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New Zoom Comedy Series

3/12/2022

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We want you to be a part of something we're creating. Something really fun. You can see Bill Chott and Eric Hoffman in a "direct to Zoom" series called uninstall. ​
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Laugh at your screen like never before!!!

April 1st we'll be doing our FIRST EVER preview of uninstall.  We created a fun show that will exist as a streaming series, a live theatrical event and for you early fans....a show on Zoom! Get a sneak peek! Just for followers of this newsletter, you can get comp tickets to the first preview of the first episode on April 1st. (Not an April Fool's Joke)

Click HERE and use the code UNINSTALL1 to get a comp ticket to our first preview. 

April 2nd we're doing it live all over again. Like some kind of madmen!!! We're calling it "uninstall - program 1.2" There will be 10% new bits, 20% less mistakes and it's only $5 if you get early bird tickets to uninstall program 1.2 

Son of a Glitch! If you'd like to become part of our Beta Audience, join our Facebook Group HERE, and be sure to subscribe to this blog. For joining you'll get ticket discounts, video greetings and exclusive access to our newest updates. 

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Sketch Writing - Level 2: Sketch House

4/28/2021

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In this course you will experiment with writing different genres and styles of sketch in a writer’s room setting, and assemble/perform a sketch show for your friends and family. Students should be prepared to write/rehearse outside of class. Students will bring pre-written sketches to class.

4 weeks plus a student showcase Live on Zoom, titled "Sketched Out" on August 14.

Bill Chott is the founder of The Improv Trick school of comedy and known for his writing/performing on such legendary programs as The Dana Carvey Show and Saturday Night Live. He’s an alumnus of Chicago’s Improv Olympic, Second City, and Hollywood’s own The Dickie Bell Twist Dance Party, where he first worked with co-instructor Eric Von Hoffman. Bill is sometimes called “The Mayor of Sketch Comedy.”
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Eric Von Hoffman is known for his writing/performing on such also-legendary programs as Mr. Show with Bob & David, W/Bob and David, and the film Girlfriend’s Day. He is the co-author of the McSweeney’s how-to humor bible, Comedy By The Numbers. He’s an alumnus of Chicago’s Comedy Workshop class w/ Norm Holly, The Annoyance Theatre, and The Stinky Onion Gang. He has taught sketch writing at The Improv Trick and UCB Hollywood. 
Join Early and Save $50
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Intermediate Status Class

4/27/2021

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You will learn to control your status in a scene or even in life, at work and at home! Remember, you can join today, gain confidence and learn how to inspire confidence! This four week class is especially for improvisers who are looking to carry the skills from the Lifetime Class into all areas of their life.
Learn how status has been used to tell historical tales, myths and even influence business. This four week class is limited to 15 students, and will only be offered a few times this year. Register Now to save your spot and save $50.
This Stage 2 Class is designed to build on the lessons of the Lifetime Introductory Class. And just like the Lifetime Class, once it has been paid for it may be taken over and over again for no charge.
Prerequisite: Lifetime Class, or with permission of instructor.
Instructor: Bill Chott
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Compass Improv Interview Series

1/23/2021

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Improv's earliest roots include The Compass Theater which flourished briefly in St. Louis before returning to Chicago where it morphed into The Second City. Bill Chott studied at Second City and returned to his home town to start St. Louis's first improv school The Improv Trick. Although the Improv Trick is now based in Los Angeles and offers classes both nationally and internationally, St. Louis now boasts a very active improv scene which includes the Compass Improv Festival.

This interview is part of a series to benefit both The Compass Festival and local St.Louis charities. As part of the rebirth of improv in his hometown, it's fitting that Bill is the first interview in this series. 
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Live Jive Contest

12/18/2020

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Win a signed Bolo T-Shirt, a signed Ringer Poster, Live Jive mug & Lifetime Free Improv Classes at The Improv Trick.
4 ways to enter. USE THEM ALL AND YOU CAN ENTER 4 TIMES!! 

​You just got an advantage in this contest because you clicked this link. Congratulations Buckeroo!
  1. Follow, like and tag 2 friends on Tik Tok on Bill's Post about this Contest. Click HERE. 
  2. Click ​HERE, tag 2 friends and comment with the hashtag #onedirection on Instagram.
  3. Click HERE, tag 2 friends and comment with the hashtag #onedirection on the contest post Facebook
  4. You can enter again by sending a letter or postcard to Bill at P.O. Box at 4731 Valley Village, CA 91617-0731 listing your return address and Bill's favorite color and favorite number. (ASK IN A LIVE - you may already know)
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You followed/liked/tagged. That’s a good start. BUT you can enter a second and even third time!

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Comedy Writing Classes in October

9/28/2020

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Do you want to learn how to write comedy sketches, monologues and online comedy? Looking for a virtual online class?Join us in June!

Learn from Eric Hoffman (Mr. Show/Comedy by the Numbers) and Bill Chott (SNL/Dana Carvey Show). Are you a beginner or an experienced writer looking to polish your work? We have classes for all levels of experience:
Sketch-In: Intro to Comedy - Level One
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Four Week Class
Starts Wednesday, October 7, 6pm PST

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You will learn the basics of writing comedy sketches. This class is an introductory approach to writing comedy. In this course you will learn how to write different genres and styles of sketch in a writer’s room setting, and assemble/perform a sketch show for your friends and family. Students should be prepared to write/rehearse outside of class. Students can bring pre-written sketches to class.

If you'd like, your finished sketch can be a part of our online table read "Sketched Out" on Wednesday, Nov. 11
Join Us HERE
Sketch House: Comedy Writing Level Two
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Four Week Class
Starts Tuesday October 6th, 6pm PST


Are you already a comedy writer and looking to learn more? We'll move past the basics and learn what makes a good writing packet and what will make your material stand out, professionally.

In this course you will experiment with writing different genres and styles of sketch in a writer’s room setting, and assemble/perform a sketch show for your friends and family. Students should be prepared to write/rehearse outside of class. Students will bring pre-written sketches to class.


​4 weeks plus a student showcase titled "Sketched Out" on Tues. Nov. 10​


Join Us HERE
More about the teachers....

Bill Chott is the founder of The Improv Trick school of comedy and known for his writing/performing on such legendary programs as The Dana Carvey Show and Saturday Night Live. He’s an alumnus of Chicago’s Improv Olympic, Second City, and Hollywood’s own The Dickie Bell Twist Dance Party, where he first worked with co-instructor Eric Von Hoffman. Bill is sometimes called “The Mayor of Sketch Comedy.”
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Eric Von Hoffman is known for his writing/performing on such also-legendary programs as Mr. Show with Bob & David, W/Bob and David, and the film Girlfriend’s Day. He is the co-author of the McSweeney’s how-to humor bible, Comedy By The Numbers. He’s an alumnus of Chicago’s Comedy Workshop class w/ Norm Holly, The Annoyance Theatre, and The Stinky Onion Gang. He has taught sketch writing at The Improv Trick and UCB Hollywood. ​

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Sample Class - Find out what IT's all about!

2/1/2019

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Could you use more fun? You can be a better communicator, listener and increase your creativity. Watch this video and find out what IT's like. 
Click HERE to find out how you can sample a class and experience our community. 
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$20 Sample Class

12/1/2018

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 You can start today! Take a Sample Class with award-winning teacher Bill Chott.  You'll have fun learning listening skills, teamwork, and you will improve your communication in a welcoming and safe environment. Find out about improv and our supportive Improv community.


You can sample our class in Sherman Oaks at 13500 Ventura Blvd. at the Whitefire Theater 11am Sunday Jan. 13. 
Click HERE for Sherman Oaks
You can sample week one of a class in Pasadena at 696 E. Colorado Blvd. at the Tutu School 7pm Tues Jan. 15. 
Click HERE for Pasadena
Take a sample, because you'll have fun, you'll meet some new people and you might join a community of people who know that acceptance and agreement is the path to better connections in life, at work and in fun games. 
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Improv Drop In

11/17/2018

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You're ready for this! The Improv Trick is offering Three Improv Drop-ins, suitable for all levels of experience. You can be a part of this one time Drop In class,  It's a unique chance to do work on exactly what you want to do in a scene, and and grow more confident. "Deconstructing the Scene" will include dedicated two person scene work with side coaching and brief discussion of the scenes. Our goal is to get a LOT of scene work done. 

This class is taught by Bill Chott (Dana Carvey Show/The Ringer), teacher and producer at The Improv Trick. 

Prerequisite: Lifetime Class or Level One at any improv theater. 

Only $40. 

Sherman Oaks:
Sunday - January 6 11am (Click HERE to register)

QUESTIONS? Email [email protected]
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LIve On Fire!

10/12/2017

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Fridays in October 10:30pm-Midnight! Live on Fire! Watch live as LA's top improvisers perform comedy songs, sketches and games based on suggestions from you and a worldwide audience. Special guests will include stars of TV and film with a core cast of quick witted actors and comics who will amaze you by spinning suggestions from around the globe into truly inspired comedy that's "On Fire!"live at the Whitefire Theatre.

Hosted by Bill Chott (The Ringer/Wizards of Waverly Place) Second City alum and founder of The Improv Trick.

Can't make it out? Watch it on a livestream. Subscribe HERE! 



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