Drawing upon the works of Jo Forsberg, Del Close, Anne Bogart, and Sanford Meisner, this workshop explores the core principles of improvisation techniques for performance.

Jeff Michalski has developed a unique approach to teaching improvisation synthesizing these influences to create a new and exciting style. You will experience an afternoon intensive workshop and walk out with a brand new skill set:

- connect with fellow actors & the audience by honing observational skills

- heighten awareness in order to immediately discover the focus of a scene

- explore opportunities for creating a distinct language that is shared by the player and the audience, leading to a unique experience during each performance


Who's Jeff?
Currently Jeff's the Artistic Director of fanaticSalon, a theater he established in Culver City in 2006. As a producer, director and performer, he has worked with Dan Castellaneta, Chris Farely, Amy Sedaris, Mike Myers, Steven Colbert, Ryan Stlyes, and many more.

Stephen Colbert " The first director I had at Second City ( Jeff Michalski) said " You have to learn to love the bomb". And I didn't know what he meant for a long time. Imagine a child drinking a beer for the first time and they can't possibly understand why you like it. And you can't possibly explain why it tastes so good"

Paul Dinello, Writer/Producer ‘Strangers with Candy’ & ‘The Colbert Report’ - “ Jeff speaks simply and passionately and when it comes to improv he is always right. Jeff is such a masterful teacher its easy to forget that he is one of he is one of the finest improvisers to ever perform on the stage. "

Tim Meadows, Saturday Night Live - “Jeff was my favorite teacher at Second City. He always reminded us to have fun and to be supportive of one another. He encouraged playing to the top of your intelligence and trusting the audience to be smarter than you”

Colin Mochrie, ‘Whose Line is It Anyway’ - “I have worked with Jeff Michalski in both improvised and scripted works. And I have been fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to sit in his some of his workshops and improv classes. Jeff's enthusiasm and obvious love of improv makes it almost impossible to leave the class without being inspired and with great respect for the craft”