The Annoyance Training Center teaches students how to develop and maintain a strong individual voice in their improvisation. Through scenework, classes address the initiation of a scene; developing and maintaining strong characters; learning to hold on to your initial choices while at the same time, expanding on (heightening) the choices you have made; and learning to become deft at creating and weaving unexpected, character-based choices into your work.
Try an Online Class! Drawing upon the groundbreaking work of The Second City and the many legendary performers who have played on its stages, we have become the largest school of improvisation and sketch comedy in the world. Our online classes are all of the fun…while wearing none of the pants. (We don’t judge.)
Try an Online Class! Drawing upon the groundbreaking work of The Second City and the many legendary performers who have played on its stages, we have become the largest school of improvisation and sketch comedy in the world.
May 19 - Jun. 30
6:00pm - 9:00pm Central Time
Instructor: Ean Miles Kessler
This course strips the John Wayne veneer off the American West, to expose the dark history (and the stories) …
May 20 - Jul. 1
6:00pm - 9:00pm Central Time
Instructor: Sue Pak
Take the next step in your artistic journey with Intermediate Playwriting, and craft a one-act play! You’ll learn all the …
May 22 - July 10
10:00am - 1:00pm Central Time
Instructor: Dana Formby
In this class, you will pitch, outline, and write a long one-act or full-length play. You will add new tools …
Jun 03 - Jul 15
6:00pm - 9:00pm Central Time
Instructor: Kimberly Dixon-Mays
A playwright’s choice to write what’s on their mind can feel like choosing between re-living trauma personally, or fulfilling their …
Jun. 05 - Jul. 24
10:00am - 1:00pm Central Time
Instructor: Kestutis Nakas
Distill and ignite your entire life experience to create a concise and astonishing burst of original performance. In this course, writers …
Jun. 6 - Aug 01
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Mary Ruth Clarke
The third Golden Age of Television is upon us and the opportunities have never been greater. This class is for …
Jun. 12 - Jun. 13
1:00pm - 4:00pm Central Time
Instructor: Jenni Lamb
This workshop is for playwrights who are looking to hone their writer’s voice and create work that is grounded …
Jun. 19 - Jun. 20
1:00pm - 5:15pm Central Time
Instructor: Arlene Malinowski
This workshop focuses on finding your voice and the voice of the story. It is filled with hands-on activities, …
After much deliberation, and out of an abundance of caution, Lifeline has decided to keep their camps online this summer! Lifeline still promises Big Stories and BIG FUN!
Join for two weeks of games, songs, and dancing for the budding actor. Enter the world of music, drama, dance, writing, and more while practicing teamwork, communication, and …
Intermediate actors build on the basics to learn about building an ensemble, singing in harmony, and creating more challenging characters. Actors will write their own final performance using …
Advanced actors will work on challenging choreography and music to create a final performance that showcases each ensemble member. Teaching Artists will focus on individual growth and building …
