Some videos of Ali are here, here and here.

Actor, Comedian, Writer, and Owner of The People's Improv Theater

Ali Farahnakian has over twenty years of Improv experience, was one of the original members of the Upright Citizens Brigade, is a former SNL writer, performer on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, featured actor in many major motion pictures, and the founder/owner of The People's Improv Theater (PIT). More information about him can be found here or here. During Ali's time at Fallback he'll be offering two workshops:

Saturday, Nov. 3   |   10:00am – 1:00pm

SNL Sketch Writing Workshop (Maximum of 13 People)SOLD OUT!
 

This three-hour workshop is for anyone who has ever thought about writing sketch comedy for stage or television. If you've got the ideas and want to know how to build a sketch, this class is for you. This class will demystify what an SNL sketch looks like, what a "packet" for SNL or MAD TV consists of and what "readers" are looking for in a "packet." The class will focus on a commercial parody as the model for this (which you will bring to the first class, under 2 pages in the SNL format we'll provide) with discussion and feedback to follow. As one of the only former SNL writers teaching in the country, Ali will give you a clear concise point of view of someone who has been in the belly of the beast in a fun and nurturing environment. Ali has taught this class to hundreds people. 

Saturday, Nov. 3   |   1:30 – 4:30pm

The P*I*T Workshop (Maximum of 16 People) SOLD OUT!

This class is for improvisers who are looking to fine tune their work. We will take everything you have been working on in the world of long-form improvisation and solidify your learning thus far. We will work on drills and exercises that will reinforce the vernacular of Improvisation