COMMERCIAL/IMPROV
🌟 Elevate Your Commercial & Improv Skills! 🌟
Actorsiters have booked hundreds of commercials, and this class teaches the proven techniques behind that success. But commercials are only half the story. Improv is used everywhere — in commercials, TV, film, and theater — and this class gives actors the creativity, flexibility, and confidence they need through a true blend of both skills.
This class is for actors who want to:
✅ Build both commercial and improv skills that stand out on camera
✅ Think quickly, adapt easily, and stay present even when things shift
✅ Deliver confident on-camera choices, reactions, and buttons
✅ Strengthen timing, listening, and memorable moments that book
✅ Stay calm, flexible, and inventive under pressure
Actors will explore both fun improv games and grounded improv scenarios designed to boost quick thinking, imagination, and confidence. Improv develops focus, encourages creativity, and helps actors discover their unique voice in a supportive environment.
Who This Class Is For
Perfect for beginners building essential skills and for experienced actors who want to keep their craft sharp or make the leap from auditions to callbacks to booking.
*Bonus Feature*
Have a commercial audition? Students may bring in their own commercial auditions to work on — a huge advantage for actors actively auditioning!
If you choose to bring in commercial copy, please ensure you are not violating any NDA or confidentiality agreement. By sharing material in class, you confirm you have permission to do so.
$130 / 4-week class
NO prerequisite
Class limited to 6 actors max
MAY 2026
Ages: 7-12
SATURDAYS 12:00pm-1:00pm PT
(3:00-4:00pm ET)
May 9, 16, 23, 30
Teacher: Amanda Kiener
Ages: 13-18tpy*
TUESDAYS 5:00pm-6:00pm PT
(8:00-9:00pm ET)
May 5, 12, 19, 26
Teacher: Amanda Kiener
*NOTE: tpy = “to play younger”, an industry term for actors over 18 who audition for younger roles
Ages: 18+
SATURDAYS 1:00pm-2:00pm PT
(4:00-5:00pm ET)
May 9, 16, 23. 30
Teacher: Amanda Kiener
JUNE 2026
Ages: 13-18tpy*
TUESDAYS 5:00pm-6:00pm PT
(8:00-9:00pm ET)
June 9, 16, 23, 30
Teacher: Amanda Kiener
*NOTE: tpy = “to play younger”, an industry term for actors over 18 who audition for younger roles
JULY 2026
Ages: 7-12
SATURDAYS 12:00pm-1:00pm PT
(3:00-4:00pm ET)
July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1
Teacher: Amanda Kiener
Ages: 13-18tpy*
TUESDAYS 5:00pm-6:00pm PT
(8:00-9:00pm ET)
July 7, 14, 21, 28
Teacher: Amanda Kiener
Ages: 18+
SATURDAYS 1:00pm-2:00pm PT
(4:00-5:00pm ET)
July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1
Teacher: Amanda Kiener
AUGUST 2026
Ages: 7-12
SATURDAYS 12:00pm-1:00pm PT
(3:00-4:00pm ET)
Aug 8, 15, 22, 29
Teacher: Amanda Kiener
Ages: 13-18tpy*
TUESDAYS 5:00pm-6:00pm PT
(8:00-9:00pm ET)
Aug 4, 11, 18, 25
Teacher: Amanda Kiener
*NOTE: tpy = “to play younger”, an industry term for actors over 18 who audition for younger roles
Ages: 18+
SATURDAYS 1:00pm-2:00pm PT
(4:00-5:00pm ET)
Aug 8, 15, 22, 29
Teacher: Amanda Kiener
SEPTEMBER 2026
Ages: 7-12
SATURDAYS 12:00pm-1:00pm PT
(3:00-4:00pm ET)
Sept 5, 12, 19, 26
Teacher: Amanda Kiener
Ages: 13-18tpy*
TUESDAYS 5:00pm-6:00pm PT
(8:00-9:00pm ET)
Sept 8, 15, 22, 29
Teacher: Amanda Kiener
*NOTE: tpy = “to play younger”, an industry term for actors over 18 who audition for younger roles
Ages: 18+
SATURDAYS 1:00pm-2:00pm PT
(4:00-5:00pm ET)
Sept 5, 12, 19, 26
Teacher: Amanda Kiener