Improvisation has become an increasingly valuable skill for today’s actors. Whether rehearsing, performing on stage or screen, or stepping into an audition room, the ability to live in the moment and respond truthfully strengthens every aspect of an actor’s craft. Improv for Actors is designed for actors who want to sharpen their instincts and deepen their work through improvisational training. This class focuses on the core elements of strong scene work while introducing the tools of improvisation. Actors explore how to build believable environments, transform a space through imagination, and create scenes that feel alive and spontaneous. The techniques practiced in class translate directly to both scripted and unscripted performance, helping actors stay present, flexible, and responsive in written material while also giving them the confidence to improvise when needed.
Throughout this ongoing class, students develop ensemble awareness, practice object work, and study the building blocks of an effective improvisational scene. Through games, exercises, and structured play, actors investigate relationships, character motivations, and the art of heightening moments to create engaging scenes and dynamic characters from nothing but imagination and collaboration.
Actors will develop a deeper understanding of what makes a scene work and how to navigate it with clarity and purpose. Just as importantly, they will gain substantial hands-on experience improvising, strengthening their confidence, creativity, listening, and presence as performers.
About Jeff Pack
Jeff Pack is an actor, improviser, and instructor based in Atlanta, Georgia. He studied improvisation at The Upright Citizens Brigade in Hollywood and Westside Comedy Theatre in Los Angeles. He completed the improv training programs at Dad’s Garage and Whole World Theatre in Atlanta. Jeff was a founding member of the improv troupe Playing in Traffic and currently performs long-form improv with teams in the Atlanta area. Jeff is deeply committed to the craft of improvisation and enjoys helping actors develop confidence, creativity, and strong scene work through improv training. In addition to performing, he works as an improv teacher and coach. As an actor, Jeff has appeared in dozens of independent films, several of which have been distributed on platforms such as Netflix. He has also taught acting for film and stage combat at The Georgia Ensemble Theatre, where he helped actors develop practical skills for both stage and screen.
Register for Classes
- Tweens (ages 9-13): Fridays 4:30-5:40pm, beginning August 21, 2026
- Teens (ages 14-17): Fridays 5:45-6:55pm, beginning August 21, 2026
- Adults (18+): Fridays 7-9pm, beginning April 3, 2026
Tuition
Adult class tuition is $875 per semester (15 classes) if paid in full or five monthly payments of $200. Class tuition for Teens and Tweens is $750 per semester (15 classes) if paid in full or five monthly payments of $150. Each semester includes the classes, edited class videos, mock auditions, 1 make-up class, and 1 ticket to the end of semester banquet. We offer multi-class discounts for students who would like to take more than one class per week and family discounts for enrollment by multiple family members.
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