April 2016

Kristin Hensley: Business Improv Training is Invaluable The lovely Kristin Hensley recently came over from Los Angeles to facilitate some workshops and corporate training sessions with LMA. Here she shares a few thoughts on why improv business training is vital for innovation and teamwork, and how saying "Yes, and..." and using Active Listening to support [...]

LMA House Team Audition Results - Term 2, 2016 History was made yet again at The Belvoir St. Theatre last week as LMA Students came out in full force, representing all levels, to show off their improv chops and try for a coveted spot on the LMA House Team. The vision for LMA as we grow, is to have [...]

LMA Announces "The Draft" The Draft is how we reward students with perfect attendance and promptness. It’s really simple: If you have a 100% class attendance record and are never late, you will get to play with the Teachers on stage at the end of term Gold Coin Comedy Show. Which is kind of a [...]

We had an awesome “Hangin’ with Harold” intensive workshop with Kristin Hensley (UCB, i.O., Second City, WestSide Comedy Theater). These are the notes from the class which will be of value to anyone currently performing – or learning to perform – Harolds at LMA or elsewhere.

LMA House Team Auditions - Term 2, 2016 Laugh-Masters Academy is inviting Students & Teachers to audition for several new Official LMA Improv Teams, known as House Teams. House Teams will be given opportunities to regularly perform on stage at The Belvoir Theatre (and other venues), participate in official LMA events, represent LMA in the [...]