Buddy has been doing improv since 2009. He has learned from such teachers as Joe Bill (IO), Miles Stroth (founder of The Pack) and Liz Allen (Second City and IO) as well as Improv-Vegas teachers Paul Mattingly (Second City Flamingo) and Matt Donnelly (Magnet, UCB, and The PIT).
Buddy is a founding member of Mancandy Musical Improv. He has learned from the great musical improv teachers; Laura Hall of Who’s Line is it Anyway, Scott Passerella of OffBook the improvised musical podcast and Shulie Cowen Creator of Opening Night the improvised musical. He also taught a six month course from dunce to diva class based on the amazing instant songwriting book by Nancy Howland Walker.
Improv is a very important tool for actors because it teaches actors creativity, builds confidence on stage and also helps actors with improvised scenes in film, tv and commercials. It also looks great on your resume! Improv skills are crucial to actors and taking improv classes will help you become a more versatile actor.
The vast majority of working comic actors from Nicole Byer and Shaseer Zamata to Lisa Kudrow and Conan O’Brien have extensive training in longform improv. The cast and writing staff of Saturday Night Live has consisted of 90+ percent longform improvisers.
Each week, we will work new acting muscles and have a fresh perspective.
Longforms learned include La Ronde, Monoscene, proprietary blend, Harold, Movie Form, and Deconstruction.
Focus range from environment, to spacework, to scenework group work and game of the scene and even scene types.
There will be something for everyone in every class from beginners to advanced players.
Helpful for all levels, whether you’re getting reps or learning skills for the first time.
We will have an improv show every 4 months.
Abby Rey Studios
Improvisation for Adults (16+)
Classes Start September 6, 2024.
Abby Rey Studios
Abby Rey Studios
Improvisation Games for Adults (16+)
Water Street Improv will be starting a Level 1 Improv Course. Start Date TBA. Please fill out an interes...
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Buddy conducts a fun and very constructive class in improvisation. I've been going to pretty regularly, the last 6 months. I have definitely grown as a performer in that time.
Every actor should have a firm grasp of improv, and every serious actor should take Buddy’s improv classes. Beyond solid improv and performance skills (like affirmation, physicality, “who/what/where”, and how to find and play the “game” of a scene), he will teach you confidence. Confidence in creating a character. Confidence in working wi
Every actor should have a firm grasp of improv, and every serious actor should take Buddy’s improv classes. Beyond solid improv and performance skills (like affirmation, physicality, “who/what/where”, and how to find and play the “game” of a scene), he will teach you confidence. Confidence in creating a character. Confidence in working with other actors on a stage or set. Confidence in using space, finding rhythm to a scene, and knowing how to let go of rigidity, fear, and your own limitations. Buddy digs down deep. He’s just the best in town.
Bu de is an amazing improv teacher who is always welcoming and supportive to new students and provides fun challenges to veteran performers. I cannot recommend his classes enough.
In my over thirty years of involvement in the broad improv community, I find that Buddy McQueen is on my short list of the most passionate, dedicated and knowledgeable improvisation teachers out there. His genuine love of the craft is palatable from the get. He can break it down for beginners, including kids, as well as deepen the art for
In my over thirty years of involvement in the broad improv community, I find that Buddy McQueen is on my short list of the most passionate, dedicated and knowledgeable improvisation teachers out there. His genuine love of the craft is palatable from the get. He can break it down for beginners, including kids, as well as deepen the art for advanced students with deft leadership. He's always organized, ready to hit the ground running and working with him will always inspire you to up your game. Not just in improv, but across the board. He's quality 100%.
These (Buddy’s) improv classes and drop-ins were something I looked forward to several times per week! The class was held in an out-of-the-box style which made way for magic to happen. Whether you are new to improv or a veteran improviser, you will feel welcome and supported!
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