-3 – BEGINS 1/11 DAVE HILL (BB)
LEVEL 2 IMPROV
January 2009 Classes
Mon 7-10 – BEGINS 1/5 MARION OBERLE (ADT)
Thu 7-10 – BEGINS 1/8 BRANDON SORNBERGER (S2) CLOSED
Sat 3-6 – BEGINS 1/10 JIM WOODS (BB) CLOSED
LEVEL 3 IMPROV
January 2009 Classes
Wed 7-10 – BEGINS 1/7 JIM WOODS (ADT)
Thu 7-10 – BEGINS 1/8 CRAIG CACKOWSKI (ADT) CLOSED
Sat 3-6 – BEGINS 1/10 SHULIE COWEN (ADT) CLOSED
LEVEL 4 IMPROV
January 2009 Classes
Tue 7-10 – BEGINS 1/6 SCOT ROBINSON (BB) CLOSED
Sat 12-3 – BEGINS 1/10 DAVE HILL (ADT)
L4 CLASS SHOWS: 1/18, 2/1, 2/15, 3/1
LEVEL 5 IMPROV
January 2009 Classes
Thu 7-10 – BEGINS 1/8 JAMES GRACE (BB) CLOSED
Sat 3-6 – BEGINS 1/10 BRIDGET KLOSS (MS)
L5 CLASS SHOWS: 1/11, 1/25, 2/8, 2/22
LEVEL 5b IMPROV
January 2009 Classes
Tue 7-10 – BEGINS 1/6 CRAIG CACKOWSKI (S2) CLOSED
L5B CLASS SHOWS: 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28
LEVEL 6 IMPROV
January 2009 Classes
Tue 7-10 – BEGINS 1/6 ERIC HUNICUTT (ADT) CLOSED
Sat 12-3 – BEGINS 1/10 DEREK MILLER (MS)
L6 CLASS SHOWS: 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1
REGISTRATION FOR JANUARY ’09 IMPROV CLASS LEVELS 2-6 WILL BEGIN SATURDAY DEC. 13, 2008
How to register:
In Person: Register at the iO West Theatre between 11AM-6pm on Saturday, Dec 13th.
Online: Register using PayPal beginning at 11am on Saturday, Dec 13th.
(Please Note: only FULL payments are accepted online. Partial tuition payments must be made in person.)
NO PHONE REGISTRATION will be accepted until Noon on Monday, December 15th.
Cost per session is $335 plus a $10.00 processing charge for online payments.
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WRITING CLASSES:
Next session begins January 2009
Writing Level 1: Structure
Mondays 7-10pm
Begins Jan. 5th
Introduction to the comic structure. This class breaks down and examines the mechanics of comedy. Comic structure, premise, character, styles, and genre are simplified and explained. This class is perfect for the novice or for experienced writers seeking a return to the basics. Includes in class and homework writing assignments, as well as lecture and guest speakers.
“What I got out of this was a strong grasp of the fundamentals. This is the basics of what you need to know to write comedy.”
Talk Show Writing
Saturdays 3-6pm
Begins Jan. 10th
This 8 week workshop includes everything students need to create a talk show oriented writing portfolio: two-liners, topical joke writing, commentary monologues, character monologues, desk pieces, remote segments, audience interaction, and more. Students leave the course with a standard industry talk show portfolio suitable for submission to agents, producers, and network executives.
Taught by Michael McCarthy
Sitcom Writing
Sundays 12-3pm
Begins Jan. 11th
Taught by Michael McCarthy
Students learn to develop, write, market, and pitch an original sitcom spec script in just 8 weeks!
Saturday Night Live Portfolio CLOSED
Sundays 3-6pm
Begins Jan. 11th
Taught by Michael McCarthy
Saturday Night Live Portfolio
Students create a state-of-the-art portfolio for submission to “Saturday Night Live,” including a cold opening, several monologues, a complete Weekend Update, several digital shorts, film and TV parody sketches, commercial parodies, existing character sketches, as well as the more abstract premises of relationship scenes, teaching scenes, and conceptual scenes. Over the course of eight weeks, the student’s portfolio is written and rewritten with an emphasis on better vs. best—with a live performance of the student’s material available. The eighth and final week is completely devoted to the mechanics of marketing.
WORKSHOPS:
TWO PERSON SHOW MASTER CLASS
Wednesdays 7-10pm
Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 (4 Weeks)
Taught By David Razowsky
$160.00
The male half of Razowsky & Clifford will teach a four-week master class on the art of the two-person improv show. Learn how to create longer sustainable scenes, and discover the elements that make you and your partner different than the other duos out there. Find your scenes quicker and easier, make bolder choices, play slower, go deeper. If you have a partner, bring ’em. If not, find someone you want to work with for four weeks, ask them to join you, and register.
Open to Alumni and current students in Level 4 and above, or with instructor permission
(BB) = Black Box Studio (Enter on Cosmo St, Upstairs)
(ADT) = Andy Dick Theatre (Enter Cosmo St.)
(S2) = Studio 2 Classroom (Enter Cosmo St.)
(MS) = Mainstage (Enter Hollywood Blvd.)
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