Sketchworks Instructors        
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Brian Bremer
Over the past decade, Brian has appeared in several feature films, learning from such notables as Mickey Rooney, Billy Dee Williams, and Brad Dourif. You may recognize him from the famous cult film Pumpkinhead, or maybe Killer Next Door, which is now playing on the Mystery Channel. Most recently he appeared in the films Stroke of Genius and Dead Birds. Brian has worked in network television, and has also done lots of commercials and voice overs. For the past four years he has been a member of the Accidental Comics, the improv comedy branch of Seven Course Theater. Performing nationwide, the troupe entertains diverse audiences with improvisational, character-driven comedy. As well as writing and acting in Sketchworks, Brian now teaches Acting In Sketch Comedy at yourACT On-Camera Acting Classes. Brian is a co-producer for Sketchworks.
[Advanced Workshop Group] Bob Harter
Bob is one of Atlanta's most respected actors, working frequently on-camera as well as on stage. He is also in demand as a voice-over artist, known for his many celebrity impressions—a favorite being a dead-on Jack Nicholson impersonation—and his multiple character voices (not counting the voices he hears in his head...). Bob's feature films include Simpatico with Jeff Bridges, Nick Nolte, and Sharon Stone, Stroke of Genius with James Caviezel, and he worked with respected director Michael Mann on The Insider. He appeared on the USA Network movie Web of Deceit, "Three's Company," "I'll Fly Away," "Savannah," and had a recurring role on TNN's "I-40 Paradise," as well as being a familiar face in commercials. Several years ago Bob was spotted in the hit sketch comedy show "Dark Night Theatre" and then was cast as co-star with Della Cole for three national tours of military bases. Now married, they are also co-founders and acting instructors at yourACT On-Camera Acting Classes. He is convinced that thinning grey hair is a sign of wisdom and maturity. Bob is a co-producer for Sketchworks.
[SketchTEENS!] Robin Henry
Robin Henry's first love has always been comedy. Well, actually it was Jerry Lewis, but, hey, close enough. A transplanted Atlantan, by way of locales as near as Cleveland and as far-flung as China, her passion is to make people laugh. A longtime journalist, she didn't find her true calling until she took a Sketchworks writing class and something funny happened. She was asked to join the Sketchworks writing team and a couple of her SW taped pieces have screened at film festivals in the U.S. and abroad. She is currently working as a writer at Tyler Perry Studios, writing episodes for the TV shows "Meet the Browns" and "House of Payne."
[Intro to Sketch Writing] and [On-Going Sketch Writing] Jen Kelley
Once upon a time, Jen dreamed of growing up and becoming a brain surgeon. But as the years passed, it was clear that a low aptitude in math and science does not a doctor make. Instead she chose an alternative means of getting inside your head. As co-producer and brain donor to Sketchworks, Jen attempts to practice mind-numbing, thought-provoking sketch comedy because laughter is the best medicine, after all. And while writing sketch comedy isn't easy, it's not brain surgery. Thanks to the Universe and to Electra Woman and Dyna Girl. Jen is a co-producer for Sketchworks.
[Intro to Sketch Writing] and [The Actor/Writer Showcase] Amber Nash
Amber has been acting and improvising in Atlanta for 13 years. She is a part of the Improv Ensemble at Dad's Garage Theatre; fulfilling roles as a performer, teacher, creator and director. Amber works with Laughing Matters as an improviser, actor and team-building facilitator. She is a founding member of The Doug Dank Project at Push Push Theatre and is also a part of Catch 23 that happens monthly at the Earl in East Atlanta. Amber studied with Improv Olympic in Chicago and has the great pleasure of working with Second City this Fall at the Alliance Theatre.
[Intro to Improv!] Julie Shaer
Julie has had the pleasure of being a part of the fabulous Sketchworks team for almost 6 years! Starting out as a student and developing into a full on Sketchworkian has been such a joyful, exhilarating ride - giggling all the way. She takes pride in also being the Intro to Sketch Comedy Instructor where she can share her experience and love for comedy. Julie might bust out in a tap dance routine reminiscent of the days of when she performed in musicals (we're just talkin' highschool here folks) or perform a number by the brilliant, amazingly talented teenagers on Glee, but you know... she ultimately loves to get her sketch on.
[Intro to Sketch Acting] and [On-Going Sketch Acting] Mike Stiles
 Mike has appeared in several major films, such as the one when his family went to Disney World, and the one where he’s opening presents Christmas morning of 1973. Mike was in the very first Sketchworks show and was so traumatized by the experience he moved to Cincinnati for 3 years, but now he’s back for more labor-intensive, unpaid fun! His background is mostly in TV and radio, having been a television reporter and anchor in Columbia and Greenville, SC. He’s hosted radio morning shows in Austin, Raleigh, Cincinnati and the ATL…where every day is opening day! Since 1998, Mike’s also been writing and performing comedy bits for radio syndication that get sent all over the US and the world. His stuff goes over particularly well in Guam. In his spare time, Mike sits around wishing his headshot looked as good as Bob Harter’s.
[SketchTEENS!] Patrick S. Young
Patrick has taught Kids Improv with yourACT for the past three years. He has performed with Sketchworks, Epidemic Theatre, Highlands Playhouse, and other groups both in and out of state including summer stock theatre. He has also taught drama, musical theatre, and even language arts and history. He has studied Theatre at Piedmont College, Storytelling at KSU, and On Camera with TVI Actor's Studio L.A.
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