DAVID SHORE
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Instructor: David ShoreClasses: The Troupe: Harold | |
David Shore was a player/coach at the IO West (Los Angeles) for four years. He played on two (Harold) House Teams and was a member of the Living Room show, The Recliners as well as producing the alumni show, The Deconstruction Derby. It’s at the IO West, that David first started performing The One-Person Harold. In it, he would perform an entire Harold, playing every single character in every scene and group game. A Toronto native, David did a run of the One-Person Harold in Toronto and that lead to him joining the Second City Mainstage. Once back in Toronto, David taught the first Harold classes at both the Second City Training Center, and The Bad Dog Theatre and directed The Bad Dog’s first Harold Night show. After leaving the Second City Mainstage, he started producing and performing the still running, Monkey Toast. David lived in London, UK from 2010-2017. While there he ran his own, successful improv school, which focused on his unique style of organic Chicago Style Long-Form. |
| Here’s what some former students of David’s have to say about taking classes with him: | |
LAUREN ASH | “When I first discovered improv, I took every class I could. But the one that always stands out in my memory was David Shore's class. This class was much sought after and always sold out. And once I took it, I could see why. David has a passion for improv that is infectious. His ability to offer notes and suggestions to up your improv game is second to none. His enthusiasm, experience and thoughtful direction make his class one you don't want to miss. I would highly recommend anyone either starting out in improv or looking for a fresh perspective, to work with David.” - Lauren Ash, 2-time Canadian Comedy Award Winner for Best Female Improviser, Alumna of both Toronto and Chicago’s Second City Mainstage, star of NBC’s Superstore and ABC’s Not Dead Yet. |
BRETT GOLDSTEIN | “I took David Shore's improv class all the way to Level Five. I learnt skills from David that I apply to all my work and all of my life. I am now one big YES AND, and that is why I have so many adventures and have fathered over sixty-eight children. But seriously, his training has given me so much to take forward and I am grateful to him. I just wish he would pitch in occasionally in all these paternity suits.” – Brett Goldstein, comedian/writer/actor, Apple TV’s Shrinking, 2-time Emmy Award winner for Apple TV’s Ted Lasso. |
JAN CARUANA | “Every student of improv needs a class with David Shore. Not only is he knowledgeable and insightful but he’s honest and will get to the heart of your improv issues. I am a better improviser because of his classes.” – Jan Caruana, 2-time Canadian Comedy Award winner for Best Female Improviser, Alumna, The Second City Mainstage, story editor, CBC’s Baroness Von Sketch Show. |
ADAM CAWLEY | “David is a great instructor. His notes and his clear set of goals plus his experience in improvisation will definitely help you grow. Studying with David will make you a better improviser.” – Adam Cawley, Canadian Comedy Award winner for best Male Improver, Alumnus, The Second City Mainstage, co-host of The Backline Podcast. |
