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 TEAM
Tatyana Komaguchi "GUCHI"
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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Paris Nicole
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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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 2019, 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!