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Night Shift at the Factory on December 17
16
Nov
Night Shift at the Factory on December 17 You work so hard, you deserve a break! That's why on December 17, you need to head down to the Factory Theater for the next installment of Night Shift Improv Comedy Show. We've booked some amazing performers: LMA's own "Shut Up Darryl", "Cinnamon Rolls", Teacher teams, and more! Every [...]
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Night Shift at the Factory on November 11
30
Oct
Night Shift at the Factory on November 11 You work so hard, you deserve a break! That's why on November 11, you need to head down to the Factory Theater for the next installment of Night Shift Improv Comedy Show. We've booked some amazing performers: LMA's own "Shut Up Darryl", the sketch group "Pursuit of Happiness", "Brothers [...]
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Sweden International Improv Festival
06
Oct
We just got word from our friend Max at the Sweden International Improv Festival that applications for next years festival, #SWIMP17, are now open. #SWIMP is an amazing opportunity to perform at the revered and beautiful Regina Theatre, the oldest theatre in Uppsala. Go for fun and drinks after your show around the corner and [...]
How Improv Can Help Hillary Clinton (and Donald Trump)
04
Oct
How Improv Can Help Hillary Clinton (and Donald Trump) Via: Time Magazine (Photo: Justin Sullivan—Getty Images (L); Mark Makela—Getty Images) Bob Kulhan is Founder and CEO of Business Improv with whom LMA Training has a close relationship. He is also the author of Getting to "Yes, And": The Art of Business Improv," out in January. They should apply the [...]
Ed Greenberg – Laughter For a Change on LIFE CHANGES – Radio Show #389
24
Sep
Ed Greenberg - Laughter For a Change on LIFE CHANGES - Radio Show #389 Choosing Laughter For a Change with Guest Ed Greenberg, Executive Director of Laughter for a Change, Improvisational Theater Director, Voice Over Actor, and Acting Teacher; and Musical Guest Amanda Boudreau, Mezzo-Soprano Singer/Vocalist and Instructor on The LIFE CHANGES Show Listen here.
Special Guest Teacher: Elliot Stevenson
22
Sep
Special Guest Teacher: Elliot Stevenson UPDATE: Elliot is having so much fun down under he's decided to stick around for another term! We are thrilled to announce that he will be teaching again at LMA in 2017. My favorite thing about teaching improv is that I get to see people gathered in a room together for [...]
“Awards Chatter” THR Podcast – Matt Walsh (Veep, UCB)
20
Sep
"Awards Chatter" THR Podcast - Matt Walsh (Veep, UCB) The co-founder of Upright Citizens Brigade and Emmy nominee for his portrayal of Selina Meyer's bumbling press secretary explains why he abandoned a career in psychology for comedy, why he's drawn to improv and what it's like working opposite perhaps the funniest TV actress alive today. [...]
Improv Level 1-2-3 Grad Show – Sydney
12
Sep
Improv Level 1-2-3 Grad Show - Sydney Search for: Recent Posts The Last Laugh? When Will In-Person Classes Resume? Thursday Nights: All in and All out State of Play 2019 You Shaved My Legs! Eight Weeks with Laugh Masters Academy Recent CommentsWhat is improv comedy & theatre? - The Australian Improv Comedy Festival on What [...]
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Night Shift at the Factory – Monthly Improv & Sketch Comedy
12
Sep
Night Shift at the Factory - Monthly Improv & Sketch Comedy Search for: Recent Posts The Last Laugh? When Will In-Person Classes Resume? Thursday Nights: All in and All out State of Play 2019 You Shaved My Legs! Eight Weeks with Laugh Masters Academy Recent CommentsWhat is improv comedy & theatre? - The Australian Improv [...]
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Level 1 Improv Grad Show – Melbourne
04
Sep
Level 1 Improv Grad Show - Melbourne Are you in need of a good laugh? A true chuckle, a heartfelt laughter that brings a tear to your eyes? Well look no more, the Level 1 LMA Grad Show is upon us. It's Melbourne's time to shine! Come check out our latest Level 1 Improv class [...]
LMA Family Represents at Sydney Fringe Festival
30
Aug
LMA Family Represents at Sydney Fringe Festival Laugh-Masters Academy is proud to have students, teachers and Alumni alike participating in this year's Fringe Festival here in Sydney. For those who don't know about Fringe, this is the largest independent arts festival in New South Wales for the 7th year in a row. In 2016, Sydney [...]
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First Fridays at The Factory Monthly Comedy Show
21
Jul
First Fridays at The Factory Monthly Comedy Show LMA is pleased to announce a new, ongoing relationship with The Factory Theatre in Marrickville, NSW (Sydney). Starting August 5th, 2016 LMA will begin its first regularly scheduled* improv and sketch comedy show - "First Fridays at The Factory" which, as you can probably guess, will be [...]
Improv Photos from the July 15 Blue Note Show!
16
Jul
Improv Photos from the July 15 Blue Note Show! On Friday night we had the LMA’s first Blue Note Comedy Night! - Student Showcase, an evening of amazing comedy featuring a fantastic lineup of Australia’s rising improv and sketch comedy All-Stars. This special evening consisted of LMA's own Practice Team "Shut Up Darryl!", Sketch Team "The Pursuit [...]
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UCB Founders Charlie Rose Interview
01
Jul
UCB Founders Charlie Rose Interview As you may already know the DCM (Del Close Marathon) is happening at UCB in New York City right now (late June, 2016) and the four famous founders of UCB were recently interviewed on Charlie Rose. It's a fantastic piece touching on the origin story of improv and UCB, the [...]
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Improv Photos from the Level 2 Gold Coin Show!
19
Jun
Improv Photos from the Level 2 Gold Coin Show! On Thursday night we had the LMA’s Gold Coin Comedy Night - Student Showcase, an evening of “Nearly Free” comedy featuring a fantastic lineup of Australia’s rising improv and sketch comedy All-Stars. This special evening consisted of LMA's Level 2 Improv Grad Show - with a [...]
Meet Dan Pavatich, Artistic Director, LMA Melbourne
19
Jun
Meet Dan Pavatich, Artistic Director, LMA Melbourne Dan Pavatich is an Australian comedy legend, an extremely well rounded improvisor, and overall, a lovely - and funny - fella. He's been actively involved with the improv scene in Melbourne for under a decade and has developed comedy shows, worked and toured as a performer, and helped launch [...]