Improv workshop with an oscar nominee

The Improvokers have the great honor to welcome Gary Schwartz one of the best improvisers and coaches in the world and part of the academy award film The Quest for Fire (1981)

Book your spot: https://www.helloasso.com/associations/the-improvokers/evenements/gary-schwartz-in-paris

Join master improv coach Gary Schwartz for a two‑day introduction to Viola Spolin’s Improvisational Theater Games—the foundation of modern American improvisation and the training system behind the Compass Players, Second City, and countless improv ensembles.
Gary is the only teacher endorsed by both Viola Spolin and Paul Sills, co‑founder and first director of The Second City. His 18‑year association with Spolin shapes his dynamic, intuitive approach to teaching.

> “Gary Schwartz is a gifted player and coach. He has a thorough understanding of my work.” — Viola Spolin
> “He’s the best side coach around, including me.” — Paul Sills

### What You’ll Learn

Spolin’s Theater Games use simple, structured play to:

• Strengthen relationships and character work
• Increase awareness and confidence
• Unlock intuitive, spontaneous creativity

These skills apply onstage and in everyday life. And they’re genuinely fun.
Open to all levels.

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## About Gary Schwartz

Gary Schwartz is a TV and film actor, director, master improv coach, and author. He began performing professionally at age 13 as a mime, touring the Hudson River with Pete Seeger and leading folk artists of the 1960s.
His screen work includes numerous film and TV roles, including the Oscar‑winning Quest for Fire.
As a voice actor, he’s known for iconic video‑game characters such as the Heavy Weapons Guy and Demoman (Team Fortress 2), Langus Tuno (Star Wars: The Old Republic), and Lich, Sniper, Pugna, and Shadow Shaman (Dota 2).
He co-starred in and wrote for two children’s TV series—Zoobilee Zoo (Bravo Fox) and Disney Channel’s You and Me, Kid.
Gary was the protégé of Viola Spolin, creator of Theater Games, and is dedicated to carrying her work forward with clarity, integrity, and play.
His award‑winning middle‑grade novel The King of Average earned two gold medals from Children’s Literary Classics and appeared on “Best Of” lists from Kirkus Reviews and Indie Reader.