Comedian

Laugh Masters Academy > Comedian

Jun

Master and Apprentice Alike This post is by Dan Pavatich, LMA's Artistic Director I have been lucky enough to perform with some extremely funny and talented people, some of whom have been performing for decades, and others for only a matter of weeks. Such was the case last night at The Night Shift, when I had the [...]

Posted in: Comedy Shows , Improv.Blog ,

Tags: Chicago Style Longform , Comedian , Comedy , Improv , Improvisation , Sydney , UCB , Workshops ,

How Comedy Helps Me Live A Better Life!

Mar

How Comedy Helps Me Live A Better Life! Hi all, first let me introduce myself. My name is Jasmine Langdon and I'm Laugh-Masters Academy’s current Social Media Coordinator, an improviser, former stand-up comic and a cancer fighter. Yes you read that last part right. I have cancer and not one that's easy to get rid of. [...]

Posted in: Improv.Blog ,

Tags: Classes , Comedian , Comedy , Impro , Improv , Improvisation , Sketch Comedy Writing , writing ,

LMA House Team Auditions – Term 4, 2016

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 [...]

Posted in: Auditions , Comedy Shows , House Teams ,

Tags: Actor , Armando , Auditions , Comedian , Comedy , Deconstruction , Ensemble , Harold , Improv , Join , Longform , Perform , Play , Show , Shows , Sketch , Team ,

“Awards Chatter” THR Podcast – Matt Walsh (Veep, UCB)

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. [...]

Posted in: Latest News ,

Tags: Comedian , Comedy , Impro , Improv , Improvisation , Matt Walsh , Show , Training , UCB ,

Vulnerability Sucks*

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 [...]

Posted in: Guest Blog , Improv.Blog ,

Tags: Chicago Style Longform , Class , Classes , Comedian , Comedy , Impro , Improv , Improvisation , Level 1 , Performance , Show , Sophie Long , Stage , student , Sydney , Training , vulnerability , Workshops ,

Joe Bill is Bringing The Power to LMA!

Jun

Joe Bill is Bringing The Power to LMA! Mr. Joe Bill is will be at LMA Sydney for one night only to run his world famous Power Improv Scenes Workshop The focus of this workshop is how to play improv Scenes in any context, but specifically Long Form and Narrative, from a place of strength. We’ll play [...]

Posted in: Instructors , Latest News , Workshops ,

Tags: Annoyance , Belvoir St. Theatre , Chicago Style Longform , Classes , Comedian , Comedy , Impro , Improv , Improvisation , Sydney , Theatre , Workshops ,

LMA House Team Audition Results – Term 2, 2016

Apr

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 [...]

Posted in: Auditions , Comedy Shows , House Teams , Latest News ,

Tags: Auditions , Class , Classes , Comedian , Comedy , Comedy Team , House Team , Impro , Improv , Improvisation , Performers , Practice , Show , Shows , Students , Sydney , Teams , Theatre , Winning ,

LMA House Team Auditions – Term 2, 2016

Apr

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 [...]

Posted in: Auditions , House Teams ,

Tags: Actor , Auditions , Comedian , Comedy , Improv , Join , Longform , Perform , Play , Show , Shows , Sketch , Team ,

Use Your Words

Feb

Use Your Words We'd love to hear from you. Write about your favourite show, most recent class, training you did overseas, how improv has helped/changed you, Top Tips you'd like to share, pet peeves... whatever. Pitch us your ideas and chances are we'll say "Yes, and..."

Posted in: Guest Blog , Improv.Blog ,

Tags: Brisbane , Chicago Style Longform , Class , Classes , Comedian , Comedy , Corporate Training , Drop-In , Free , House Team , Impro , Improv , Improvisation , Instructor , Jam , LMA Sketch , Melbourne , Packet , Pete Lead , Pub , Sample , Samples , Show , Sketch , Sketch Comedy Writing , SNL , Stage , Summer , Sydney , Teacher , Tester , Theatre , Training , Trial , UCB , Weekly , writing ,

Inaugural LMA Student House Team Members Announced

Jan

Inaugural LMA Student House Team Members Announced History was made at The Belvoir St. Theatre this 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 inaugural LMA House Team. After much deliberation and debate the judging panel has made their selections. [...]

Posted in: Auditions , Comedy Shows , House Teams , Latest News ,

Tags: Auditions , Class , Classes , Comedian , Comedy , Comedy Team , House Team , Impro , Improv , Improvisation , Performers , Show , Shows , Students , Sydney , Theatre , Winning ,

Students Make History at First Ever LMA House Team Auditions

Jan

Students Make History at First Ever LMA House Team Auditions History was made at The Belvoir St. Theatre this week. Maybe you felt it. It was amazing. LMA Students came out in full force, representing all levels, to show off their improv chops and try for a coveted spot on the inaugural LMA House Team. The [...]

Posted in: Auditions , House Teams , Latest News ,

Tags: Class , Classes , Comedian , Comedy , House Team , Impro , Improv , Improvisation , Performers , Show , Shows , Students , Sydney , Theatre ,

Sophie Long Joins the LMA Roster

Jan

Chicago's loss is Austraia's gain! Laugh-Masters Academy is super excited to announce the addition of Sophie Long to our roster of Australian based Instructors. Sophie is an Performer, Writer, Director, Teacher and Coach in stand-up, sketch comedy, musical comedy, and storytelling. She has recently returned home from Chicago - the "birthplace of improv comedy" - [...]

Posted in: Instructors , Latest News ,

Tags: Chicago Style Longform , Class , Classes , Comedian , Comedy , Impro , Improv , Improvisation , Instructor , Level 1 , Sketch , Sketch Comedy Writing , Sydney , Theatre , Workshops , writing ,

LMA House Team Auditions for 2016

Dec

LMA House Team Auditions for 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 wider Improv [...]

Posted in: Auditions , House Teams ,

Tags: Actor , Auditions , Comedian , Comedy , Improv , Join , Longform , Perform , Play , Show , Shows , Sketch , Team ,

Dan Pavatich Joins the LMA Roster

Jun

Dan Pavatich Joins the LMA Roster We are delighted to welcome Dan Pavatich to the LMA Roster of Australian Instructors. Dan is a very accomplished Improvisor and funny man having performed and studied internationally at some of the world's biggest and best comedy festivals and schools. Stay tuned for upcoming intensives with Dan including Sketch, [...]

Posted in: Instructors , Latest News ,

Tags: Annoyance , Brisbane , Classes , Comedian , Comedy , Impro , Improv , Improv Olympic , Improvisation , Instructor , Melbourne , Sydney , The Second City ,

Improv Comic Turned Zombie Writer/Producer

Apr

Improv Comic Turned Zombie Writer/Producer Here at Laugh-Masters Academy we're big believers in the power of improv to help get where you want to go in life. And the world is full of success stories that prove it. And now that list of stories includes one about becoming a zombie. Read this great article by [...]

Posted in: Improv.Blog ,

Tags: Comedian , Comedy , Impro , Improv , Improvisation , Training , TV , Walking Dead , Workshops , writing , Zombies ,

Instructor Highlight: Joe Wengert

Jul

Instructor Highlight: Joe Wengert Joe is a funny man. Here is proof. 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 [...]

Posted in: Business Improv , Improv.Blog ,

Tags: Classes , Comedian , Comedy , Impro , Improv , Improvisation , Instructor , Teacher , Training , Workshops ,