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.

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!

The Deconstruction – ONLINE! March/April 2023!

$135.00

Instructor: Brian James O’Connell

4 Weeks: $135           Class size limited to 10.

DAY TIME ROOM STARTS
Saturdays 3-5pm ZOOM April 8th
Saturdays 12-2pm ZOOM April 8th (SOLD OUT)
Wednesdays 7-10pm ZOOM April 26th
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Description

THE DECONSTRUCTION

Instructor: Brian James O’Connell

Created by The Family, and under the direction of Del Close himself. The Deconstruction is the single most important long form ever created as it contains every single possible permutation of scene approach and thematic development.

An understanding of The Deconstruction is essential for the artistic, intellectual and technical development of an improviser. Quite simply, an improviser’s understanding of the “work” will never be the same after being exposed to “Decon”; whether you perform short form, improvised Shakespeare or are merely a writer looking to improve your understanding of character and structure, learning these skills will radically improve your understanding of improvisation and raise your level of play.

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March/April 2023

Decon-Sat 12-2pm, ZOOM, Starts April 8th, Decon-Sat 3-5pm, ZOOM, Starts April 8th, Decon-Wed 7-10pm, ZOOM, April 26th

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Getting Writing Representation! – March/April 2023! Online! One-Day-Only!

$99.00

Instructor: Stephanie Streisand

One Day Only!      $99

LEVEL DAY TIME ROOM One Day Only
Getting Rep Tuesday 7-10pm ZOOM April 11th
Getting Rep Sunday 11-2pm ZOOM April 2nd
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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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March/April 2023

WritingRep-Sun 11-2pm, ZOOM, April 2nd, WritingRep-Tues 7-10pm, ZOOM, April 11th

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How to Pitch – March/April 2023! Online! One day only!

$59.00

Instructor: Stephanie Streisand

One Day Only! $59           

DAY TIME ROOM One Day Only!
Sunday 2-5pm ZOOM April 2nd
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Description

How To Pitch

Very early in your career, it is unlikely you will sell your project in a pitch meeting. However, it doesn’t mean you won’t and there are actually a good number of other opportunities you can get through a pitch meeting besides selling your project. In this one day workshop you’ll learn the structure of a pitch presentation, the materials you need and don’t need for the pitch meeting, all the information that should be in your pitch presentation and what you should leave out, how to get a pitch meeting without representation, what opportunities besides selling your project one can get out of pitching, and more. At the end of this workshop you’ll learn how to successfully pitch any project and yourself.

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March/April 2023

HowToPitch-Sun 2-5pm, ZOOM, April 2nd

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Character Workshop – In-Person! March/April 2023!

$320.00

Instructor: Carl Foreman, Jr.

8 Weeks – $320 (Class size limited to 12) 

LEVEL DAY TIME ROOM STARTS
Character Workshop Mondays 7:30-10:30pm TBD April 3rd
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Description

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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March/April 2023

Character-Mon 7:30pm-10:30pm, TBD, Starts April 3rd

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Pilot Structure Workshop – March/April 2023! Online! One-Day-Only!

$99.00

Instructor: Stephanie Streisand

1 day – $99

CLASS DAY TIME ROOM ONE DAY ONLY
Pilot Structure Tuesday 7-10pm ZOOM April 18th
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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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March/April 2023

PilotStructure-Tues 7-10pm, ZOOM, April 18th

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Writing A Pilot – ONLINE! March/April 2023!

$550.00

Instructors: Keisha Zollar & Andrew Kimler

8 Weeks – $550 

DAY TIME ROOM STARTS
Mondays 7-10pm ZOOM March 6th
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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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Jan/Feb 2023

Pilot-Mon 7-10pm, ZOOM, Starts March 6th

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Stand Up 1 – In-Person! March/April 2023!

$240.00

Instructor: Jason Van Glass

6 Weeks – $240 (Class size limited to 10) 

LEVEL DAY TIME ROOM STARTS
Stand Up 1 Saturdays 3-6pm Studio March 4th
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Description

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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March/April 2023

Stand Up 1-Sat 3-6pm, TBD, Starts March 4th

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VOICE OVER INTRO- ONLINE! March/April 2023!

$320.00

Instructor: Robin Reed

8 Weeks – $320 (Class size limited to 7) 

LEVEL DAY TIME ROOM STARTS
Voice Over Tuesdays 6-8pm Zoom March 7th
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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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March/April 2023

Voice Over-Tues 6-8pm, ZOOM, Starts March 7th

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Becoming A Genius At Musical Improv – March/April 2023!

$320.00

Instructor: Becky Sanders

8 Weeks     $320

LEVEL DAY TIME SPACE Starts Date
Musical Improv Monday 7-10pm Black Box April 10th
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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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March/April 2023

Musical-Mon 7-10pm, TBD, Starts April 10th

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