MARCH SESSION - Thursdays 7 PM-9 PM 3/20/25-5/08/25 Instructor - Michael Busch
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland, OH 44102
Price/Capacity: $230
12 person cap/8 person minimum
Payment plans available. If you cannot afford the class we have limited work-study spots and financial aid available. Please email info at imposterstheater dot com for more details.
This class is a continuation of Imposters Improv Level 3. If you have not taken our Level 3 class, but have similar experience elsewhere, please email us at info at imposterstheater dot com before signing up.
This class focuses on:
-Performing improvised monologues
-Pulling information from a monologue opening
-Forming strong initiations based on an opening
-Continued development of scene work and character/pov
-Heightening the game of your scene
Class ends in a graduation show.
About the instructor
Michael Busch is a Cleveland native who has over fifteen years of professional experience in the Los Angeles comedy scene and entertainment industry as an actor, writer, and producer.
Training
Michael Busch is a graduate of IO’s improv training program; he also studied improv and sketch at The Upright Citizens Brigade with founders Matt Besser and Matt Walsh, among others.
Experience
Michael Busch was a member of multiple house improv (Harold) teams at IO West and UCBTLA, a writer/performer on a house sketch (Maude) team at UCBTLA, and has also written/directed/produced/acted in various other shows there. He created and produced The Midnight Show for 4.5 years, and was a writer/producer on Nick’s Big Talk Show hosted by Nick Thune.
He has written sketches and digital series for FunnyorDie, Comedy Central, AwesomenessTV, Break, Official Comedy, and Maker Studios; he has also produced projects for CollegeHumor, Defy Media, Mas Méjor, and UCBComedy.
His acting credits include Human Giant, Key & Peele, and multiple sketches on Conan.
Additional television and film acting credits: The Goldbergs, Adam Ruins Everything, Glee, The Middle, Pretty Little Liars, The Ghost Whisperer, Community, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Arsenio Hall Show, Body of Proof, Hope & Randy, Franklin & Bash, Workaholics, Carpoolers, Miss March, and dozens of national commercials.
Covid Policy - Classes/Workshops
It is strongly recommended that you are also up-to-date on Covid vaccinations. Masks are welcome at all classes and workshops. We will provide masks at the door for those who would like one.
For the most current vaccination information and recommendations please visit the CDC
Policies are subject to change.
Refund Policy - Classes/Workshops
No refunds UNLESS we do not reach the 8 person minimum, in which case you will get a full refund or credit toward a future class. If you have to drop the class and it’s before the 5th meeting, we will issue a half credit for a future class good for 6 months. If you miss a workshop because of a positive Covid diagnosis, we will give you a credit for a future workshop good for 6 months.