Holiday Show + Party!
The LMA Sydney Holiday Show and Party is on Dec. 20th and you and your friends are invited. Come play and perform along with our special guest, Jonathan Pitts.
Fast-thinking. Creativity. Bravery… and Improv.
Fast-thinking. Creativity. Bravery... and Improv. Guest Blog by Oliver Shawyer I recently returned from holidays, and in doing so, set myself an aggressive task of getting out and about to try new things. Things that both confronted me and reminded me of how much there is on offer when you actually put yourself out there. There's [...]
Who Wears The Pantsuit Now? – A Chicago Style Sketch Review
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, [...]
Night Shift at the Factory on December 17
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
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
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 [...]
“Awards Chatter” THR Podcast – Matt Walsh (Veep, UCB)
"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. [...]
Night Shift at the Factory – Monthly Improv & Sketch Comedy
Night Shift at the Factory - Monthly Improv & Sketch Comedy Search for: Recent Posts 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 Review: Summer Improv Intensive at the Annoyance Theatre Recent CommentsWhat is improv comedy & [...]
Level 1 Improv Grad Show – Melbourne
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*
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 [...]
LMA Family Represents at Sydney Fringe Festival
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 [...]
“On The Cusp, Off The Cuff,” – An Improv Comedy Documentary
“On The Cusp, Off The Cuff,” - An Improv Comedy Documentary Via: The Comics Comic Who decides to pursue a life or career in improv comedy, what are their motivations, and what is the reality of that life and career, really? Especially if you're living and working in New York City. A few years ago, [...]
LMA House Team Audition Results – Term 2, 2016
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 [...]
LMA House Team Auditions – Term 2, 2016
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 [...]
Improvoir: It Happened and It Was Good.
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 [...]
Use Your Words
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..."