The Groundlings, Improvisational theatre on Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, US.
The Groundlings Theatre presents sketch comedy and improv shows in an intimate venue that seats audiences close to performers on Melrose Avenue.
Founded by Gary Austin in 1974, The Groundlings transformed a former massage parlor into their permanent theatre space, opening officially in April 1979.
The theatre derives its name from Shakespeare's Hamlet, referring to common audience members who watched plays from ground level in Elizabethan times.
The Groundlings School conducts training sessions every six weeks, accepting over 300 students per session through a structured five-level educational program.
Many performers from The Groundlings have advanced to major television productions, including Saturday Night Live, MADtv, and numerous successful comedy series.
Website: http://groundlings.com
GPS coordinates: 34.08369,-118.34900
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:14
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