the art of improvisation

actors - improvisation skills have emerged as one of the key components of an actor's tool belt. improv study - particularly that of long-form improv, as we do - is a significant credential on an actor's resume. it belongs on yours. free yourself from the gimmicks & tricks of parlor games & learn what has made stars out of the cast of 'snl', 'mad tv', 'the simpsons', 'curb your enthusiasm' & 'this is spinal tap' famous.

producers & casting directors - know that improv experience brings focus & openness to events in the scene that makes direction easy. actors with quality improv experience find that they are more relaxed & more confident in auditions, on the set & on stage because they have developed the ability to create full-blown scenes & to entertain an audience, with nothing prepared in advance.

our training approach focuses on -

* strong characters
* relationships
* clear objectives
* vivid environments
* sustaining attention

while the gags of other improv companies may produce laughs, our approach creates theater that is more memorable, entertaining & often hilariously funny. if we fail, we learn to fail with grace and good nature. these are not just helpful acting skills; they are important life skills!

paul bellos, (CMT, Crazy 8’s Showcase, American Express, Borders Books, Chick-Fil-A, Logan’s Roadhouse, Nashville Star, Honorable Mention Best Actor 2005 - 48 Hour Film Festival) teaches every class & gives personal attention to each performer, helping to build strengths & overcome weaknesses. while the training isn’t focused on the quick fix - it is worth while.

'so, one thing that should be clear to you, as an improv presenter, is that the humorous element is not the goal of improv, anymore than getting applause is the goal of a basketball team. A basketball team is trying to get as many balls through the hoop as possible while minimizing the same sort of success for their opponents. The entertainment value is a by product of that goal.' - Paul Stokstad

Ideaprov training is not the low price leader – quality education never is. paul has promoted handfuls of actors to los angeles, chicago & new york in the last twelve months. We invite you to learn what it really takes to make it in show biz.

$149 – six weeks

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disclaimer: all fees and tuition are non-refundable.


other programs

art of improvisation
actor? writer? comedian? training without the games & gimmicks. build creativity, confidence & audition skills fore auditions, live and film.
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extreme theater camp (ETC)
week-long improv summer camps. be inspired and collaborate through an energetic game format. this chicago-style workshop teaches what made the cast of ‘snl’ and ‘whose line is it anyway?’ famous.
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actor’s playground
looking for a few good players.
four days - ten games - unlimited laughter.
jump start your performance through spontaneity. improvise adapt, overcome.
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the masters
this intermediate program is taught by local and visiting instructors alike. classes focus are the internalizing the core values of spontaneous theater as well as various improv performance styles.
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*customization available upon request.




improv entertaining and training
phone: 626.200.6993 - email: contact@paulbellos.com