All classes run eight weeks and are taught by L4C Founding Director Ed Greenberg.

The cost of each eight-week session is $250.00.  All proceeds from class fees help to support our community initiatives.

Free audits available for current classes. Email improv[at]laughterforachange.org for more information.

Location: Theater Asylum, 6322 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90038    Contact us to sign up.

UPCOMING CLASSES FOR WINTER 2011:

Level 1 – Introduction to Theater Games, Beginning Scene Improvisation

* LEVEL 1 dates TBA

Playing agreement, character relationship, environment, making strong active choices.  Relax and play, listen and respond, don’t worry about being funny.

Location: Theater Asylum, 6322 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90038

Level 2 – Scene Improvisation, Introduction to Sketch Comedy

* LEVEL 2 dates TBA
Required For Enrollment: Level 1

Making it funny by keeping it real.  Finding obstacles, creating events and recognizing the “story” in the scene.

Location: TBA

Level 3 – Advanced Scene Improv, Long Form 101

*  LEVEL 3 begins Thursday, April 21st, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Required For Enrollment: Levels 1 + 2 or equivalent experience. Please email improv[at]laughterforachange.org

Raising the stakes, transformations and the cinematic aspects of improv. Bringing the craft of scene improvisation to basic long-form structures, exploring the interplay between short form and long-form in performance.

Location: Theater Asylum, 6322 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90038

Enrollment requirements may also be waived by consent of the instructor.

Contact us for more information regarding all classes.

Comedy Mentor Trainee Program Coming Soon

Explores the humanistic and social justice aspects of improv.  Comedy Mentor trainees will be able to teach a Level 1 class as a Laughter for a Change Community Outreach initiative.