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Sacramento

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ENROLL
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October 25, 2026 10:00 AM
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ENROLL
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October 24, 2026 4:00 PM
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October 24, 2026
ENROLL
INSTRUCTED BY:
MARY McCUSKER
ABOUT

Improvisation is a valuable skill for both comedic and dramatic work. Most sitcom actors have come from or worked with an improv group for many years. Film directors will often have actors improvise their entire scene, whether in rehearsals or while cameras are rolling. Improv teaches you to think on your feet and be spontaneous in working with your fellow actors.

This workshop will have a mix of both short form and long form improv where the focus is on creating characters. The emphasis is not about being funny but creating situations to explore truthful characters and story.

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CREATIVITY AND SPONTANEITY

Thinking on Your Feet: Developing the ability to respond quickly and creatively.

Letting Go of Perfection: Embracing mistakes as opportunities and reducing self-judgment.

Imagination Exercises: Using prompts and games to stretch your creativity.

This isn't just a great skill for acting, it's a great skill for life. Come have some fun and learn IMPROV from one of the best in the business.

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INSTRUCTORS

Mary McCusker

She’s been an acting coach in LA for over 25 years and is trusted by some of the biggest talent agencies and directors in the business. Her set coaching credits include Insurgent, Big Miracle, Disney’s Up, The Conners, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Parenthood, Haunted Hathaways, and Malcolm in the middle. She's also an adjunct professor teaching acting & improv for LMU & UCLA.

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LEARN:

  • CORE IMPROV SKILLS
  • "Yes, And": The golden rule of improv — accepting what your scene partner says ("yes") and adding to it ("and").
  • Listening and Responding: Active listening so you can respond naturally and stay in the moment.
  • Making Strong Offers: How to initiate scenes with clear ideas, characters, or emotions.
  • Supportive Collaboration: Building scenes together rather than competing for laughs or control.

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Information  

Price: $150

Workshop: 3 Hours

Class Size: 16 Students

Ages: 18 & Up

Location: Folsom, CA

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2 SESSIONS

SESSION 1: Saturday, Oct 24th, 4-7pm

SESSION 2: Sunday, Oct 25th, 10am-1pm

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PRE-REQUISITE

None. Come have some fun!

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STUDENT
TESTIMONIALS
Mereani Sovaki
Actor

"I've been a student at Studio 24 since 2011 and I consider myself so lucky. They are so professional and they just want to see us as actors thrive and succeed. I can always ask them anything about this business because it's honest and genuine!"

Andrea St. Clair
Actor

"Cody really knows the business and utilizes this knowledge to push his clients and students to be BETTER than the best they can be. Cody knows that it is one thing to be a fantastic actor in the Sacramento market, but he goes several steps further to ensure that each of his students can be the best in the LA market as well. I have grown so much as an actor through Cody's coaching that I truly believe that the moment I decide to hit the LA market, I will be ready to tackle any challenge that comes my way."

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