Dave Schwensen - Schwensen is the author of the book, How To Be A Working Comic . He teaches a class in the Cleveland area that covers the business of the industry as well as performing. Koenig is teaching a series of stand-up classes in conjunction with Carolines on Broadway. Each course concludes with a performance at Carolines with name comedians. This was the starting point for minds like Tom Farley, Jason Alexander, Dan Akroyd, John Belushi and Martin Short.
Second City has a long proud tradition of some of the best improv comics.
They offer classes in Chicago, Toronto, Detroit, Cleveland, New York and Pittsburgh. This was where Phill Hartman and a lot of SNL players started. Classes here are expensive, but they also look good on a resume. Louis Anthony Russo - Louis teaches an improv class every Wednesday. He also teaches advanced improv earlier in the week.