Testimonials

"Bill Applebaum teaches you to go beyond the obvious choices, how to perform 'on the spot' and how to get the job."
Tracy Ashton, recurring role of 'Didi' on "My Name is Earl"

"Whether in an audition, an interview or on location, improvisation is an invaluable skill to any actor. Bill will teach the actor how to improvise and master this skill and 'win' a room."
Kelly Duncan-Joiner, Agent, The Chasin Agency
"I have known Bill Applebaum as an actor for many years. His improv classes provide actors the perfect forum to stretch and explore in a non-threatening environment. This allows the actors to come out of themselves and take risks onstage."
Mariko Ballentine, Agent, Daily Talent
"Improvisation is an essential tool when pursuing a career in commercials whether is be on-camera or behind a microphone. Bill Applebaum is the best when it comes to teaching improvisation. When entering the world of advertising, it, literally plays to be fast on your feet. This is the guy who can help you develop those skills. I have sent a number of my voice-over acting students to Bill and they all rave about his skills and abilities in the art of improv. For some reason... they think he's a nice guy too!"
Bill Holmes, Compost Productions
"Improv is an important skill for every actor to have. Bill can help anyone become an improvisor."
Donna Morong, Senior VP of Feature Casting, Walt Disney Studios

More Information about AIS

Actor's Improv Studio Founder - Bill Applebaum

Headshot of Actor's Improv Studio coach and owner, Bill Applebaum 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.

He can help do the same for you.

If anyone has ever said to you "you should take an improv class," this is the class you should try. Even if you've never done anything like this before, these safe, supportive and fun classes are where you should start. You have absolutely nothing to lose and a lot to gain!