LOS ANGELES, CA \u2013The Groundlings School\u2014home to comedy legends like Will Ferrell, Kristin Wiig, Maya Rudolph, and many more<\/a>\u2014is thrilled to announce the launch of their summer teen improv classes. They are now on sale and selling fast. After an overwhelming number of requests from parents, the school is opening their doors sooner to let teens experience the magic of improv in a fun, creative, and supportive environment.<\/p>\n Teen Summer Class Offerings:<\/strong><\/p>\n DROP-INs: One-day classes that introduce students to the basics of improv and acting.<\/p>\n IMPROV CAMPs: Lively sessions for students of all experience levels. These classes culminate with an \u201copen class\u201d on the final day for friends and family.<\/p>\n PROs: Focused training designed to build a solid foundation in improv. These are ideal for both beginners and those with some experience, and featuring an \u201copen class\u201d on the last day.<\/p>\n Improv isn\u2019t just about spontaneous comedy\u2014it\u2019s a powerful tool for personal growth. It boosts confidence and self-esteem, enhances creativity and quick thinking, improves social skills and empathy, reduces stress while promoting fun, and develops effective communication skills. Allain Rochel, Education Director, says, \u2018Improv is a fantastic tool for teen development. It boosts confidence and sharpens quick thinking, making it an invaluable experience that prepares our students for success both on stage and in everyday life.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n Join us this summer at Groundlings School to experience improv in a setting that\u2019s as fun as it is transformative. For more information and to sign up for $10 classes, visit\u00a0Groundlings.com\/Teens<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Groundlings Theatre is an improvisation and sketch comedy theatre that has been entertaining LA audiences since 1974. They are a non-profit organization founded by Gary Austin. The Groundlings School has been the foremost comedy training ground in Hollywood and the springboard for countless careers. Graduates inlcude comic geniuses from film and television such as Melissa McCarthy, Phil LaMarr, Jennifer Coolidge, Ben Falcone, Will Ferrell, Ana Gasteyer, Kathy Griffin, Cheryl Hines, Taran Killam, Lisa Kudrow, Jon Lovitz, Paul Reubens, Maya Rudolph, Mindy Sterling and Kristen Wiig, among others. <\/p>\n You can see catch Groundlings and recent alumni on shows such as Saturday Night Live (Heidi Gardner, Mikey Day, Ashley Padilla), A.P. Bio (Lyric Lewis), Call Me Kat (Julian Gant), Kevin Can F Himself (Alex Bonifer), She-Hulk (Patty Guggenheim), The Conners (Tony Cavalero), The Rookie (Tru Valentino), Barry (Andrew Leeds), The Righteous Gemstones (Edi Patterson), and much more.\u00a0 <\/p>\n For a calendar of events and information on upcoming shows, please visit:\u00a0https:\/\/groundlings.com\/shows<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\t<\/p>\n![\"\u00a92009](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/giaonthemove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gia_GOTM_570x191.png?resize=570%2C191&ssl=1\")
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