What We Do
Improv
Join us for a FREE (donations are always welcome) long-form improv workshop every Monday night from 7-10pm at The Clinic in Mar Vista (west of Culver City, south of Santa Monica). No sign up, just show up! Each Monday, we have a different experienced instructor* who has trained and taught at schools and theaters from all over L.A. and beyond- places such as The Pack, UCB, Groundlings, CSz, Giant, The H.I.T, Westside Comedy, The Improv Trick, Community, Second City, and iO West. We also offer 4-week cycle and one-off specialty classes throughout the month for $20 per class. Most of our classes explore the intersection between improv (comedic or dramatic- improv doesn't have to be funny, just connected) principles and life skills and are accompanied by a monthly theme. Past themes include Consideration, Awareness, Joy, Community, Confidence, Love, Fear, Expression, and Relationship. We believe healthier humans equal better collaborators and better collaborators usually get more opportunities to showcase their artistry. The themes also guide the exercises, games, and scene work that is done in class. We hope all Roguers hone their listening and collaboration skills while creating cohesive and engaging long-form improv. Leave that ego at the door and develop the ability to be a good teammate; build authentic, non-stereotypical characters; and adapt and be flexible no matter what unexpected twists come your way! The magic of improv is in letting go and creating something together rather than controlling what happens. #1 Rule of Improv at Rogue: AGREEMENT (not 'Yes, and'...which isn't a bad rule, but it has its flaws). Let's get on the same page so we can build something beautiful (and possibly funny) together!
*Rogue Teachers: Brick Jackson, Denny Siegel, Jermaine L. Williams, Natasha Perez, Julie Silverstein, Michael J. Sielaff, Sam Martin, Joey Rich, Mirage Thrams, Bill Chott, Aaron Caponigro, Brie Eley, Eric Billitzer, Dashia Magee, Marshall Givens, Christina Anthony, Joe Spence, Steve Saunders, Tezz Yancey, Mary Hynes, Russ Gooberman, Dione Kuraoka, Jerome Kurtenbach, Nikki Star, Kristen Ferris, Rich Baker, Autumn Bruewer, Stephen Gillikin, Joy Mamey, Michelle Gilliam, Kara Morgan, Juan Velasco, Ben Leddick, Becky Sanders, Felipe Fernandez, Sarah Heinss, Jeff Braine, & More!
Storytelling
Our first-person storytelling workshops are designed to awaken the thousands of stories inside of you! That's right, you have more stories to tell than you think and all of them can be told in an engaging way. Through story mining and performance-sharpening exercises, we'll meet you where you're at to fine tune your storytelling skills. We hope sharing your experiences will empower you to embrace vulnerability as a strength and help you to develop your voice. Constructive feedback from teachers Tess McCarthy and Michael J. Sielaff (and one another, if desired) is provided as well to refine your storytelling techniques. By the end these workshops, attendees gain a deeper understanding of storytelling to enhance their ability to captivate audiences and speak their truth. We hold a Storytelling Workshop & Open Mic at The Clubhouse in Los Feliz on 1st Wednesdays from 8-10pm and in Filipinotown/on Zoom on 3rd Wednesdays from 8-10pm. Contact us for more info!
Artivism
Let's create art that comforts and challenges! Our artivism workshops are a transformative experience that combines artistic expression with activism to create social change. Participants engage in various art forms such as visual arts, performance, or multimedia to address pressing social issues. Attendees are inspired in exploring how art can be a powerful tool for activism and advocacy, fostering a deeper connection between creativity and social impact. The workshop aims to empower individuals to become artivists, bridging the gap between art and activism for a meaningful impact on society. Mediums to create socially conscious art include but are not limited to paintings, stories, sketches, stand-up, poetry, character monologues, or any other medium - serious or comedic - to express yourself! We hold laughtivism (socially conscious comedy- artivism's younger sister) and artivism workshops from 6-7pm twice a month on Mondays before improv class. These workshops are lead by Mirage Thrams and/or Michael J. Sielaff (aka improv/teacher duo Future Ancestors).
Go Rogue
First off, we're ALL artists even if we don't make a living at it (yet...or ever!). With that said, we're all about inclusive learning, not exclusive levels. I mean, what good are levels unless you're actually learning anyway? We believe acting/improv/comedy schools are great opportunities to learn, but we want to challenge the idea that paying hefty fees for status or networking is necessary for success. Don't let someone else define what it means to be successful for you. Maybe we need to go rogue from playing by the gatekeepers rules. We also believe in community over competition. Let's be healthy artists who give more than they take. Let's also go rogue from the notion that artists are pitted against each other for opportunities. There's only one of you. Producers either want you or they don't. Meanwhile, create your own path, your own stuff. Maybe there's another way...Go Rogue!
Join us for a FREE (donations are always welcome) long-form improv workshop every Monday night from 7-10pm at The Clinic in Mar Vista (west of Culver City, south of Santa Monica). No sign up, just show up! Each Monday, we have a different experienced instructor* who has trained and taught at schools and theaters from all over L.A. and beyond- places such as The Pack, UCB, Groundlings, CSz, Giant, The H.I.T, Westside Comedy, The Improv Trick, Community, Second City, and iO West. We also offer 4-week cycle and one-off specialty classes throughout the month for $20 per class. Most of our classes explore the intersection between improv (comedic or dramatic- improv doesn't have to be funny, just connected) principles and life skills and are accompanied by a monthly theme. Past themes include Consideration, Awareness, Joy, Community, Confidence, Love, Fear, Expression, and Relationship. We believe healthier humans equal better collaborators and better collaborators usually get more opportunities to showcase their artistry. The themes also guide the exercises, games, and scene work that is done in class. We hope all Roguers hone their listening and collaboration skills while creating cohesive and engaging long-form improv. Leave that ego at the door and develop the ability to be a good teammate; build authentic, non-stereotypical characters; and adapt and be flexible no matter what unexpected twists come your way! The magic of improv is in letting go and creating something together rather than controlling what happens. #1 Rule of Improv at Rogue: AGREEMENT (not 'Yes, and'...which isn't a bad rule, but it has its flaws). Let's get on the same page so we can build something beautiful (and possibly funny) together!
*Rogue Teachers: Brick Jackson, Denny Siegel, Jermaine L. Williams, Natasha Perez, Julie Silverstein, Michael J. Sielaff, Sam Martin, Joey Rich, Mirage Thrams, Bill Chott, Aaron Caponigro, Brie Eley, Eric Billitzer, Dashia Magee, Marshall Givens, Christina Anthony, Joe Spence, Steve Saunders, Tezz Yancey, Mary Hynes, Russ Gooberman, Dione Kuraoka, Jerome Kurtenbach, Nikki Star, Kristen Ferris, Rich Baker, Autumn Bruewer, Stephen Gillikin, Joy Mamey, Michelle Gilliam, Kara Morgan, Juan Velasco, Ben Leddick, Becky Sanders, Felipe Fernandez, Sarah Heinss, Jeff Braine, & More!
Storytelling
Our first-person storytelling workshops are designed to awaken the thousands of stories inside of you! That's right, you have more stories to tell than you think and all of them can be told in an engaging way. Through story mining and performance-sharpening exercises, we'll meet you where you're at to fine tune your storytelling skills. We hope sharing your experiences will empower you to embrace vulnerability as a strength and help you to develop your voice. Constructive feedback from teachers Tess McCarthy and Michael J. Sielaff (and one another, if desired) is provided as well to refine your storytelling techniques. By the end these workshops, attendees gain a deeper understanding of storytelling to enhance their ability to captivate audiences and speak their truth. We hold a Storytelling Workshop & Open Mic at The Clubhouse in Los Feliz on 1st Wednesdays from 8-10pm and in Filipinotown/on Zoom on 3rd Wednesdays from 8-10pm. Contact us for more info!
Artivism
Let's create art that comforts and challenges! Our artivism workshops are a transformative experience that combines artistic expression with activism to create social change. Participants engage in various art forms such as visual arts, performance, or multimedia to address pressing social issues. Attendees are inspired in exploring how art can be a powerful tool for activism and advocacy, fostering a deeper connection between creativity and social impact. The workshop aims to empower individuals to become artivists, bridging the gap between art and activism for a meaningful impact on society. Mediums to create socially conscious art include but are not limited to paintings, stories, sketches, stand-up, poetry, character monologues, or any other medium - serious or comedic - to express yourself! We hold laughtivism (socially conscious comedy- artivism's younger sister) and artivism workshops from 6-7pm twice a month on Mondays before improv class. These workshops are lead by Mirage Thrams and/or Michael J. Sielaff (aka improv/teacher duo Future Ancestors).
Go Rogue
First off, we're ALL artists even if we don't make a living at it (yet...or ever!). With that said, we're all about inclusive learning, not exclusive levels. I mean, what good are levels unless you're actually learning anyway? We believe acting/improv/comedy schools are great opportunities to learn, but we want to challenge the idea that paying hefty fees for status or networking is necessary for success. Don't let someone else define what it means to be successful for you. Maybe we need to go rogue from playing by the gatekeepers rules. We also believe in community over competition. Let's be healthy artists who give more than they take. Let's also go rogue from the notion that artists are pitted against each other for opportunities. There's only one of you. Producers either want you or they don't. Meanwhile, create your own path, your own stuff. Maybe there's another way...Go Rogue!
LocationThe Clinic
11600 Venice Blvd. Mar Vista, CA 90066 |
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