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The Groundlings is an American improvisational and sketch comedy troupe and school based in Los Angeles, California. The troupe was formed by Gary Austin in 1974 and uses an improv format influenced by Viola Spolin, whose improv techniques were taught by Del Close and other members of the Second City, located in Chicago and later St. Louis.
The Groundlings is an improvisation and sketch comedy theatre that has been entertaining LA audiences for over 50 years. The Groundlings is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded by Gary Austin in 1974. You can find out more about us or our history.
Jan 31, 2024 · The Groundlings Theatre in Los Angeles is celebrating its 50th anniversary of impacting the art of comedy as a celebrated incubator of comedic talent.
The Groundlings School landed its own 5000 square foot home in 2015, on the corner of Melrose Avenue and Poinsettia. With over 8000 improv and sketch comedy students per year, The Groundlings has become the pre-eminent training ground for comedy in Los Angeles and beyond.
Nov 2, 2014 · Officially formed in 1974 by Gary Austin, The Groundlings (named after an audience member relegated to the pit of Elizabethean theatres) are one of America's leading improv groups, launching...
Groundlings comedians drive a vehicle for human emotional processing and our brand of comedy is a language in which opposing communities establish dialogue through a mutual decision to come unarmed. We are also the foremost comedy training ground in Hollywood and a springboard for countless careers.*.
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Jan 9, 2024 · Jan 9, 2024. Iconic sketch comedy troupe The Groundlings will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year with a full slate of events, including themed shows, a panel series and podcast that...
