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Advanced Improv L1 with Peter McNerney
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: May 30th
NOTIFICATION DATE: June 6th
Peter McNerney is a performer and head of the Conservatory Program at the Magnet Theater in New York City and currently performers with Nick Kanellis in the improv duo Trike which The New York Times call "reliably one of the best improv performances in the city."
As an actor Peter can be seen as a series regular in the Science Chanel scripted comedy Stuff You Should Know, HBO's High Maintenance, as well as a bunch of commercials.
Peter also serves as the Associate Artistic Director and Casting Director for the nationally respected education and media company The Story Pirates with whom he co-hosts the Story Pirates Podcast.
Peter is the co-writer and director of theater/sketch comedy fusioneers Sax & Dixon, who have been featured at Ars Nova NYC and Montreal's Just for Laughs Festival.
He is from Winnetka, IL, graduated from Northwestern University and currently lives in Brooklyn with his beautiful and hilarious wife Beth Newell and two loud children.
Full Session Schedule
Session Schedule*
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Jun 14, 2022, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
at Magnet Theater
(254 W. 29th Street) -
Jun 21, 2022, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
at Magnet Theater
(254 W. 29th Street) -
Jun 28, 2022, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
at Magnet Theater
(254 W. 29th Street) -
Jul 12, 2022, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
at Magnet Theater
(254 W. 29th Street) -
Jul 19, 2022, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
at Magnet Theater
(254 W. 29th Street) -
Jul 26, 2022, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
at Magnet Theater
(254 W. 29th Street) -
Aug 2, 2022, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
at Magnet Theater
(254 W. 29th Street) -
Aug 9, 2022, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
at Magnet Theater
(254 W. 29th Street)
Show Schedule*
- Aug 7, 2022, 9:00 PM
at Magnet Theater
(254 W. 29th Street) - Aug 14, 2022, 9:00 PM
at Magnet Theater
(254 W. 29th Street) - Aug 21, 2022, 9:00 PM
at Magnet Theater
(254 W. 29th Street) - Aug 28, 2022, 9:00 PM
at Magnet Theater
(254 W. 29th Street)
*scheduling subject to change