The Actor's Improv Lab
The Actor’s Improv Lab with Lauren Patrice Nadler
Explore and develop essential improvisational skills in Lauren’s transformative signature format.
Experience improvisation like never before in Lauren Patrice Nadler’s signature “Makin’ a Movie” format—a transformative approach developed to bring actors of all backgrounds into the heart of authentic, multi-dimensional performance.
This class is designed to build the core skills essential for every actor, whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned professional seeking to deepen your craft. Lauren’s method goes beyond traditional improv, cultivating versatile, adaptable performers who thrive in today’s fast-paced industry.
In each session, you’ll explore the full spectrum of character and genre, using props, costumes, and imaginative virtual backgrounds to create believable worlds and compelling relationships. This hands-on, immersive practice provides a unique playground for building dynamic, grounded characters and mastering the art of quick adaptation.
What You’ll Gain:
Confidence to Commit Fully – Learn to dive deep into any character and commit fully to situations, regardless of how unexpected or unusual they may be. These skills are crucial for commercial auditions and many film and TV projects that require actors to think on their feet and adapt quickly in today's industry.
Class Format
"Makin' a Movie" Improvisation
Ongoing in 8 week cycles
Cycle Tuition $385
The Improvisations in Lauren’s classes are designed to:
-Eliminate fear
-Improve your focus
-Manage nervous energy
-Expand your creative thinking
-Encourage your active listening
-Enhance your ability to multi-task on set
-Work on various characters, including ones with physical and mental challenges
- Create characters that are grounded
-Allow you to detail believable relationships, environments, and circumstances
-Remain open and spontaneous
These are important skills because most commercial auditions and many film and TV projects these days are improvised and you must commit to characters and circumstances, no matter how absurd.
This work also allows Lauren to gauge your strengths and weaknesses when you are not bogged down by a script in hand.
Plus, we have an absolute blast in the process!
About the Process
The "Makin' a Movie" format was developed by Lauren as an opening exercise that facilitates the growth of all of the necessary tools an actor needs. They will be prepared to go out into the world of acting with full-bodied, head to toe, walking and talking, multitasking performances, in any genre.
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Using virtual backgrounds we are able to create new realities, teaching students to surrender to their environment and boost their creating thinking and performances.
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Truly a method, when brought to its highest level it can expand any actor seeking growth, in ways that are limitless. Rooted in truth, actors are encouraged to commit and push the envelope, make the unbelievable believable, and have a whole lot of fun while doing it!
Creating Original Characters
Take a look at these compilation videos of some of our most advanced students, current and alum, who have mastered creating multi-dimensional, engaging, hilarious characters using our improv program
You will WORK in every class!
The best part is that we have a great deal of fun in the process. This can be a very difficult profession, so you might as well enjoy yourself!
The Actor's Improv Lab
Class Schedule
Every Sunday
2:00pm - 5:00pm