Our classes and workshops encourage exploration, experimentation, and growth.
We move past outdated methods to develop work that feels connected, personal, and fun.
Led by Chris Alvarado, these classes reflect years of work on stage and in the classroom.
Classes
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This is the classic 8-week improv class, designed for returning students and new faces alike. We’ll focus on scene work, heightening our listening skills, staying present, and finding what's funny organically.
No “level system.” No formulas. Just thoughtful reps and focused feedback.
Price: $499
Dates: Thursdays August 7 - September 25
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM (Pacific Time)
Location: Santa Monica Playhouse
Limited Class Size
Cost: $499
Early bird: $449 (available until spots fill). Use code EARLYAUGUST at checkout.
All experience levels welcome.
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Zach's weekend workshop is about taking solid scene work and pushing it into unexpected territory. No rules, just bold choices and fearless play. We’re not just doing improv, we’re bending it. All levels welcome. You’ll leave sharper, braver, and way more advanced.
Dates: Saturday and Sunday, July 5 & 6
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Pacific Time)
Location: Santa Monica Playhouse
Limited Class Size
Cost: $200
All experience levels welcome.
This class is for returning students or performers who have worked with Chris before. Each week, you’ll perform multiple shows in class, get individual feedback, and work on becoming a sharper, more confident performer in a space designed for performance.
Dates: Tuesdays- Sept 2 - Oct 21
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Location: Fanatic Salon Theater
Limited Class Size
Cost: $499
Early bird: $449 (available until spots fill)
Use code EARLYSEPT at checkout.
This class is for returning students. If you haven’t worked with Chris, please reach out before registering.
We’re excited to welcome special guests Hysteria, a team from San Diego!. Don’t miss this night of playful improv with some of our favorite people.
We love doing this show, and we'd love to see you there!
Date: Friday, July 11
Time: 8 PM
Cost: $12 adv/ $15 door
Location: Theater 68 in North Hollywood
Testimonials
Jaymie P.
Chris is the only coach with whom I've worked who genuinely cares about the success of the ensemble. He's professional and exudes a contagious passion for the work. My favorite thing about working with Chris is his openness to the group's artistic vision and the fact that rehearsals always feel like a creative collaboration.
Josey O.
“What makes Chris special is his openness to experimentation and his skill at finding real depth in scene work. As a performer, I feel comfortable trying out something new on stage when Chris is coaching.”
Garrett R.
Chris's approach helped me develop the improv superpowers that are specific to me, and his workshops provide a space to try new things, make weird choices, and find creative ways to avoid the pitfalls of bad scenes. His passion "in the lab" is contagious, his feedback is constructive, and most importantly, you'll leave each workshop a better improviser than you went in.
Cat C.
I’ve done multiple classes with Chris and have LOVED them all. Chris is always supportive and makes me feel like a rockstar. The improv skills I’ve learned have helped my confidence as well as my writing and creativity.
Marcus R.
I was blown away by Chris' passion and encouragement. Not only does he have a wealth of knowledge and experience, but he made sure that every student felt comfortable and confident on stage. He created a fun and supportive environment where everyone could let loose and have a great time.
Stephanie S.
Chris Alvarado is hands-down the best improv teacher I’ve had the pleasure to work with. He is refreshingly “real” and gives it to you straight, not common among many teachers. The result is more fun, deeper play, and a lot more satisfaction. He reminds you what is possible with this incredible work and he encourages you to fully immerse yourself in it - slowly, “taking care of yourself first,” to experience the truest rewards of the form - the joy of surrendering the need to “perform” and discovering what happens in this moment together.
