1615 N. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90027

Improvised Movie

Location: Anthony Meindl Studios
905 Cole Ave
Los Angeles CA 90038
See class description for room number.

Sun Jan 12, 2025 3pm-6pm (LA)
Sun Jan 19, 2025 3pm-6pm
Sun Jan 26, 2025 3pm-6pm
Sun Feb 2, 2025 3pm-6pm
Sun Feb 9, 2025 3pm-6pm
Sun Feb 16, 2025 3pm-6pm
Sun Feb 23, 2025 3pm-6pm
Sun Mar 2, 2025 3pm-6pm
   Show: Fri Mar 7, 2025 6pm-7pm (WGIS Space)
   Show: Tue Mar 11, 2025 6pm-7pm (WGIS Space)

$360 USD
Class size: 16

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Class Description: Study the Improvised Movie. Joel Spence performed on one of the first Los Angeles teams to specialize in the improvised movie. 8 classes, 2 shows.

You must APPLY for this class. To do so, click the "REQUEST A SPOT" button. We'll email applicants to ask for your improv experience level. Since it's a challenging form, we're looking for people with 4+ levels of long-form experience from any school. We'll announce the lineup on Sunday January 5.

NOTE: Students will be discussing many movies and movie genres -- although you don't need to be an expert, you should have an enthusiasm and curiosity about movies.

Class is in Room A.
Teacher: Joel Spence

About Joel Spence: Joel has been performing long form improv and sketch comedy at UCBTLA since 2005. He's a member of the house teams Sentimental Lady and Toledo Rep. He studied improv under Matt Besser, Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh, Seth Morris and many others. Joel grew up in San Antonio, TX and went to S.M.U. in Dallas where he received a B.F.A. in Acting. In 1995 he joined Theatre de la Jeune Lune and for the next five years performed in over 20 productions. From 2000-01, Joel studied at l'Ecole Philippe Gaulier in London, England. He's appeared on such TV shows as: Key & Peele, Newsreaders, Modern Family, How I Met Your Mother, Big Love, Reno 911, My Name Is Earl, Burn Notice, Big Little Lies and others!

How This Works

  • You'll get an address in your enrollment email. Online classes are on Zoom.
  • REFUND POLICY: Full refund if you drop 24 hours before start of class.
  • Discounts: We sometimes offer discounts on last-minute spots for those in financial need.