ABOUT
Bernie Mac & Cheese is a long-form improv troupe that began in January 2019 as a practice group that has evolved into a team with multiple Los Angeles residencies and a buzzing name in the LA improv and comedy scene. BMC comprised of improvisers who bring their diverse cultural backgrounds, experiences, and talents to the team.
Founded by Sean Grant, BMC was originally a practice group but quickly became a performing team. With the vision to be part of a new wave of improv entertainment, BMC sought new audiences to the artform. Their first long-form improv show was at a hip-hop club in Downey, CA and the wave certainly made splashes. The team soon gained traction around the city competing in The Pack Theater “Death Match,” — a weekly battle between long form improv teams, where teams spin a wheel to determine the form of play ranging from improvised musicals to monologues. BMC won 10 weeks in a row, eventually winning The Tournament of Champions as well as a coveted spot as a Pack Theater house team. Other accolades and awards include a packed audience night at The Comedy Central Stage, a spot in the 3rd annual Westside Comedy Festival, and offered a performance residency at The Clubhouse. Amid all this momentum, unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic hit and well, you know the story . . .
But in 2021, the team resumed focus and play and quickly earned multiple residencies at the Westside Comedy Theater, The Pasadena Comedy, The Fourth Wall Comedy café and by 2022, they participated in the Burbank Comedy Festival. The team continues to be invited to and perform at various venues around LA, often performing two to three times a week.
The most notable feedback BMC receives is the evident chemistry of the group on stage — and off. The troupe practices weekly, spends non-performance days together, collaborates on projects, supports one another’s creative endeavors, and simply just laughs and enjoys one another’s company! BMC is full of fun, focus, and friendship and has evolved into a supportive family. After a show, it’s a common sight to see the group still gathered, laughing and reflecting on the performance. This dynamic makes the ensemble’s connection special!
To witness BMC, check out their YouTube videos, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook profiles. You can even watch them warmup on Instagram Live before every show!
CLASSES
The Open Community Improv Workshop is structured weekly at the 101 level. People of all experience levels will feel comfortable with all of the exercises. Each class begins with warmups followed by games that focus on character development, pattern recognition and scene building. We end each hour with fun cool-downs and positive affirmations. Students who take advantage of monthly subscriptions will be given the option to receive more advanced notes and resources to help move them along in the improv and acting communities; should they so desire.
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MEET THE CAST
Sean Grant the founding member of Bernie Mac & Cheese has been featured on Seasons 1 & 2 of Tru TV’s Laff Tracks, was a 2019 JFL New Face inductee and selected as one of the 10 comics to watch in 2020 by Timeout LA.
His debut comedy album releasedComedy Records reached the top of the Amazon Sales charts in it's first week. His stand up sets on Comedy Central's & Don't Tell Comedy's pages have reached over 2 million views.
While attending Florida State University Sean won a Nationwide talent search in order to be named Funniest College Kid in America on Jimmy Kimmel Live! He has made guest TV appearances on Meet the Browns on TBS , Maron on IFC and WTF Baron Davis on IFC.
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The Creative Director of Bernie Mac & Cheese. Tatyana Guchi is a Stand-Up Comedian that has performed on major stages all over the US. Getting her start at the Broadway Comedy in Manhattan, New York. She is a prolific writer and actor that focuses on Black, Queer, and Asian issues.
Tatyana studied the art of improv at the world famous Upright Citizens Brigade in New York City. Following her move to Los Angeles, California in 2018 she has performed at every major comedy club, was a finalist in the American Black Film Festivals “Because They’re Funny Comedy Competition, and will have her set air on Netflix Is A Joke Radio on Sirius XM.
Tatyana has made her on screen debut at the Asian Pacific Film Festival, and 48 Hour Film. Her goals are to become an on screen comedic and dramatic actor for film and televison.
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LA Native, Paris Nicole is a tour de force, multi-talented actress, dancer, singer, filmmaker who fell in love with improv while studying at The Second City (Hollywood). She has multiple comedic short films and web series streaming on YouTube including M.A.D., MOMTY, The Ride, and The Visitor.
Since her two-year tour co-hosting for Disney Jr. Dance Party on Tour, Paris has taken LA by storm creating, performing, and building her film company Paris Nicole Productions, LLC.
Her content has gone viral on multiple platforms, reaching millions of views & reposts from the Shade Room and All Deff Digital, to renowned celebrities.
Her performance of BE ALIVE with Beyoncé at the Oscars 2022 was almost overshadowed by the famous slap. Her film & TV credits include Bel-Air, House Party (The remake), Bromates, and White Men Can’t Jump (remake). You may also recognize Paris from her national commercial Sprite Holiday Commercial that has run the past two years.
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@theparis_nicole #theparis_nicole
Since her two-year tour co-hosting for Disney Jr. Dance Party on Tour, Paris has taken LA by storm creating, performing, and building her film company Paris Nicole Productions, LLC.
Her content has gone viral on multiple platforms, reaching millions of views & reposts from the Shade Room and All Deff Digital, to renowned celebrities.
Her performance of BE ALIVE with Beyoncé at the Oscars 2022 was almost overshadowed by the famous slap. Her film & TV credits include Bel-Air, House Party (The remake), Bromates, and White Men Can’t Jump (remake). You may also recognize Paris from her national commercial Sprite Holiday Commercial that has run the past two years.
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@theparis_nicole #theparis_nicole
Simone Finley is an actor, model and improviser born and raised in Los Angeles. Simone studied improv at Cerritos College while earning her Undergraduate degree in English & Theater. In addition to her list of talents, Simone had her own segment on the Social Hour Radio Station called the “Urban Rise”.
Simone has made her on-screen debut in the short film “Bread Hunt” directed by Justin Johnson, following this her role in “Validated Freedom” directed by Jason Keith Taylor. She is known for her theatrical performances in works like “To Kill a Mocking Bird”.
Simone is a content creator and influencer amassing a following of over 132K followers. Simone Finley will be making her stand-up debut in 2022.
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Myra Whittington is an actress, improviser and writer born and raised in Pasadena, CA. Myra has studied acting under The Robey Theatre Company and has been featured in productions at The Pasadena Playhouse. She made her film debut in “Between the Sheets” directed by Adell Wallace. She continues to perform live regularly around Los Angeles and has done so since 2017. Audiences love Myra’s stage presence and charm as she showcases her comedic skills on stage.
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Monique Aya Parks is an East Coast native Roanoke, VA to be exact and is a Howard University Alum. She likes to include her middle name Aya because it means “Bright '' in Japanese and that is a perfect word to describe the energy she brings into a space. She made her way to California as an elementary educator in the Central Valley. Storytelling and bringing characters to life has always been a part of Monique’s journey whether she noticed it or not and her passion to share stories is what brings her to Los Angeles as an emerging Actor and Comedian. She has trained at The Uprights Citizen Brigade and performed with indie improv team Pink Kid and now BMC.
You can also see her perform with Pretty Ugly at The Pack Theater every other Sunday starting July 2023.
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Jay White is a standup comedian and actor from the city of Long Beach, California. He has performed all over the US from coast to coast . In addition to being part of Bernie Mac and Cheese, Jay is also a theatrical performer in the following prodctions; “A Soldiers Play”, “Julius Caesar”, “Psycho Beach Party”, “A River Niger”. Jay is a sketch writer for BMC. He was featured in “Daycation” a live sketch show. Jay has been an improvisor for over 11 years having studied at varies colleges and the Groundlings Improv School.
He’s the loving father of a son, this informs his comedy being a single father.
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