Electives-ONLINE! and IN-PERSON!

The Pack’s core Improv and Sketch Programs represent what we consider to be the foundations for good performers and writers. We also offer elective workshops throughout the year because a good performer never stops learning. Our electives help students expand their performance abilities and refine their understanding of different approaches to the work. Our commitment to adjustment, adaptation and evolution is what separates The Pack Theater from other comedy schools.

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During the current Covid-19 pandemic The Pack Theater was unable to offer our normal classes which would meet at our theater and class spaces in Hollywood, CA.

So we moved ONLINE! Some classes remain Online while others are once again In-Person!

LOCATION OF IN-PERSON CLASSES!
The Pack has moved to The Broadwater!
The Broadwater has 4 stages, addresses listed below:

Main Stage
1076 Lillian Way

Second Stage
6320 Santa Monica Blvd.

Studio
1078 Lillian Way

Black Box
6322 Santa Monica Blvd.

HOWEVER! The front doors to all the spaces are locked during class times for safety reasons.
Class access is through the theater’s backstage doors.
All of which can be accessed through 1078 Lillian Way. (MAIN CLASS ENTRANCE)

Note: We require that all students for our In-Person classes be fully vaccinated or be able to provide a negative Covid test taken within 48hrs of the class. In class we request that students remain masked when not on stage. Students can either wear or not wear a mask when performing.

We will be utilizing the ZOOM platform.
Please download the Zoom meeting software to enable you to join the class, FREE at https://zoom.us.
You will be sent the meeting room code shortly before the class is scheduled to start.
As we are based in Los Angeles, all class times are PST.

We may alternatively use Google Meet. Which can be found here: https://meet.google.com/

Once you reserve your spot in class with a deposit the remaining balance is due prior to the start of the first class. If you are in need of a payment plan or have any questions, feel free to contact Pack owner, Miles Stroth at [email protected]

Thanks and stay safe!

CHARACTER WORKSHOP WITH JOHN MILHISER! – IN-PERSON! Sept/Oct 2023!

Instructor: John Milhiser

8 weeks: $330 

LEVEL DAY TIME ROOM STARTS
Character Workshop w/JM Sundays 3-6pm Main Stage Sept 17th(SOLD OUT)

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A Characters Workshop with John Milhiser is here to help you create, develop and perform funny original characters.  Yes, there will be plenty of wigs in this class, but this workshop will teach you how to think beyond the wigs. So much so, that you won’t even want the wigs.  Or at the very least, a lot fewer wigs. This workshop will focus on developing the game, physical movement and voice of each sketch character — even if they don’t have a literal voice. This class will focus on finding the funny in everyday life and how to transition that successfully to the stage.  Each student will be required to develop characters outside of class as well as in. By the end of the workshop each student will get to perform a full set of newly written characters in front of a live audience at The Pack Theater.

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Sept/Oct 2023

Character w/JM-Sun 3-6pm, TBD, Starts Sept 17th

Character Workshop – In-Person! Sept/Oct 2023! Last Class Of The Year!

$330.00

Instructor: Carl Foreman, Jr.

8 Weeks – $330 (Class size limited to 12)  

LEVEL DAY TIME ROOM STARTS
Character Workshop Wednesdays 11-2pm Studio Oct 11th
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In this class, we will build new characters from the ground up, using a variety of techniques. We will learn how to find the funny through inside-out work, like character motivation and point of view, and outside-in work, like posture changes, wigs and costumes. Students who complete the class will leave with multiple characters that they will be able to perform on stage or video.

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Sept/Oct 2023

Character-Wed 11-2pm, Studio, Starts Oct 11th

Pilot Structure Workshop – Sept 30th Online! One-Day-Only!

$99.00

Instructor: Stephanie Streisand

1 day – $99

CLASS DAY TIME ROOM ONE DAY ONLY
Pilot Structure Saturday 12-3pm ZOOM Sept 30th
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Pilot Structure Workshop

Just like there is a formula for writing a great, fun sketch, there is also a formula for writing a great, fun pilot. Through examples, in this one day workshop, Stephanie breaks down the format and the math behind the story structure of a comedic pilot, down to the page number. At the end of this workshop, you will know how to approach any comedic pilot idea you have.

 

 

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Sept/Oct 2023

PilotStructure-Sat 12-3pm, Google, Sept 30th

VOICE OVER INTRO- ONLINE! Sept/Oct 2023! Last Class Of The Year!

$330.00

Instructor: Robin Reed

8 Weeks – $330 (Class size limited to 7) 

LEVEL DAY TIME ROOM STARTS
Voice Over Tuesdays 6-8pm Zoom Oct 10th
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Description

This foundational class is a hands-on, deeply practical approach to adding voiceover to your performance career. Alternating between comedic commercial and animation copy, you will work on mic to discover and fine tune what you uniquely bring to a script. You’ll learn exactly what info you need from a spec for commercial, and how to bring what you already do on stage to a cartoon script. We’ll also discuss the business, how it’s changed, what to avoid, and how to get your career off the ground. The quarantine edition of class meets via Zoom. Home studios welcome but not required.

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Sept/Oct 2023

Voice Over-Tues 6-8pm, Zoom, Starts Oct 10th

Writing A Pilot Part II – ONLINE! Sept/Oct 2023! Last Class Of The Year!

$560.00

Instructors: Keisha Zollar & Andrew Kimler

8 Weeks – $560         Class size limited to 12.       

DAY TIME LOCATION STARTS
Wednesdays 7-10pm ZOOM Oct 18th
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Just finished writing your pilot? Great! Have a pilot you’re struggling to rewrite? Even better! Whether you’re looking to staff or sell, this class will help bring new insights to your script as you continue developing it. We’ll also guide you as you rewrite your pilot and create pitch documents; loglines, character breakdowns as well as character and season arcs. Prerequisites: An Original Pilot Script

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Sept/Oct 2023

Writing A Pilot 2-Wed 7-10pm, Zoom, Starts Oct 18th

Writing A Pilot – ONLINE! Sept/Oct 2023! Last Class Of The Year!

$560.00

Instructors: Keisha Zollar & Andrew Kimler

8 Weeks – $560 

DAY TIME ROOM STARTS
Mondays 7-10pm ZOOM Oct 16th
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Write that pilot ALREADY!
In this class, Keisha will take you from “idea“ to “a finished half hour scripted comedy pilot”. We will review basic story structure, give specific feedback, and talk industry goals in this class. You will walk away with the first draft of script and a basic pitch! With staffing season and pitch season around the corner, be ready this year with your materials.

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Sept/Oct 2023

Writing A Pilot-Mon 7-10pm, Zoom, Starts Oct 16th

Getting Writing Representation! – Oct 1st Online! One-Day-Only!

$99.00

Instructor: Stephanie Streisand

One Day Only!      $99

LEVEL DAY TIME ROOM One Day Only
Getting Rep Sunday 12-3pm ZOOM Oct 1st
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Getting Representation and Breaking into the Industry

After having written your first or second sample, you may think to yourself, “What now?” When you ask a writer how they broke in or got repped, the answers tend to be very specific to the point where you may feel they’re not very applicable. The truth is there’s no one way to break in or get repped. And in this class, we go over many different, applicable ways you can break in and get representation.

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Sept/Oct 2023

WritingRep-Sun 12-3pm, Google, Oct 1st

Stand Up 1 – In-Person! Sept/Oct 2023!

Instructor: Jason Van Glass

6 Weeks – $250 (Class size limited to 12)
This class will meet at The Clubhouse Downstairs Stage
1607 N. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

 

LEVEL DAY TIME ROOM STARTS
Stand Up 1 Saturdays 3-6pm Clubhouse Sept 9th (SOLD OUT)

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Standup 101 is perfect for people with previous sketch/improv experience AND people who’ve never been on stage before. No matter your background, by the end of this 6 week class you’ll have a tight 5 minute set that gets big laughs. Write new material and get constructive feedback in a supportive workshop environment. Instructor Jason Van Glass will share his secrets of standup to help you tap into and share your unique point of view.

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Sept/Oct 2023

Stand Up 1-Sat 3-6pm, Clubhouse, Starts Sept 9th

Next Level Voice Over – ONLINE! Sept/Oct 2023!

$330.00

Instructor: Robin Reed

8 Weeks – $330 (Class size limited to 10)

LEVEL DAY TIME ROOM STARTS
 Next Level Voice Over Thursdays 6-8pm ZOOM Sept 7th
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NEXT LEVEL VO
Picking up where the Intro to VO class left off and hitting the gas, this fast-paced class will further strengthen your foundation for auditioning and working as a voice actor. Continuing to work with both Commercial and Animation copy, and adding in Promo and Doc-style Narration, you’ll dig deeper to hone your unique style and voice. Each week, working with a partner or in a small group, you’ll record “homework” to sharpen your skills with self-tapes as well as self-direction.

Class culminates in a final group project and/or reading for an industry professional. Home studios welcome but not required— for class purposes, recording on your phone is fine.

Open to actors with some prior VO experience: from advanced beginners to working pros. Pre-requisite of my Pack VO class or previous experience.

 

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Sept/Oct 2023

NLVoiceOver-Thur 6-8pm, Zoom, Starts Sept 7th

Becoming A Genius At Musical Improv – July/August 2023!

$330.00

Instructor: Becky Sanders

8 Weeks     $320

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Musical Improv Sunday 11-2pm Black Box July 30th
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Becoming a Genius at Musical improv is the perfect class for both beginners and experienced improvisers who want to sharpen the tools in their toolbelt. Our focus on the two most important skills for confidence in musical improv: 1) comedic point of view (useful in all comedic pursuits) and 2) song structure (useful in all musical pursuits) makes this class a one stop shop for supporting your creative dreams. Becky Sanders’ warm and playful teaching style will help you on your journey to bringing down the house. What are you waiting for? Let’s get going!

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July/August 2023

Musical-Sunday 11-2pm, TBD, Starts July 30th

The New Deconstruction – July 2023!

$150.00

Instructor: Brian James O’Connell

4 Weeks – $150 (Class size limited to 10)

LEVEL DAY TIME ROOM STARTS
The New Decon Saturdays 12-2pm Zoom July 8th (SOLD OUT)
The New Decon Saturdays 3-5pm Zoom July 8th
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THE NEW DECONSTRUCTION

This workshop takes the basic structure of the Deconstruction, expands and develops it into deeper narrative territory while enveloping new, exciting and advanced improv techniques including (but not limited to) The Improvised Movie, The Bat, The Ladder, The Neutrino Project, La Ronde, Stolen House and The Neo-Futurists.

Part improv workshop, part writer’s room, part comedy boot camp, if you want to take your play to the highest level in the shortest amount of time, this workshop is for you. You will not regret it. Experience level is irrelevant.

Class includes a *FREE* 200+ page PDF with over 1600+ hyperlinks to examples as well as an 11 minute instructional video.

Prerequisite: You had to have taken a Decon workshop with Brian sometime in the last 10 years. That’s it.

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July/August 2023

Decon-Sat 12-2pm, ZOOM, Starts July 8th, Decon-Sat 3-5pm, ZOOM, Starts July 8th