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Bill Applebaum

Teaches at Actor's Improv Studio

Chicago Second City alum Bill Applebaum teaches these on-going classes. He trained and performed on stage with the founders of the modern movement including Del Close, Paul Sills, Sheldon Patinkin, Bernie Sahlins, Jo Forsberg and Fred Kaz. His approach to teaching improv reflects those he learned from which states: "Improv is not an end unto itself, but a means to being a stronger and more creative actor." Bill Applebaum's extensive improv background has helped him book dozens of commercials, numerous guest starring roles and starring roles on sitcoms and episodic TV, professional stage and film roles plus TV writing gigs.

Reviews of Bill Applebaum

(25 Reviews)
  • Online Improv

    Reviewed by Carrie U. on 9/22/2022
  • Improv

    Reviewed by Tabetha J. on 2/24/2020
  • Improv

    Reviewed by Megan B. on 2/19/2020
  • Improv

    Reviewed by Lisa C. on 2/12/2020
  • Thursday Night Improv

    Anonymous review on 2/3/2020
    Really learned a great deal. Was fun too. I didn't know what to expect and I just went with it.
  • Improv

    Reviewed by Jesse L. on 11/27/2019
    Strongest drinks in town.
  • Thursday Night Improv

    Reviewed by Monica P. on 11/11/2019
    I had a really great time trying something new. Bill Applebaum was so friendly and inviting to everyone that came, which was almost all first timers. Definitely going to go again!
  • Improv

    Reviewed by Jeffrey M. on 10/14/2019
  • Thursday Night Improv

    Anonymous review on 8/26/2019
    It was great- really enjoyed the experience!
  • Improv

    Reviewed by Dana C. on 2/25/2019
    It was a great experience. Very experienced teacher. Lots of fun!
  • Thursday Night Improv

    Reviewed by Jenny W. on 1/19/2019
  • Thursday Night Improv

    Reviewed by Jessie F. on 7/30/2018
    This was my first-ever improv class, and I was very happy with the experience. Bill is a great instructor who gives great feedback and puts the students at ease. The exercises were really fun and helpful. The other students were kind and enjoyable. I will definitely be back!
  • Improv

    Reviewed by Bianca L. on 6/6/2018
    I was so nervous to try improv but Bill makes the class less about doing things “right” and all about learning.
  • Improv

    Reviewed by Andrew M. on 4/7/2018
  • Improv

    Reviewed by Julia May W. on 2/8/2018
    With his many years of experience in the industry, Bill brings valuable pearls of wisdom into the classroom! Etch them into your brain!
  • Improv

    Reviewed by Cynthia R. on 8/19/2017
    Great introduction to improv for my first time, this was a very thoughtful and insightful class. Pertinent to so many different parts of life.
  • Improv

    Reviewed by Morgan H. on 6/7/2017
    Really fun and accessible! I'm not an actor, and I jumped right in. Clear instruction, playful atmosphere and great exercises! Very encouraging.
  • Improv

    Reviewed by Jessica C. on 1/29/2016
  • Improv

    Anonymous review on 10/14/2015
  • Improv

    Anonymous review on 10/12/2015
    Fun! Safe! Adventurous! I've officially fallen in love with improv. This is a great studio, and Bill is a great teacher!
  • Improv

    Reviewed by Annie Rose S. on 9/29/2015
  • Improv

    Reviewed by Udey S. on 6/2/2015
  • Improv

    Reviewed by Natalie Campos on 9/24/2014
  • Improv

    Reviewed by karianne davis on 5/22/2014
    This was an excellent class! It was a little more advanced then I expected but the teacher, Bill, made it understandable. I learned a lot more then I expected in this class. It was fun but definitely still a challenge. We did a few warm up improv exercises individually then a lot of interactive exercises with pretty much everyone in the class and it's a pretty diverse group. I was surprised by how talented the other students were, I learned a lot just watching the others. I think my favorite thing I learned was about the "transformation" method and how to transition within a scene. I don't live in LA full time but I will definitely go back to this class when I can!
  • Improv

    Reviewed by dennis devine on 5/22/2014
    My first ever improv class - it was great - the class and teacher were very supportive! I crossed it off my bucket list, but heck, might try it again!

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