Membership
Learn, Perform, Belong.
Train, Perform and Grow with One Group Mind
​Our structured system guides each member from Apprentice to Artisan, with hands-on coaching, performance opportunities, and a clear path forward. Every step is rooted in our creative philosophy, The Expansion Tree—a shared framework that fuels bold choices and collaborative work.
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Beyond the stage, members gain access to our Online Education Resource Center, packed with instructional videos, expert insights, and performance theory to sharpen your craft from every angle. No matter how you learn—by watching, reading, or doing—you’ll have the tools, the team, and the space to grow.
Apprentice Members
No experience necessary—just curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to grow. Apprentices meet weekly for 2 months of focused training, followed by 2 months of live performances. You’ll learn the fundamentals of our improv philosophy, The Expansion Tree—character, relationship, and how to build and connect scenes with clarity and confidence.
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You’ll also learn how to craft a compelling monologue that inspires your teammates—not just by telling your truth, but by mining it for moments your ensemble can turn into comedy. And you'll sharpen your ear for how to hear a monologue: what’s funny, what’s usable, and how to leap from it into great scenes.
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Admission is by audition—but don’t sweat it. Most describe it as a fun, low-stress workshop. We’re less interested in where you are today, and more focused on how you listen, learn, and play with others.
Ensemble Members
Ensemble is where repetition becomes range. Performers who complete the Apprentice program and consistently show up to train and perform may be invited into our Ensemble—our longform training ground for those ready to sharpen delivery, technique, and voice.
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Each Ensemble member commits to five seasonal cycles of growth: each cycle consisting of 2 months of rehearsal, 2 months of shows, all with the same coach and cast. That consistency builds trust—and gives your coach the time to understand how you think, play, and connect. They’ll help you refine your strengths, confront your habits, and unlock new creative range. Your castmates grow with you too, learning how to set you up, challenge you, and collaborate in deeper and more dynamic ways.
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You’ll explore complex transitions, narrative forms, and stagecraft techniques. From story-driven arcs to callback-heavy runs, improvised movies to shows in the dark—each structure sharpens a different comedic muscle. Just like Family Guy isn’t South Park, these forms give you new ways to get laughs, make meaning, and build unforgettable performances.
House Team Members
This is where training turns into trust. Once you’ve completed the Ensemble program, you may be invited to join or form a House Team—a weekly performing cast with a name, a time slot, and the freedom to make the performance your own.
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There are no more regular rehearsals unless the team calls for them. No more formulas either. By this point, you’ve mastered the tools—from transitions to timing, character to callbacks—and now you use them without needing a map.
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House Teams perform our true Free Form. No preset structures, no visible framework—just pure ensemble play, shaped moment by moment. The audience sees nothing but raw, real-time creation. And that’s the point.
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It’s not just a show. It’s your show.
$50 a Month Membership
Guild membership at One Group Mind is just $50/month—an investment that gives you access to top-tier training, regular stage time, and a wide range of exclusive perks.
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While other organizations charge per class with no clear path forward, we offer something better: a structured, supportive system built to grow with you—onstage and off.
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If the monthly cost is a barrier, we’ve got your back. Our I Got Your Back fund exists to help members stay in the game when life gets in the way. (Details on the Perks page.)
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And here’s the kicker: we haven’t raised the price once since launching the Guild in 2011.
Audition to Become a Member
Every performer in our community started by showing up—open, curious, and ready to try.
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Our audition process isn’t about how polished you are today. It’s about how you learn. Because we’re in this for the long haul, and we care more about your potential than your perfection. Most say it feels more like a free workshop than a test—and we like it that way.
We hold auditions once a year. If sign-ups are currently open, you’ll see the Audition Sign-Up button below. If it’s greyed out or unavailable, scroll down to join our Notification List and we’ll let you know when the next round opens. Specific dates, times, and location details for each audition class are listed directly on the sign-up page.
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