Improv Class FAQ's
The classes are taught by 22-year improv veteran Gerald Owens. Click here for more information on the instructor. To register for the classes, call our 24-hour voicemail at and leave a message, or click on the link to e-mail us directly at
Frequently Asked Questions About Improv Classes
When does the class begin?
The upcoming class schedule can be seen on our main improv classes page. Click here.
How many classes do I have to take? Do I have to pay for a set number of classes?
Each level is six weeks. The current class is Level One. The tuition is $199.
Do I need any prior experience or training?
No, it is an introductory level class.
But what if I'm not funny?
It's an acting class, not an improvisational comedy class. Being funny involves a whole separate set of obligations which you need not worry about in the basic level. Scenes may be funny, dramatic, or a combination of the two. If you master basic improv skills and you want to audition for Laughing Gas, we will then offer you advanced training concentrating on improv comedy during our rehearsals.
Will this class prepare me for a career in stand-up comedy?
Not directly. Though there is a nationally known chain of comedy clubs known as "The Improv," stand-up comedy is a different art form based on prepared monologues with very little improvisational content. However, an ability to think on your feet will be helpful if you wish to pursue it.
But I'm not an entertainer. Can improv help me in everyday life?
Sure! Improv teaches you to think on your feet, particularly if you have to deal with the public. Teachers, sales people, lawyers and executives can all benefit from improvisational training. Improv will give you new insight into relationships and personal strategies.
I'm interested in professional acting. Do you offer any other acting classes?
Laughing Gas director and staff instructor Gerald Owens offered classes in improvisation, scene study and monologues at the John Robert Powers School in West Palm Beach, and has taught scene study and monologue classes previously through Miami's PAAF Workshop and others. However, at present his sessions are limited to improvisation classes. He is available as a private acting coach for actors who wish to prepare audition material. Click to inquire about private coaching.
However, a wide range of classes are available elsewhere in South Florida. The Actor's Info Booth includes valuable information for both novice and experienced actors, as well as a wide range of classes featuring teachers from Florida and guest instructors from Los Angeles or New York.
The Acting School of South Florida in Hollywood, Florida, also offers a selection of classes in scene study, audition technique, acting for the camera and more.
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