Advanced Improv L1 (in-person)

Advanced Improv L1 (in-person) with Peter McNerney

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Class Description


Advanced Improv Studies at the Magnet Theater aim to help students expand their improv skill-set, hone on-stage confidence, and develop greater consistency as performers. Advanced Improv 1 is the first component of advanced training and includes eight weeks of classes, followed by a four week run of shows.

Completion of Magnet Improv Level Three and instructor approval are required for admission to Advanced Improv 1 classes.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 3/6 at 5pm
NOTIFICATION DATE: 3/13

Instructor: Peter McNerney

Peter has been teaching improv for over 20 years. Originally from Chicago he has served as Head of the Advanced Improv Program at the Magnet Theater in New York City since 2010 and is one half of the renowned improv duo, Trike, which The New York Times calls "reliably one of the best improv performances in the city." As an actor Peter has appeared in High Maintenance (HBO), Search Party (TBS), The Tonight Show (NBC) as well as a whole bunch of commercials. Peter also serves as the NY Artistic Director and Casting Director for the nationally respected education and media company The Story Pirates with whom he has written, produced and performed for such chart topping podcasts as The Story Pirates Podcast, The Cat in the Hat Cast and Looney Tunes Presents - Bugs & Daffy’s Thanksgiving Road Trip.

Full Session Schedule


Session Schedule*

  1. Mar 21, 2023, 8:00pm - 10:00pm
    at Michael Howard Studios - Studio 1
    (152 W. 25th Street, 10th fl)
  2. Mar 28, 2023, 8:00pm - 10:00pm
    at Michael Howard Studios - Studio 1
    (152 W. 25th Street, 10th fl)
  3. Apr 4, 2023, 8:00pm - 10:00pm
    at Michael Howard Studios - Studio 1
    (152 W. 25th Street, 10th fl)
  4. Apr 18, 2023, 8:00pm - 10:00pm
    at Michael Howard Studios - Studio 1
    (152 W. 25th Street, 10th fl)
  5. Apr 25, 2023, 8:00pm - 10:00pm
    at Michael Howard Studios - Studio 1
    (152 W. 25th Street, 10th fl)
  6. May 2, 2023, 8:00pm - 10:00pm
    at Michael Howard Studios - Studio 1
    (152 W. 25th Street, 10th fl)
  7. May 9, 2023, 8:00pm - 10:00pm
    at Michael Howard Studios - Studio 1
    (152 W. 25th Street, 10th fl)
  8. May 16, 2023, 8:00pm - 10:00pm
    at Michael Howard Studios - Studio 1
    (152 W. 25th Street, 10th fl)

Show Schedule*

  1. May 14, 2023, 4:30 PM
    at Magnet Theater
    (254 W. 29th Street)
  2. May 21, 2023, 4:30 PM
    at Magnet Theater
    (254 W. 29th Street)
  3. Jun 4, 2023, 4:30 PM
    at Magnet Theater
    (254 W. 29th Street)
  4. Jun 11, 2023, 4:30 PM
    at Magnet Theater
    (254 W. 29th Street)
  5. *scheduling subject to change