Come take classes from a Second City performer!
Email CruzTeachesImprov@gmail.com for questions regarding the scholarship!
CLASSES ON HOLD
Intro to Improv with Cruz: How to be in the present moment
Become a more AWESOME version of yourself through improvisation! In these two hours, you will...
- Learn to live life in the present moment
- Help yourself navigate through stressful situations
- Improve your skills as a leader who thinks on their feet
- Become a better actor by living more truthfully
- Overcome limiting beliefs that stop you from taking healthy risks
- Meet fun and open people in a supportive environment where we get to PLAY!
If you've ever been curious about what improvisation is, or how to get started doing it, this is the perfect class for you. Improv is a skill that is great for actors and non-actors as we take what we learn in the classroom into our everyday lives. No experience is required.
*This first intro class is $20, and will launch into our 6 week course! Come try us out for a day, and stay if you love it.
PARKING: Meters are free after 6PM.
****no refunds after class 2
RESERVE A SPOT THROUGH PAYPAL OR VENMO
Paypal or Venmo $159 to
@CruzTeachesImprov
Studio 105
300 East 4th Street
Suite 105
Long Beach, CA 90802
Entrance is on 4th street, between Long Beach and Pine.
Next to Ahimsa. Street parking FREE after 6PM.
ADVANCED IMPROV FORMS - ON HOLD
LEARN AN IMPROV FORMAT AND DO A RUN OF SHOWS!!!
Bored with the intro classes??? Produce a run of shows with your classmates!
Master scene work in the advance improv class
Build on build on your knowledge and become a seasoned performer
Learn the improv show formats that professionals do
Through 7 classes and 2 shows, you will learn how to produce, collaborate and perform in your own improv shows!
Level 2: The La Ronde
March 9th Mondays 8-10
For 7 weeks and 2 performances you will be learning this format which is much like a one act play. The name is based on a novel by Arthur Schnitzler, called Traumnovelle, in which a series of characters sequentially bed each other, from first to last back to first. It's a character and relationship heavy format following the lives of people made up on the spot. This deep dive into the La Ronde will expand your understand of improv and the truth of characters you play!
*Min of 6 students, maximum of 12, paying for the class reserves your spot!
PARKING: Meters are free after 6PM.
Paypal or Venmo $199 to @CruzTeachesImprov
Level 3: The Armando
March 11th wednesdays 6-8
For 7 weeks and 2 performances you will be learning the Armando created by Chicago Improv teacher and player Armando Diaz. This improv format starts with a storytelling-style monologue, based on an audience suggestion. After the monologue, players play improvised scenes inspired by the monologue. It utilizes the skills learned from the La Ronde and adds the new skill of premise based improv scenes. Perfect for the up and coming sketch writer.
*Min of 6 students, maximum of 12, paying for the class reserves your spot!
PARKING: Meters are free after 6PM.
Paypal or Venmo $199 to @CruzTeachesImprov
Level 4: The Harold
March 11th wednesdays 8-10
Ugh… don’t get me started. If you have taken classes with me, you should very well know how I feel about this form.
*Min of 6 students, maximum of 12, paying for the class reserves your spot!
PARKING: Meters are free after 6PM.
Paypal or Venmo $199 to @CruzTeachesImprov
Paypal or Venmo $199 to
@CruzTeachesImprov
About the Instructor
Actor, improvisor and teacher, Bryan Philip Cruz started his performance career in 2000 with Comedy Sportz. Upon moving to Austin in 2003, he co-founded GigglePants Improv, the premiere college improv troupe of The University of Texas at Austin. Improviser by day, ER nurse by night, he continued to train in Austin for 5 years. He briefly moved to Houston, TX in 2012 he started teaching Improv at Station Theater while performing in various festivals around the US. Now a graduate of the UCB Theater and currently a student of Second City, Cruz has been teaching improv in Long Beach, California for 2 years. His students say he’s a great teacher, but to his aloof cats... he’s the best.
Testimonials
"Being new to the stage, I had a few obstacles to navigate. With Cruz's encouragement and support, the navigation is much smoother. Improv is not just games. It's life learning process."
- Gail Gould
"Cruz was an excellent teacher! He's super knowledgeable about improv and acting, and he gives you tons of helpful techniques to make you a better performer. I learned so much taking his classes and my improvisation skills have definitely improved. Improv can be challenging but Cruz was always patient and made everyone feel comfortable, not to mention the class was just so fun and full of laughter. 10/10 recommend!!"
- Nancy Raven
"I can only say it was the best improv class I have ever taken. I learned so much about imagination and being in the moment with creativity. Improv has helped my acting so much. It's helped me start booking roles and really understand who I am as an actor as well. I’m more confident in my abilities and craft as an artist. Improv is one of those acting opportunities where you learn more about the people you play games with and it really shows you an amazing fun side to the art of theater and how to make your mind grow. I’m so glad Cruz taught me so much and taking his class was the best time ever!"
- Miracle Pelayo
