What can our workshops do for you? Here´s a sample of how they´ve helped others.
I got my start on Len´s stage. My career in comedy was jumpstarted from a review I received the first week I worked at his club. Andy Dick Actor/Comedian
I got my start on Len´s stage. My career in comedy was jumpstarted from a review I received the first week I worked at his club.
Len was instrumental in getting me my first television work on Comic Justice. That gig led to working with Chris Rock, and eventually producing Chris´ HBO series as well as the feature, Head of State. Ali Le Roi Producer - The Chris Rock Show
Len was instrumental in getting me my first television work on Comic Justice. That gig led to working with Chris Rock, and eventually producing Chris´ HBO series as well as the feature, Head of State.
No matter how funny you think you are or your friends think that you are, it´s a completely different story when you´re on stage in front of strangers…you need practice and training and Austrevich´s classes are as good a place to start as any. New City Chicago, Illinois
No matter how funny you think you are or your friends think that you are, it´s a completely different story when you´re on stage in front of strangers…you need practice and training and Austrevich´s classes are as good a place to start as any.
I´ve collaborated with more than half of the staff of Academy360´s. Len has put together quite a team. Dana Gould Writer/Producer - The Simpsons
I´ve collaborated with more than half of the staff of Academy360´s. Len has put together quite a team.
If you want to make a career out of comedy, Len´s workshops are one of the best places to start in Chicago. It took student Alan Currie only two months to go from beginner comic to a winner. He snagged first place and $3,000 at the Miller Lite Comedy Search. Currie started in comedy taking a beginners workshop in standup with Len Austrevich and has since worked at the Roxy and The Cotton Club. Al Johnson Chicago Tribune
If you want to make a career out of comedy, Len´s workshops are one of the best places to start in Chicago. It took student Alan Currie only two months to go from beginner comic to a winner. He snagged first place and $3,000 at the Miller Lite Comedy Search. Currie started in comedy taking a beginners workshop in standup with Len Austrevich and has since worked at the Roxy and The Cotton Club.
Hey Len, what a return on a $350 investment! Alan Currie Comedian
Hey Len, what a return on a $350 investment!
…It´s not all such a mystery anymore. In addition, it has helped me tremendously in my career as an attorney. It has made me feel more comfortable and at ease in the courtroom. Dan Kaufman Attorney - Katten, Muchin & Zavis
…It´s not all such a mystery anymore. In addition, it has helped me tremendously in my career as an attorney. It has made me feel more comfortable and at ease in the courtroom.
Pompeii got his first three-minute gig at the Chicago Improv: ‘At the Improv, my first joke tanked, but my second joke killed and that really boosted my energy!’ Pompeii then got regular work at the Funny Firm and sound career advice from its co-owner, Len Austrevich. Lucia Mauro Performink
Pompeii got his first three-minute gig at the Chicago Improv: ‘At the Improv, my first joke tanked, but my second joke killed and that really boosted my energy!’ Pompeii then got regular work at the Funny Firm and sound career advice from its co-owner, Len Austrevich.
Len is an extremely consistent and gifted joke/gag writer and always the guy you can count on “in the clutch” to come up with a perfect line or idea. Richard Jeni American Comedy Award Winner
Len is an extremely consistent and gifted joke/gag writer and always the guy you can count on “in the clutch” to come up with a perfect line or idea.
