IMPROV COMEDY DIRECTOR
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Bill Johnson, Director
Magic Meathands director, Bill Johnson has studied improvisation with some of the nation’s top
instructors including Gary Austin (original director of The Groundlings), Stan Wells (Founder, Empty
Stage Comedy Theatre), and Bill Steinkellner (Emmy award winning producer of Cheers and creator
of “Insta-Play” long form improv). During his 13 years teaching, directing and performing
improvisation, Bill has had the pleasure of performing with a number of performing companies
including The Waterbrains and guest appearing with LA’s The Transformers.
Bill received formal training at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia where he earned a
Bachelor’s degree in Media Arts and Theatre. His stage directing credits include productions of
Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, Shirley Lauro’s A Piece of my Heart, Lee Blessing’s
Eleemosynary, and Ancient History by David Ives.
With 15 years experience in the theatre, Bill Johnson looks to combine traditional theatre training with
the exploration of the modern improvisational theatre to bring a fresh approach to the training and
presentation of comedy improv; one that a new millenium audience can enjoy and opens its doors to
anyone interested in exploring the creative performer within themselves.
Magic Meathands director, Bill Johnson has studied improvisation with some of the nation’s top
instructors including Gary Austin (original director of The Groundlings), Stan Wells (Founder, Empty
Stage Comedy Theatre), and Bill Steinkellner (Emmy award winning producer of Cheers and creator
of “Insta-Play” long form improv). During his 13 years teaching, directing and performing
improvisation, Bill has had the pleasure of performing with a number of performing companies
including The Waterbrains and guest appearing with LA’s The Transformers.
Bill received formal training at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia where he earned a
Bachelor’s degree in Media Arts and Theatre. His stage directing credits include productions of
Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, Shirley Lauro’s A Piece of my Heart, Lee Blessing’s
Eleemosynary, and Ancient History by David Ives.
With 15 years experience in the theatre, Bill Johnson looks to combine traditional theatre training with
the exploration of the modern improvisational theatre to bring a fresh approach to the training and
presentation of comedy improv; one that a new millenium audience can enjoy and opens its doors to
anyone interested in exploring the creative performer within themselves.
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Website created by Mike Thompson.
The Magic Meathands is a registered trademark of Bill Johnson Productions.
Website created by Mike Thompson.
The Magic Meathands welcome you to visit our shows and training program pages to learn more about how Bill Johnson and the
Magic Meathands seek to make this vision a reality for communities in Greater Los Angeles and Southern California.
Magic Meathands seek to make this vision a reality for communities in Greater Los Angeles and Southern California.
Improv comedy classes and comedy theatre training programs are available from Bill Johnson Productions in Los Angeles. This
program includes the courses that form the basis of The Magic Meathands live improv comedy ensemble. Take a class in live
improv comedy for live performance skills in our theatre workshops. Study workshops include Level One - Values Workshop, Level
Two - Skills Workshop, Performer's Workshop, and "The Improv Student Medley" show in the Greater LA area. Improv classes
teach improvisation skills in a school setting located in West LA and provide an opportunity to perform live in a theater setting for
aspiring improvisers. Affiliates: I Love A Good Story, Mike Thompson
program includes the courses that form the basis of The Magic Meathands live improv comedy ensemble. Take a class in live
improv comedy for live performance skills in our theatre workshops. Study workshops include Level One - Values Workshop, Level
Two - Skills Workshop, Performer's Workshop, and "The Improv Student Medley" show in the Greater LA area. Improv classes
teach improvisation skills in a school setting located in West LA and provide an opportunity to perform live in a theater setting for
aspiring improvisers. Affiliates: I Love A Good Story, Mike Thompson