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Joe Bill is Bringing The Power to LMA!
18
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 ,
PWC Get Into (and a lot out of) Improv Business Training
14
Jun
PWC Get Into (and a lot out of) Improv Business Training Improv Business Training LMA recently ran an introductory improv for business training session with some of the lovely folks at PWC in Sydney. Here you can listen to a few of them share their thoughts on the experience. Can you guess what they all [...]
Posted in: Business Improv ,
Tags: Communication Skills , Improv , L&D , Learning , Learning & Development , Personal Development , PWC , Training , Yes ,
Meet Flavie Laliberte: LMA’s New Social Media Wizard
03
Jun
Meet Flavie Laliberte: LMA's New Social Media Wizard Laugh-Master Academy is excited to welcome its newest team member: Social Media Coordinator, Flavie Laliberte. We sat down with her for a few questions to get to know her better. What is your name and where are you from? Flavie Laliberte from the beautiful city of Montreal, Canada. How [...]
Posted in: Guest Blog , Improv.Blog , Latest News ,
Tags: Comedy , Improv , media , social ,
Kristin Hensley: Business Improv Training is Invaluable
26
Apr
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 [...]
Posted in: Business Improv , Instructors ,
Tags: Improv , Learning , Mindfulness , Training , Workshops ,
LMA House Team Audition Results – Term 2, 2016
16
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 Announces “The Draft”
16
Apr
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 [...]
Posted in: Latest News ,
Tags: Belvoir St. Theatre , Class , Classes , Comedy , Impro , Improv , Improvisation , On-Time , Performance , Promptness , Shows , Team , The Draft ,
Hangin’ with Harold Workshop Notes
06
Apr

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.

Posted in: House Teams , Instructors , The Harold ,
Tags: Belvoir St. Theatre , Chicago Style Longform , Class , Classes , Comedy , Harold , Impro , Improv , Improvisation , Instructor , Intensive , Kristin Hensley , SNL , Sydney , The Harold , Theatre , Training ,
LMA House Team Auditions – Term 2, 2016
05
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 ,
No Joke! Improv is Seriously Good for Business.
21
Mar
No Joke! Improv is Seriously Good for Business. There’s more to improvisation than comedy - and it’s not just for funny people. In fact, improv is primarily about learning to react authentically and stay in the present moment at a very high level. This awareness has all sorts of business benefits which is why we [...]
Posted in: Business Improv ,
Tags: Festival , Impro , Improv , Improvisation , June , Learning , Light , Listening , May , Mindfulness , Music , Skills , Sydney , Training , Vivid , Vivid Ideas , Workshops , Yoga ,
Why Standups Should Embrace, Not Revile, Improv
16
Mar
Why Standups Should Embrace, Not Revile, Improv “I hate improv.” Hang around standup comedians enough and you will hear it. This may be confusing. Many don’t know there’s a difference between the comics with microphones and the ones who go mic-less, tagging in and out of scenes in a black box theatre. It’s understandable. After all, many [...]
Posted in: Guest Blog , Stand-Up ,
Tags: Comedy , Impro , Improv , Improvisation , Sketch Comedy Writing , SNL , Stand-Up , UCB ,
Improvoir: It Happened and It Was Good.
27
Feb
Improvoir: It Happened and It Was Good. These here photos are proof last night actually happened. It was a dream come true and an amazing team effort. Truly a special moment in LMA history and what a fantastic moment it was. Thank you to all the LMA Teachers and Performers for being a part of [...]
Posted in: Comedy Shows , House Teams ,
Tags: Belvoir St. Theatre , Chicago Style Longform , Classes , Comedy , Improv , Improvisation , Jam , Show , Sketch Comedy Writing , Sydney , Theatre ,
Use Your Words
16
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 ,
An Interview with LMA Instructor David Evans
09
Feb
An Interview with LMA Instructor David Evans David Evans Talks Improv... and Other Things. LMA wouldn't be where it is today without the heart, enthusiasm, and playful spirit of Mr. David Evans. Dave was instrumental in helping LMA Sydney move from holding periodic weekend workshops to regular ongoing classes and for those of you who've had the [...]
Posted in: Instructors , Latest News ,
Tags: Comedy , David Evans , Improv , Melbourne ,
Inaugural LMA Student House Team Members Announced
22
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
20
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
06
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 ,