Comedy

Announcing the LMAy PartAy! You know what's awesome? Us. And by "us" we mean you. You and everyone else who has jumped in and joined this crazy, comedic and cross-cultural community we've created. We think it's amazing and special and lovely and we want to celebrate it with crazy costumes, good music and bad dancing. So [...]

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. [...]

When Was the Last Time You Played? My first introduction to clown and physical comedy was in New York with Virginia Scott. But it wasn’t until later on during my second year in Paris studying at Jacques Lecoq that I experienced the fundamental joy and benefits of this ancient playful art. At the heart of [...]

Elliot's Improv Journey Why Improv? My improv journey started when I was living in Chicago, Illinois, had just dropped out of Graduate School where I was pursuing a Masters of Architecture and was working in the planning department of a major University. I didn’t like my job that much and didn’t know what I was [...]

That First Step Makes All the Difference. Ever wonder what it takes to be funny on the spot but scared that it's too hard?  If you are nervous and would like to dip your toes in and see if it's for you LMA have regular FREE introduction to improv classes on the second Saturday of [...]

Who Wears The Pantsuit Now? - A Chicago Style Sketch Review A hilarious mix of insights from the last year, Who Wears the Pantsuit Now? is a fresh new take on sketch comedy from up and coming students at Laugh-Master’s Academy. Written and starring: John Budreski , Brandon Lawlor, Kate O'Keefe, Trish Koutrodimos, Miles Ross, [...]

Improv Level 1 and 2 Melbourne Graduation Show - December 12 Welcome to LMA’s Improv Level 1 and 2 Graduation show, an evening of comedy featuring a fantastic lineup of Australia’s rising improv comedy All-Stars. This special evening will consist of improv shows performed by LMA’s Level 1 and 2 graduates, followed by a performance [...]

Improv & Clown Graduation Show - December 9th Laugh-Masters Academy Presents: Improv & Clown Graduation Shows featuring our current Level 1 and 2 Improv class as well as our Level 1 Clown graduates! So come see some of Sydney's newest - comedic talent, live on stage at one of the best theater around. Best of all, every show comes [...]

Improv Level 1, 3, and 4 Graduation Show - December 8 Welcome to LMA’s Improv Level 1, 3, and 4 Graduation show, an evening of comedy featuring a fantastic lineup of Australia’s rising improv comedy All-Stars. This special evening will consist of improv shows performed by LMA’s Level 1, 3 and 4 graduates, followed by [...]

Night Shift at the Factory on December 17 You work so hard, you deserve a break! That's why on December 17, 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", "Cinnamon Rolls", Teacher teams, and more! Every [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]

"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 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 [...]

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