Please contact Wendy Sheridan, Education Coordinator, for guidance, 818.377.3600. ex. 111 or email.

Prerequisite: Adults (18 and over)

The Kalmensons were able to join forces with a uniquely qualified actor, teacher, and lecturer to kick off their Improvisational Adventure. With a biography that could start a handsome paper drive, Stephen Tobolowsky brings with him a verve and compassion for actors second to none. Stephen shares his in-depth knowledge of Stanislavski, along with more than two hundred theatrical credits.

"Life is a constant Improvisation." For years we've been recommending Voice Over Actors to study improv. Now we're going to blow you away with this excellent workout!

Comedy & Drama 

  • Understatement
  • Overstatement
  • Contrast
  • Movement
  • Satire
  • The Serious, the Absurd
  • Listening
  • Behavior
  • Group Improvs and much, much more!
  • Why we improvise (an incomplete list):

Theatre

  • as a rehearsal technique
  • as an audition tool
  • to expand your understanding of your part

Television

  • to come up with alternate lines
  • to amuse the crew

TV Dramas

  • a rehearsal technique
  • to assist camer moves
  • to generate alternate lines
  • to come up with a script

Film

  • to assist with camera moves
  • to create lead ins and outs for scenes
  • to create off-camera scenes (that may become on camera scenes)
  • to fill in specifics left out by a writer
  • to find the reality of multiple takes and "TV takes"

Voice Over & Commercials

  • lead-ins and lead-outs
  • creating an on-camera or on-mic LIFE with a partner

Schedule

Improv with Stephen Tobolowsky | IMDb

Schedule TBD

Ready to find out more?

Fasten your seat belt! You will know the truth of voice over.

Enrollment Details

Class Size: 17 student maximum - must be 17 years or older.

Cycles: 6 consecutive weeks 

Tuition: $800 (prices are subject to change; call to verify)

VISA / MASTERCARD / AMERICAN EXPRESS / DISCOVER 

Make-up & Refund Policy: No class make-ups or refunds for missed classes.

Location: The Actors Group • 2813 W. Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA 91505 (map)

Materials: Will be assigned week to week.

Instructor: Stephen Tobolowsky

​Note: All classes are conducted in English.

Questions? Please Contact us!