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LMA House Team Auditions – Term 4, 2016
03
Nov
LMA House Team Auditions - Term 4, 2016 Laugh-Masters Academy is inviting Students to audition for spots on Official LMA Improv House Teams. House Teams will be given opportunities to regularly perform on stage at The Factory Theatre, The Belvoir Theatre, and other venues, as well as, participate in official LMA events, represent LMA in the wider Improv [...]
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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Registrations for MICF 2017
25
Oct
Registrations for MICF 2017 It's almost time for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival! Registrations are now open and close 17 Nov 2016. Make sure you start getting all the things together for your registration now and be sure to mention LMA when you register so we can help you market your shows. MICF Free Informal Info [...]
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 [...]
What’s Clown Got to do With It?
30
Sep
What’s Clown Got to do With It? We all want to be more authentic and present. But how does one harness these qualities? Whether in everyday life, or as an actor playing a character on stage or screen, we are always striving to reach this wonderful ideal. Words and phrases like ‘letting go’, ‘letting our guard down’, [...]
New Saturday Level 1 Improv Class (Sydney)
28
Sep
New Saturday Level 1 Improv Class (Sydney) LMA is excited to announce our first ever 8 week Saturday Level 1 Improv class. Perfect for those of you who can't make one of our weekday evening classes. This one will be run by the lovely Sophie Long and starts October 15th. You can register here right now. [...]
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. [...]
Alicia Gonzalez Joins the LMA Roster
19
Sep
Alicia Gonzalez Joins the LMA Roster Laugh-Masters Academy is thrilled to welcome Alicia Gonzalez to the LMA family. She will begin teaching Clown & Improv in Sydney starting Term 4, 2016. Alicia Gonzalez is a practicing clown and bouffon. She trained in Paris, France, at Lecoq with the likes of funny man Jos Houben, she [...]
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 [...]
Vulnerability Sucks*
03
Sep
Vulnerability Sucks* Thanks to a timely tweet back in February, I took a risk and joined my first ever improv class at Laugh Masters Academy. Having only 20 minutes to run to the theatre, I came in late, sweaty and out of breath. In front of me were 12 friendly strangers waiting to be introduced [...]
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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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