IMPROV AND SKETCH CLASSES REGISTERING NOW
The ColdTowne Conservatory is Austin's premier long-form improv and sketch comedy training center. Our instructors, ColdTowne and the Frank Mills, have trained, taught and performed at some of the most respected comedy institutions in North America, including the Second City, Improv Olympic, the Annoyance and Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. One of our instructors was even voted "Best Improv Teacher 2007" by the Austin Improv Collective. That depth of experience and commitment translates to a comedy education that's second to none.
Improv builds confidence, improves public speaking, increases spontaneity, fosters creativity, and -- most importantly -- is fun. Whether you're interested in a career in comedy, looking to improve your audition skills or just looking for something entertaining to do with your free time, our classes can help. Our classes are based on the improv theories developed by Del Close, who trained such comedy luminaries as John Belushi, Bill Murray, Chris Farley, Tina Fey, the Upright Citizens Brigade, and countless others.
Our students have performed all over Austin, from Esther's Follies to the Alamo Drafthouse and Fun Fun Fun Fest. Several of our students have even landed roles in feature films, commercials, and on Friday Night Lights.
Improv Level 1 classes start:
Monday, October 13 at 6pm
Saturday, October 18 at 3:30pm
Sketch Comedy Level 1 class:
Saturday, October 18 at 10:00am
For more information:
http://coldtownetheater.com/Classes
Register here!
http://coldtownetheater.com/Register
About the Instructors
ColdTowne
ColdTowne moved to Austin in 2005, and since then has opened up a comedy theater, won several awards for improv and sketch comedy (Best of Austin, Best of Frontera Fest, B. Iden Payne Award) and toured extensively. Members of ColdTowne have trained at the Second City, Improv Olympic, the Upright Citizens Brigade and Annoyance Theaters.
The Frank Mills
The Frank Mills is a comedy troupe featuring cast members that have trained, directed and performed extensively at the world's foremost comedy institutions, including The Second City - Chicago, the Annoyance Theatre, Improv Olympic, Boom! Chicago (Amsterdam) and ComedySportz (Austin and Chicago).They are winners of the 2006 B. Iden Payne Award for "Outstanding Improv Ensemble," and are regarded among the finest improvisors in Austin.
Tom Booker
Tom Booker came to Austin from Los Angeles in 2007. In addition to television work on Curb Your Enthusiasm and Primetime Glick, Tom also helped to found The Annoyance Theatre in Chicago, taught at The Second City in LA, and wrote/directedstarred in the feature film Kill The Man.
