Maya has been acting since 2005 and has appeared on TV in ‘Wilfred,’ ‘Winners and Losers’ and the semi-regular role of Senior Constable Kelly Merolli in ‘Neighbours.’
Lucy Silberstein
Lucy is a writer & improviser who began studying Long Form Improvisation and Sketch at LMA in Sydney. She then moved to Melbourne and is now a member of the house team Better Friends.
Lucy Griffin
By day Lucy works in casting for TV, by night she improvises, makes short films and produces a popular improv theatre show ‘Stiff Company’.
Ella Lawry
Ella has trained in improvised comedy with the Upright Citizens Brigade in LA and New York, TIC, the Groundlings at 16th Street and Laugh Masters Academy in Melbourne. She is currently studying a Master of Film and Television at the VCA.
Andy Balloch
Andy brings endless reserves of experience and enthusiasm to LMA. He is currently a Teacher, School Coordinator and Producer in Melbourne.
Andrew Wowk
In addition to being a wonderful Teacher, Andrew is the real deal on the wheels of steel. We try to get him to DJ every LMA party.
Josh Magee
Josh has a wonderful spirit and energy and, gosh darn it, people like him. Also he’s a brilliant performer.
TBA
TBA stands for “To Be Announced.” Or maybe “Totally Bitchin’ Awesome.” Your choice.
Carolyn Mullen
Carolyn is a self confessed improv addict and Program Coordinator & Facilitator LMA Professional Development / Improv Training for Business Success.
Victoria Hill
Victoria has been learning and performing in the Melbourne Improv scene since 2014. Her favourite improv experiences have been taking part in Now Showing: The Improvised Movie as well as studying and performing Musical Improv. During the 2016 Melbourne Fringe Festival, Victoria was part of the popular show Improv Against Humanity.
Madi Savage
Madi has trained at LMA and the Victorian College of the Arts. She wrote and performed in ‘Sketchual Healing’, the 40th Anniversary Law Revue in 2017. Madi teaches Improv Level 1.
Talya Finberg
Talya’s favourite two words in life are “Yes, and,” especially when combined in that order. Her greatest happiness is watching students find the funny in truth, listening, being playful, willing to fail, and responding in the moment.
Justin Porter
Justin attended the USC Film School in Los Angeles, and trained in improv at IO West in Los Angeles, where he performed on the mainstage Harold Team Waterloo before moving to Australia. He has since performed regularly with shows in the Melbourne Fringe Festival and Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Dan Thomas
Dan was introduced to the delightful world of improv in 2016. He currently teaches Level 2, runs the Second Saturday ‘Intro to Improv’ workshops.
David Tieck
David is a crazy, weird, awesome, comedy genius and he’s got the hair and beard to prove it.
Melissa McGlensey
Melissa showed up down under in early 2016 and brought a big bag of improv genius with her. She quickly became a treasured member of the community and we’re always happy when she comes back for a visit.