IMPROV WORKSHOP
Get ready for a night packed with big laughs, bold choices, and unforgettable moments!
We’ll dive into a high energy, feel good space where creativity runs wild and everyone’s got your back. Mary and Cody are bringing the fun with dynamic games and imagination sparking exercises as we explore both short-form and long-form improv.
Who’s it for?
Brand new to improv? Perfect. No experience needed, just bring your curiosity. You’ll learn a ton and have a blast doing it.
Feeling a little rusty? Shake it off and jump back in. This is your playground to loosen up and sharpen those skills.
Want to feel more free in your scripted scenes? Improv is your secret weapon. Get more present, more playful, and more fearless in your scenes.
Improv pro? Come out and play! Flex those muscles, try something new, and have some seriously good fun.
Come ready to laugh hard, support each other, and surprise yourself. Let’s make some magic.
INSTRUCTORS
Mary McCusker
Mary has over 30 years of improv experience as both a performer and a teacher. She's an author, on set coach, and an adjunct professor at UCLA and LMU where she teaches IMPROV. 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, to name a few.
Cody Dorkin
Cody is the owner of Studio 24 and has been working in the entertainment industry for over 30 years working for almost every major studio and network. He is a Master Acting Coach with over 2 decades of experience amassing over 16,000 teaching hours with actors.
CORE IMPROV SKILLS
Learn the golden rules of improv to keep your scenes moving forward.
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.
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.
Saturday, March 21st, 7:00-10:00pm
Total Cost: $150
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Ages: 18 & Up
Location: North Hollywood, CA
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"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."
"I will always recommend Studio 24, especially to new actors. Their staff is polite, professional and accommodating. In no way shape or form do I feel like I am just another number or a pay check to them. They are more than willing to help with any questions I have and I truly feel like they care about my dreams and ambitions. Cody takes his time in class and makes sure that everyone has honest insight on their performance. He is not afraid to let you know what you did right or wrong and this in turn allows actors to continue to grow to their full potential. I have had several compliments on how my acting has improved since I have started taking Studio 24's classes. And if that isn't enough, the products that Studio 24 has produced for me were absolutely amazing. The quality of my headshots and demo reel was clear and I feel more than confident submitting them to casting sites."