Jump in for a fun, epic improv session to unlock your creatvity with legendary improv, TV and stand up star Carlos Hernández!About this Event
THIS SUNDAY, MAY 24TH, join us as we welcome the amazing and versatile TV, film, commercial, improv and stand-up comedy star Carlos Hernández (@cahrlos) to Short Round as our Signature Series of Improv Workshops from some of the BEST and MOST TALENTED improv perfomers, actors and teachers continues!!!
Carlos Hernández (NBC, ABC, Only in Dade) is a Mexican-born, Cuban-raised stand up comedian, writer, improviser and actor. In 2022 he appeared on ABC’s American Idol as Yurisbel, the alter-ego, who charmed a Golden Ticket out of Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie on without hitting a note. Tens of millions of views. Commercials with Pitbull. Trained everywhere that matters.
Doing improv since 2016 and standup since 2019, he’s opened for Damon Wayans, Matt Riffe, TJ Mller, Ricky Velez, Michael Rapapport, Aida Rodriguez, Craig Robinson, amongst others. In 2023, he won the title of Miami New Time’s Best Comedian and since has appeared on countless television segments on Telemundo, NBC, and more. He’s trained at The Second City, The Groundlings, iO Chicago, and UCB. He is a regular at The Stand, St. Marks and New York Comedy Club, where he now lives whenever he is not on tour.
One of South Florida’s most experienced and dynamic performers, and a headlining veteran of venues all over the country, Carlos brings his unique insights and razor sharp performance skills, honed over a decade on stage leading sold out shows all over the city, to this unique workshop!
Don’t miss this rare chance to learn and play with one of the most incredibly talented nationally recognized actors and stand-ups our city has produced!
More About Short Round:
Since 2011, Short Round has been producing shows, classes, video content and advice and mentorship to working and aspiring actors! Founded by group director and veteran local improv actor/director and national TV/Film actor and Stage performer Fawad Siddiqui (insta: @fawad_means_he.art) with mentorship initial insturctor Gerald Owens (Laughing Gas Improv, Miami), Short Round has continued in the same tradition as Laughing Gas helping to entertain, educate, provide opportunities and introduce the art of acting for waves of attendees, students and cast members!
Currently Short Round conducts weekly Sunday evening drop-in classes on the first three Sundays of the month ($20 per class) at the Main Street Playhouse in Miami Lakes; as well as the weekly Miami Improv Jam from 8-9 PM ($10, or free to class attendees) where attendees can sign up, jump on stage and play with some the city's best improv talents!
On the last Sunday of the month the class and jam are replaced by 'Mainstreet Madness!' Short Round's signature main stage improv extravaganza, featuring crazy costumed character pieces, sketches, musical guests, and more, each on a diffefent theme!
Learn more about Short Round by following or messaging us on instagram @shortroundimprov, on facebook under Short Round Acting Group, or by texting 786-299-4918!
WELCOME TO THE SHORT ROUND!
Event Venue
Main Street Players, 6812 Main Street, Miami Lakes, United States
USD 20.00
