Classes
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This 8-week class is designed to help improvisers become more confident, connected, and present in scenes.
Through exercises and personalized feedback, we'll focus on listening, slowing down, and building scenes one moment at a time.
Whether you're new to improv or have years of experience, this class offers a supportive environment to keep growing.
Dates: Thursdays, July 2 – August 20
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM (Pacific Time)
Location: Santa Monica Playhouse
Limited Class Size
Cost: $499
Scene Work (Online)
This 6-week online class is designed to help improvisers become more present, connected, and confident in their scene work.
Together, we'll practice slowing down, listening deeply, and allowing scenes to develop one moment at a time.
With a small class size, everyone receives personalized feedback and plenty of opportunities to work one-on-one in a focused online environment.
Dates: Wednesdays, August 26 - Sept 30
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Location: Online (Zoom)
Small Class Size
Cost: $225
The Performance Class
This class is designed for improvisers who want more opportunities to perform.
Over eight weeks, you'll perform every week with the same ensemble and receive feedback after each show.
It's an opportunity to get consistent show reps, become more comfortable performing, and build confidence through experience.
Dates: Thursdays, Sept 1 - Oct 200
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Location: Fanatic Salon Theater
Limited Class Size
Cost: $499
Three-Saturday Improv Workshop
This workshop is designed for improvisers who want to spend more time focused on the fundamentals of great scene work.
We'll practice listening, supporting our scene partners, and building scenes one moment at a time.
Whether you're new to my classes or looking for additional reps, these three Saturdays are an opportunity to slow down, have fun, and enjoy the process of building scenes together.
Dates: Saturdays- August 15, 22, and 29
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Location: Santa Monica Playhouse
Limited Class Size
Cost: $199
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.
