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Featured on Improv Nerd - Space Work

9/26/2017

The Improv Trick's Bill Chott was featured on the latest podcast of Improv Nerd with Jimmy Carrane, the nation's top improv podcast. Hear their discussion about how important space work and object work can make in a scene. And Bill's teaching a four week workshop in exactly that starting October 7th called Creating a World, open to all improvisers with some experience.

Learn the secret to great physical comedy, silent work and superior long form. It's the one thing that people can point to that a good improviser always does well. It's visible, virtually tangible and it engages the audiences imagination. You can learn how in just four weeks.

Click HERE to take this class and work on this valuable skill. More info about class available at that link. Click on the logo above to listen in on the podcast.

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Showcase and Jams!

8/10/2017

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IT's all about YOU! Come back and play in a Showcase and Jam! Or come to watch and have fun for the very first time! It's FREE and everyone is welcome!

Bring a friend, support the current students and join us to play if you'd like. We're a supportive community and that means we're here for you.

Come and be a part of it all! You're welcome at both locations, depending on which is most convenient for you. NOW is the best time to come out and play!

Pasadena Jam

Sherman Oaks Jam

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Pasadena Improv Classes Return May 21st!

5/7/2017

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Improv Trick returns for classes in Pasadena starting May 21st. Classes for beginners and ALL levels of experience. Take a sample class in Pasadena May 23 from 7-9pm! Click HERE for more info! Lifetime class begins the following week, and students will also have a chance to sample week one of that class. Previous Lifetime Students, save your seats NOW, click HERE to sign up for a sample or all four weeks of the Lifetime Class.

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New Classes in March!

3/7/2017

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New classes in March! Click HERE for more info!

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Improv Trick's Bill Chott to appear on This is US

3/7/2017

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HOLLYWOOD, CA – Bill Chott appears on March 7th in Episode 17 of This is Us On NBC. He plays a mailman who befriended William before his death, and shares the screen with Sterling K. Brown, a fellow St. Louisan. This adds another dramatic role To Bill’s credits, having also appeared on CSI, ER, Marshall’s Miracle and The Rum Diary. Chott is also known for his comedic work in the Farrelly Bros. Film The Ringer and five seasons on Disney’s Wizards of Waverly Place. Click HERE to read more.

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Mr. Rogers' life lessons serve Improv

7/9/2016

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Almost everything that Fred Rogers talked about in his Emmy-Winning show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood applies to creating good improv that makes you feel good. Improv should never make someone feel bad, because improv is about human nature. Human nature is not about being bad. It's about being a caring part of a community.

Greed and hate had no place in his neighborhood, and there is no place for it in Improv, either. Read this article on BuzzFeed to be reminded of some life lessons that he taught us. (Read More)

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New Classes in April

4/8/2016

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We're starting a new round of classes Sunday April 17th. Would you like to audit and participate for free on week one of class? Click HERE to see our Monthly Newsletter with links to register and a bit more info about our classes and Student Showcases. You'll also get some fun comedy tidbits and memories with Bill Murray and Garry Shandling. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at [email protected].

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April Events at Improv Trick

3/17/2016

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Improv Fair

April 10th Marks this year's Improv Fair. A free improv class followed by a free student showcase and jam. Click HERE for more info and a few comedy tidbits. For example: What do Donald Duck and Steve Martin have in common? They're both in our Weekly Comedy Grab Bag.

Click HERE to get a weekly email with our Comedy Grab Bag, class listings and more.

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New Classes at Improv Trick

1/9/2016

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Improv Classes at The Improv Trick start tomorrow with a free class! Advanced classes and more. Click HERE to read the newsletter!

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Websites for Actors

10/21/2014

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Some of our students take improv for confidence, public speaking and a fun hobby. Others use the skills to boost their acting career. If you'd like to kick-start your acting efforts, you could use help from some of these websites:

CASTING NOTICES

The first place an actor can look is Backstage. Jobs are listed nationwide for on-camera, touring productions, talent searches and more! There also many places where you can take charge and post your headshot and resume' online. These include:

NOW Casting / Casting Networks / Casting Frontier /

INFO ON AGENTS, CASTING DIRECTORS, ETC.

A great source of information is the Actors Resource Guide. It lists Casting Directors, Agents, Acting Schools and more helpful at a very affordable price, only $19.95.

NETWORK

Make friends and connections. Here are a few great places online to meet other actors and learn about other fun upcoming things!

Actor's Helping Actors is a MeetUp group that plans acting related outings and free or affordable workshops. Tell them we sent you!

Improv Trick Free and Discounted Classes is Improv Trick's own MeetUp Group.

You'll need to join MeetUp, which is free! There are a lot of other great MeetUp Groups that are related to writing, film production, or just playing frisbee golf. Search around, have fun and grow your network!

Do you have any suggestions or additions? Please leave a comment and share them now so that we can all benefit! We're in this together! You can also help by sharing this post with your friends of Twitter and Facebook!

NEED A JOB?

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Not for You? Then at least ride stress-free (and money free) to your next interview or audition. Use the code: BILL595904 for a free ride up to $25!

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PERFORMERS / TRAINERS -

You can join Balloon Distractions as a performer or trainer.
Our company was recently featured on the hit ABC show, SHARK TANK. Due to the national exposure from that show we are rapidly expanding in this area. JOIN US as we grow!

We will teach you everything, but you must meet these requirements:

- Outgoing and friendly!
- Must own a reliable vehicle.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
- Must have a professional clean cut appearance!
- Experience with children a PLUS.
- Restaurant experience a PLUS.

To read about our company in the media please go to this link: http://balloondistractions.com/balloon-distractions-media.html

Make $200 per week on our team as a part time TRAINER. Email [email protected]