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Connor Ratliff Presents: The Acting Class

20244 Seasons

Comedy

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Genre: Comedy
Origin: US

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A one-person improv show disguised as an acting class, from the creator of the Dead Eyes podcast.

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Status: Returning Series
First aired: Jan 5, 2024

Time to finish

83 hrs

110 episodes. About 12 weeks at an hour a night.

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Connor Ratliff

Self

Connor Ratliff Presents: The Acting Class (2024) · WatchGuide

SERIES

Connor Ratliff Presents: The Acting Class

20244 Seasons

Comedy

Your rating

Genre: Comedy
Origin: US

About

A one-person improv show disguised as an acting class, from the creator of the Dead Eyes podcast.

Where to watch

Region

Not available to stream in United States yet.

Episodes

0 of 0 watched

E1 · Airs Jan 5, 2024
The Russian Doll Experience
CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The first in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes.
E2 · Airs Jun 1, 2024
AVAIL Check
CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 2nd in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "What is an AVAIL check?" "What's an example of GOOD acting?" and "In general, what's the most popular seltzer? Plain or Lemon-lime?"
E3 · Airs Jul 1, 2024
Please Hold Your Applause Until the End
CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The third in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "When To Applaud" "What Is It Like Working In The Parks Department For An Entire Lifetime?" and "An In-Depth Exploration of SpongeBob SquarePants' Boss, Mr. Krabs."
E4 · Airs Aug 1, 2024
There's No Shame in Giving Up
CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The fourth in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "Being An Understudy" "Does $100 Count As Payment?" and "What Do You Call A Group Of Actors?"
E5 · Airs Aug 15, 2024
How to Spell P-R-I-V-I-L-E-G-E
CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 5th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "Should The Word 'Restaurant' Be Spelled That Way?" "What Is Man's Essential Nature?" and "What's Something That You'd Like To See A Breakdown About?"
E6 · Airs Sep 21, 2024
Tonight, the Role of Glad Hand Will Be Played by Daniel Day-Lewis
CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 6th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "Being Good At Acting" "Small Roles" and "Multiple Roles."
E7 · Airs Oct 1, 2024
Acting, from Alex to Zach
CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 7th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "Being The Grinch" "How To Be A Recurring Character On A TV Series" and "Cory Flock Has A Backstory In The Y2K Movie."
E8 · Airs Nov 1, 2024
How to Get Cast on SNL
CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 8th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. This special SNL50 edition of CRpTAC is a master class on how to get cast on Saturday Night Live, taught by someone who has never even auditioned for it. If you watch this video and later join the cast of SNL, please let us know and give us partial credit for your success.
E9 · Airs Dec 1, 2024
Secular Santa Edition
CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 9th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. This special "Secular Santa Edition" is focused on booking work as the popular holiday character of "Santa Claus."
E10 · Airs Jan 5, 2025 · 1h 0m
I Saw The TV Glow - Coming To Max - December 17th
CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 10th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "Booking A Promotional VO" "Be Careful What You Wish For" and "Auditioning For ELSBETH"
E11 · Airs Jan 15, 2025 · 1h 36m
With Special Guest GRIFFIN NEWMAN
January 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from San Francisco's Gateway Theatre for SF Sketchfest. The 11th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person* shows pretending to be real acting classes. This episode features Special Guest GRIFFIN NEWMAN (Blank Check podcast, The Tick, Vinyl)! [*Yes, this episode features TWO people. But it's not a MATH class, it's an ACTING class.]
E12 · Airs Feb 1, 2025 · 1h 26m
Al Capone In Love
February 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles. The 12th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "The Many Kinds Of Failure" "Winning Awards" and "Whether Or Not To Use Elastic Search."
E13 · Airs Feb 15, 2025 · 1h 5m
Another Day In Paradise
February 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 13th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "Time Travel" "How To Act Like A Baby" and "Moving Furniture Around."
E14 · Airs Mar 1, 2025 · 1h 1m
Stop Breathing On Me
March 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 14th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "Acting For Film & TV" "Li'l Abner" and "Being An Understudy."
E15 · Airs Apr 1, 2025 · 1h 49m
With Special Guest Brandon Scott Jones
April 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles. The 15th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person* shows pretending to be real acting classes. This episode features Special Guest BRANDON SCOTT JONES (Ghosts, The Good Place, The Other Two)! [*Yes, this episode features TWO people. But it's not a MATH class, it's an ACTING class.]
E16 · Airs Apr 15, 2025 · 58m
The Rise & Fall Of Will Rogers
April 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 16th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "Don Ameche," "Does Josh Baskin Have A Dad?" and "How Did Will Rogers Die?" Filmed by Keith Haskel & Tom Levin
E17 · Airs May 1, 2025 · 56m
SPECIAL ACTING REQUESTS
May 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 17th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. This SPECIAL ACTING REQUESTS edition of CRpTAC was part of a 24-hour marathon event of THAT SHOW with Chris Gethard, raising over $33,000 for the mental health organization, LAUGHING TOGETHER.
E18 · Airs May 15, 2025 · 1h 1m
Zoomgarry Zoom Ross
May 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 18th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "Zoom Meetings," "Social Change Organizations," "Psychiatric Genetics," "Cocaine," and "Postage Meter Salesmen."
E19 · Airs Jun 1, 2025 · 1h 19m
Gut Stuff feat. JEFF HILLER
June 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from CAVEAT, on New York City's Lower East Side. The 19th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person* shows pretending to be real acting classes. This episode features Special Guest JEFF HILLER (Emmy nominee for Somebody Somewhere, author of Actress Of A Certain Age)! [*Yes, this episode features TWO people. But it's not a MATH class, it's an ACTING class.]
E20 · Airs Jul 25, 2025
One Foot In Front Of The Other feat. GRIFFIN NEWMAN
July 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective, as part of the annual FUN & DUMB Improv Festival. The 20th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person* shows pretending to be real acting classes. This episode features Special Guest GRIFFIN NEWMAN (Blank Check podcast, The Tick, Vinyl), returning for his 2nd appearance! [*Yes, this episode features TWO people. But it's not a MATH class, it's an ACTING class.]
E21 · Airs Jul 26, 2025 · 1h 22m
LIVE! at HARTFORD, CT
July 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at Sea Tea Comedy Theater in Hartford, Connecticut. The 21st in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "Requesting Payment", "3-D Game Acting" and "Seat Belts."
E22 · Airs Aug 5, 2025 · 1h 5m
LOVELY JUBBLY
July 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 22nd in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "Batman's butler, Alfred", "Streaming Numbers", and "Clean Up On Aisle 7."
E23 · Airs Aug 20, 2025 · 1h 31m
LIVE from Portland, Maine
August 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the Portland Media Center in Portland, Maine. The 23rd in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "The Kidnapping KIller Who Gets Killed," "Women's Sports," "Bat Biology," "Toxic Podcast Production" and "Hamlet." Produced at the Portland Media Center Directed for television by Brendan McDonald Camera Operators: Kharis Lumeya Kuka & Cindy Czubryt
E24 · Airs Aug 21, 2025 · 1h 1m
The 50th Birthday Show
August 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 24th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "Turning 50," "Ticketing Systems," "The Real Oliver Twist," & "Beauty & The Beast."
E25 · Airs Oct 4, 2025 · 1h 6m
Acting In Commercials
September 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 25th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "Acting In Commercials," "Tiny Hospitals In The Future," "Prop Master," "Psychoanalysis" and "Food Science."
E26 · Airs Nov 6, 2025 · 1h 13m
The HORROR
October 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 26th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. For this special HALLOWEEN edition, the horrifying topics include: "The Ballad Of Dave & Margaret", "Drenched Audition", "My Best Friend Is A Spider" and "The Fall Of David."
E27 · Airs Nov 24, 2025 · 1h 29m
DREAM THEATER
November 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the Greenhouse Theater Center in Chicago. The 27th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. This one takes place at a venue formerly known as The Body Politic, where Connor's dad performed as a member of The Chicago Extension in 1970 and 1971. The group was assembled and directed by improv legend Del Close, and their show, "Dream Theater," featured the improvisers performing scenes inspired by audience members' dreams. Topics for this show include: "Physics," "Components," "Resellers," "Mad Doctors," "Leather Daddies" and "Pizza Cookies."
E28 · Airs Dec 19, 2025 · 2h 3m
SANTACONNOR II
December 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 28th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. For this special SECULAR SANTA EDITION, a fundraiser to benefit Feeding America -- the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization with a network of more than 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs -- professional actor Connor Ratliff was unable to attend, and was replaced by the actual Santa Claus. Or was he? Over the course of 2 hours, you may never learn the answer as to whether you are watching Santa pretending to be Connor or Connor performing the role of "Santa Claus."
E29 · Airs Jan 16, 2026 · 1h 33m
The Lawyer, The Frenchman and The Boy Scout feat. special guest GRIFFIN NEWMAN
January 2026: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at SF SKETCHFEST. The 29th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person* shows pretending to be real acting classes. This episode features Special Guest GRIFFIN NEWMAN (Blank Check podcast, unspecified upcoming feature film, Golden Globes), returning for his 3rd appearance! [*Yes, this episode features TWO people. But it’s not a MATH class, it’s an acting class.] Lessons include: "How To Appeal To a Jury," "How To Get Cast On CHEERS," and "How To Get Cast In A Staight-To-DVD Cuba Gooding, Jr, Action Movie"
E30 · Airs Jan 21, 2026 · 1h 19m
A Little Spider Secret feat. D’Arcy Carden
January 2026: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles. The 30th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person* shows pretending to be real acting classes. This episode features Special Guest D'ARCY CARDEN (The Good Place, Barry, A League Of Their Own, Sunny Nights)! [*Yes, this episode features TWO people. But it’s not a MATH class, it’s an acting class.] Lessons include: " Created by Connor Ratliff (Dead Eyes, State Farm commercial, unspecified upcoming feature film)
E31 · Airs Jan 24, 2026 · 58m
LIVE! In Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
January 2026: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at SF SKETCHFEST. The 31st in an ongoing series of improvised one-person* shows pretending to be real acting classes, this one occurred at the 13th annual SteelStacks Improv Comedy Festival! The footage was taken in the least processional manner possible and is borderline unwatchable. But the show contains many valuable lessons, including: "Chair Positioning," "High Severity Data," and "Assassins."
E32 · Airs Feb 6, 2026 · 1h 5m
With Special Guest RACHEL ZEGLER
January 2026: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 32nd in an ongoing series of improvised one-person* shows pretending to be real acting classes. This episode features Special Guest RACHEL ZEGLER (Golden Globe Winner for Steven Spielberg's West Side Story, Disney's Snow White, Romeo + Juliet on Broadway, Evita on London's West End.) [*Yes, this episode features TWO people. But it’s not a MATH class, it’s an acting class.] Lessons include: "THE Dentist & THE Hygienist," "Two Lawyers," "Fowl Martha & Her Terrible Uncle"
E33 · Airs Feb 13, 2026 · 1h 11m
LIVE! In St. Louis, MO (Early Show)
February 2026: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live in St. Louis, MO! The 33rd in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes, this was the first of two back-to-back shows performed at the Greenfinch Theater & Dive. Lessons include: "Tiny Tim," "Semi-BDSM Film Acting," and "The Story of John Dublin, Founder of Dublin, California."
E34 · Airs Feb 13, 2026 · 1h 11m
LIVE! In St. Louis, MO (Late Show)
February 2026: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live in St. Louis, MO! The 34th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes, this was the second of two back-to-back shows performed at the Greenfinch Theater & Dive. Lessons include: "Data Engineering," "Dancing," and "The Hunt for Confederate Gold."
E35 · Airs Mar 5, 2026 · 1h 7m
With Special Guest PATRICK WILSON
February 2026: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 35th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person* shows pretending to be real acting classes. This episode features Special Guest PATRICK WILSON (Angels In America, Watchmen, Insidious, The Conjuring, Little Children, Fargo, Prometheus, Jay Kelly). [*Yes, this episode features TWO people. But it’s not a MATH class, it’s an acting class.] Lessons include: "Auditioning For A Horror Film Set In A Bakery," "1930s Old Timey Musical," and "Promotional Improv Demonstration For The Upcoming Feature Film, RUN AMOK."
E36 · Airs Mar 20, 2026 · 1h 20m
With Special Guest JAMES III
March 2026: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the Imposters Theater in Cleveland, Ohio. The 36th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person* shows pretending to be real acting classes. This episode features Special Guest JAMES III (Abbott Elementary, Black Mirror, Astronomy Club, Big Mouth, Good Burger 2, I Think You Should Leave, Modern Family). [*Yes, this episode features TWO people. But it’s not a MATH class, it’s an acting class.] Lessons include: "Crying & Talking Fast," "Musical Medical Drama," and "Sitcom Acting."
E37 · Airs Apr 6, 2026 · 1h 2m
With Special Guests JACK QUAID & MEG RYAN
March 2026: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the UCB Theatre in New York City. The 37th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person* shows pretending to be real acting classes. This episode features Special Guest JACK QUAID (The Boys, Companion, Novocaine, Scream, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Oppenheimer, Ithaca, Vinyl) and SURPRISE Special Guest MEG RYAN (When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless In Seattle, You've Got Mail, City Of Angels, Anastasia, Top Gun, Ithaca, Courage Under Fire, French Kiss, When A Man Loves A Woman, Joe Vs The Volcano, Innerspace). [*Yes, this episode features THREE people. But it’s not a MATH class, it’s an acting class.] Lessons include: "Being Brave," "The Meaning Of Charm," and "Tom Jones Introduces His Mother, Eleanor Jones, to his rival, Blifil."
E38 · Airs Apr 13, 2026 · 1h 24m
LIVE! AT THE HARTFORD IMPROV FESTIVAL
March 2026: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, headlining at the Hartford Improv Festival! The 38th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes, this one was performed to a packed house at the Sea Tea Improv Theater in Hartford, Connecticut. Lessons include: "Electricity," "Improv Therapy," "The Wicked Witch Of The West," and "The Ugly Duckling's Brother."
E39 · Airs Jun 4, 2026
ZACH CHERRY
April 2026: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 39th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person* shows pretending to be real acting classes. This episode features Special Guest Emmy nominee ZACH CHERRY (Severance, Fallout, Crashing, Spider Man: Homecoming, Succession) [*Yes, this episode features TWO people. But it’s not a MATH class, it’s an acting class.] Lessons include: "Backdoor Pilot for Roller-skating Detective Show," "Comfort Vs Stability," and "Playing Coy at Jersey Mike's."
E40 · Airs Jun 11, 2026
CROSSING THE BRIMLEY/COCOON LINE AT WIDOW'S BAY"
May 2026: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 40th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "The Blue Sky Boys Go To The Sun," "Crossing The Brimley/Cocoon Line," "Appearing Briefly in the Apple Original Series WIDOW'S BAY," and "Sabotaging META."
E41 · Airs Jul 10, 2026 · 1h 5m
DEAR STEVEN SPIELBERG: An Hour-Long Audition For You
June 2026: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 41st in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes, this one is a Very Special Episode directed specifically to legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg. Topics include: "My Actual Self-Tape for DISCLOSURE DAY," "Here Are Some Characters I Could Play In Mr. Spielberg's Next Film, Reportedly A Trope-Free Western," and "Please Consider Me For Your Next Film, Mr. Spielberg."
E42 · Airs Jul 26, 2026 · 41m
FUN & DUMB IMPROV FESTIVAL 2026
July 2026: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the FUN AND DUMB IMPROV FESTIVAL at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective! The 42nd in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes, this one i Topics include: "
E43 · Airs Jul 30, 2026 · 1h 1m
There Is No Reason For Anything Good To Ever Happen, EVER
July 2026: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 43rd in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "A Non-Computer Future For Google," "Jim from The Glass Menagerie" and "How To Act Like You're Eating."

Details

Status: Returning Series
First aired: Jan 5, 2024

Time to finish

83 hrs

110 episodes. About 12 weeks at an hour a night.

Cast

Connor Ratliff

Self

Episodes

0 of 0 watched

E1 · Airs Jan 5, 2024
The Russian Doll Experience
CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The first in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes.
E2 · Airs Jun 1, 2024
AVAIL Check
CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 2nd in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "What is an AVAIL check?" "What's an example of GOOD acting?" and "In general, what's the most popular seltzer? Plain or Lemon-lime?"
E3 · Airs Jul 1, 2024
Please Hold Your Applause Until the End
CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The third in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "When To Applaud" "What Is It Like Working In The Parks Department For An Entire Lifetime?" and "An In-Depth Exploration of SpongeBob SquarePants' Boss, Mr. Krabs."
E4 · Airs Aug 1, 2024
There's No Shame in Giving Up
CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The fourth in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "Being An Understudy" "Does $100 Count As Payment?" and "What Do You Call A Group Of Actors?"
E5 · Airs Aug 15, 2024
How to Spell P-R-I-V-I-L-E-G-E
CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 5th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "Should The Word 'Restaurant' Be Spelled That Way?" "What Is Man's Essential Nature?" and "What's Something That You'd Like To See A Breakdown About?"
E6 · Airs Sep 21, 2024
Tonight, the Role of Glad Hand Will Be Played by Daniel Day-Lewis
CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 6th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "Being Good At Acting" "Small Roles" and "Multiple Roles."
E7 · Airs Oct 1, 2024
Acting, from Alex to Zach
CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 7th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "Being The Grinch" "How To Be A Recurring Character On A TV Series" and "Cory Flock Has A Backstory In The Y2K Movie."
E8 · Airs Nov 1, 2024
How to Get Cast on SNL
CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 8th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. This special SNL50 edition of CRpTAC is a master class on how to get cast on Saturday Night Live, taught by someone who has never even auditioned for it. If you watch this video and later join the cast of SNL, please let us know and give us partial credit for your success.
E9 · Airs Dec 1, 2024
Secular Santa Edition
CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 9th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. This special "Secular Santa Edition" is focused on booking work as the popular holiday character of "Santa Claus."
E10 · Airs Jan 5, 2025 · 1h 0m
I Saw The TV Glow - Coming To Max - December 17th
CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 10th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "Booking A Promotional VO" "Be Careful What You Wish For" and "Auditioning For ELSBETH"
E11 · Airs Jan 15, 2025 · 1h 36m
With Special Guest GRIFFIN NEWMAN
January 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from San Francisco's Gateway Theatre for SF Sketchfest. The 11th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person* shows pretending to be real acting classes. This episode features Special Guest GRIFFIN NEWMAN (Blank Check podcast, The Tick, Vinyl)! [*Yes, this episode features TWO people. But it's not a MATH class, it's an ACTING class.]
E12 · Airs Feb 1, 2025 · 1h 26m
Al Capone In Love
February 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles. The 12th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "The Many Kinds Of Failure" "Winning Awards" and "Whether Or Not To Use Elastic Search."
E13 · Airs Feb 15, 2025 · 1h 5m
Another Day In Paradise
February 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 13th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "Time Travel" "How To Act Like A Baby" and "Moving Furniture Around."
E14 · Airs Mar 1, 2025 · 1h 1m
Stop Breathing On Me
March 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 14th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "Acting For Film & TV" "Li'l Abner" and "Being An Understudy."
E15 · Airs Apr 1, 2025 · 1h 49m
With Special Guest Brandon Scott Jones
April 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles. The 15th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person* shows pretending to be real acting classes. This episode features Special Guest BRANDON SCOTT JONES (Ghosts, The Good Place, The Other Two)! [*Yes, this episode features TWO people. But it's not a MATH class, it's an ACTING class.]
E16 · Airs Apr 15, 2025 · 58m
The Rise & Fall Of Will Rogers
April 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 16th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "Don Ameche," "Does Josh Baskin Have A Dad?" and "How Did Will Rogers Die?" Filmed by Keith Haskel & Tom Levin
E17 · Airs May 1, 2025 · 56m
SPECIAL ACTING REQUESTS
May 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 17th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. This SPECIAL ACTING REQUESTS edition of CRpTAC was part of a 24-hour marathon event of THAT SHOW with Chris Gethard, raising over $33,000 for the mental health organization, LAUGHING TOGETHER.
E18 · Airs May 15, 2025 · 1h 1m
Zoomgarry Zoom Ross
May 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 18th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "Zoom Meetings," "Social Change Organizations," "Psychiatric Genetics," "Cocaine," and "Postage Meter Salesmen."
E19 · Airs Jun 1, 2025 · 1h 19m
Gut Stuff feat. JEFF HILLER
June 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live from CAVEAT, on New York City's Lower East Side. The 19th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person* shows pretending to be real acting classes. This episode features Special Guest JEFF HILLER (Emmy nominee for Somebody Somewhere, author of Actress Of A Certain Age)! [*Yes, this episode features TWO people. But it's not a MATH class, it's an ACTING class.]
E20 · Airs Jul 25, 2025
One Foot In Front Of The Other feat. GRIFFIN NEWMAN
July 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective, as part of the annual FUN & DUMB Improv Festival. The 20th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person* shows pretending to be real acting classes. This episode features Special Guest GRIFFIN NEWMAN (Blank Check podcast, The Tick, Vinyl), returning for his 2nd appearance! [*Yes, this episode features TWO people. But it's not a MATH class, it's an ACTING class.]
E21 · Airs Jul 26, 2025 · 1h 22m
LIVE! at HARTFORD, CT
July 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at Sea Tea Comedy Theater in Hartford, Connecticut. The 21st in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "Requesting Payment", "3-D Game Acting" and "Seat Belts."
E22 · Airs Aug 5, 2025 · 1h 5m
LOVELY JUBBLY
July 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 22nd in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "Batman's butler, Alfred", "Streaming Numbers", and "Clean Up On Aisle 7."
E23 · Airs Aug 20, 2025 · 1h 31m
LIVE from Portland, Maine
August 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the Portland Media Center in Portland, Maine. The 23rd in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "The Kidnapping KIller Who Gets Killed," "Women's Sports," "Bat Biology," "Toxic Podcast Production" and "Hamlet." Produced at the Portland Media Center Directed for television by Brendan McDonald Camera Operators: Kharis Lumeya Kuka & Cindy Czubryt
E24 · Airs Aug 21, 2025 · 1h 1m
The 50th Birthday Show
August 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 24th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "Turning 50," "Ticketing Systems," "The Real Oliver Twist," & "Beauty & The Beast."
E25 · Airs Oct 4, 2025 · 1h 6m
Acting In Commercials
September 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 25th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "Acting In Commercials," "Tiny Hospitals In The Future," "Prop Master," "Psychoanalysis" and "Food Science."
E26 · Airs Nov 6, 2025 · 1h 13m
The HORROR
October 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 26th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. For this special HALLOWEEN edition, the horrifying topics include: "The Ballad Of Dave & Margaret", "Drenched Audition", "My Best Friend Is A Spider" and "The Fall Of David."
E27 · Airs Nov 24, 2025 · 1h 29m
DREAM THEATER
November 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the Greenhouse Theater Center in Chicago. The 27th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. This one takes place at a venue formerly known as The Body Politic, where Connor's dad performed as a member of The Chicago Extension in 1970 and 1971. The group was assembled and directed by improv legend Del Close, and their show, "Dream Theater," featured the improvisers performing scenes inspired by audience members' dreams. Topics for this show include: "Physics," "Components," "Resellers," "Mad Doctors," "Leather Daddies" and "Pizza Cookies."
E28 · Airs Dec 19, 2025 · 2h 3m
SANTACONNOR II
December 2025: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 28th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. For this special SECULAR SANTA EDITION, a fundraiser to benefit Feeding America -- the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization with a network of more than 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs -- professional actor Connor Ratliff was unable to attend, and was replaced by the actual Santa Claus. Or was he? Over the course of 2 hours, you may never learn the answer as to whether you are watching Santa pretending to be Connor or Connor performing the role of "Santa Claus."
E29 · Airs Jan 16, 2026 · 1h 33m
The Lawyer, The Frenchman and The Boy Scout feat. special guest GRIFFIN NEWMAN
January 2026: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at SF SKETCHFEST. The 29th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person* shows pretending to be real acting classes. This episode features Special Guest GRIFFIN NEWMAN (Blank Check podcast, unspecified upcoming feature film, Golden Globes), returning for his 3rd appearance! [*Yes, this episode features TWO people. But it’s not a MATH class, it’s an acting class.] Lessons include: "How To Appeal To a Jury," "How To Get Cast On CHEERS," and "How To Get Cast In A Staight-To-DVD Cuba Gooding, Jr, Action Movie"
E30 · Airs Jan 21, 2026 · 1h 19m
A Little Spider Secret feat. D’Arcy Carden
January 2026: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles. The 30th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person* shows pretending to be real acting classes. This episode features Special Guest D'ARCY CARDEN (The Good Place, Barry, A League Of Their Own, Sunny Nights)! [*Yes, this episode features TWO people. But it’s not a MATH class, it’s an acting class.] Lessons include: " Created by Connor Ratliff (Dead Eyes, State Farm commercial, unspecified upcoming feature film)
E31 · Airs Jan 24, 2026 · 58m
LIVE! In Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
January 2026: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at SF SKETCHFEST. The 31st in an ongoing series of improvised one-person* shows pretending to be real acting classes, this one occurred at the 13th annual SteelStacks Improv Comedy Festival! The footage was taken in the least processional manner possible and is borderline unwatchable. But the show contains many valuable lessons, including: "Chair Positioning," "High Severity Data," and "Assassins."
E32 · Airs Feb 6, 2026 · 1h 5m
With Special Guest RACHEL ZEGLER
January 2026: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 32nd in an ongoing series of improvised one-person* shows pretending to be real acting classes. This episode features Special Guest RACHEL ZEGLER (Golden Globe Winner for Steven Spielberg's West Side Story, Disney's Snow White, Romeo + Juliet on Broadway, Evita on London's West End.) [*Yes, this episode features TWO people. But it’s not a MATH class, it’s an acting class.] Lessons include: "THE Dentist & THE Hygienist," "Two Lawyers," "Fowl Martha & Her Terrible Uncle"
E33 · Airs Feb 13, 2026 · 1h 11m
LIVE! In St. Louis, MO (Early Show)
February 2026: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live in St. Louis, MO! The 33rd in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes, this was the first of two back-to-back shows performed at the Greenfinch Theater & Dive. Lessons include: "Tiny Tim," "Semi-BDSM Film Acting," and "The Story of John Dublin, Founder of Dublin, California."
E34 · Airs Feb 13, 2026 · 1h 11m
LIVE! In St. Louis, MO (Late Show)
February 2026: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live in St. Louis, MO! The 34th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes, this was the second of two back-to-back shows performed at the Greenfinch Theater & Dive. Lessons include: "Data Engineering," "Dancing," and "The Hunt for Confederate Gold."
E35 · Airs Mar 5, 2026 · 1h 7m
With Special Guest PATRICK WILSON
February 2026: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 35th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person* shows pretending to be real acting classes. This episode features Special Guest PATRICK WILSON (Angels In America, Watchmen, Insidious, The Conjuring, Little Children, Fargo, Prometheus, Jay Kelly). [*Yes, this episode features TWO people. But it’s not a MATH class, it’s an acting class.] Lessons include: "Auditioning For A Horror Film Set In A Bakery," "1930s Old Timey Musical," and "Promotional Improv Demonstration For The Upcoming Feature Film, RUN AMOK."
E36 · Airs Mar 20, 2026 · 1h 20m
With Special Guest JAMES III
March 2026: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the Imposters Theater in Cleveland, Ohio. The 36th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person* shows pretending to be real acting classes. This episode features Special Guest JAMES III (Abbott Elementary, Black Mirror, Astronomy Club, Big Mouth, Good Burger 2, I Think You Should Leave, Modern Family). [*Yes, this episode features TWO people. But it’s not a MATH class, it’s an acting class.] Lessons include: "Crying & Talking Fast," "Musical Medical Drama," and "Sitcom Acting."
E37 · Airs Apr 6, 2026 · 1h 2m
With Special Guests JACK QUAID & MEG RYAN
March 2026: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the UCB Theatre in New York City. The 37th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person* shows pretending to be real acting classes. This episode features Special Guest JACK QUAID (The Boys, Companion, Novocaine, Scream, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Oppenheimer, Ithaca, Vinyl) and SURPRISE Special Guest MEG RYAN (When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless In Seattle, You've Got Mail, City Of Angels, Anastasia, Top Gun, Ithaca, Courage Under Fire, French Kiss, When A Man Loves A Woman, Joe Vs The Volcano, Innerspace). [*Yes, this episode features THREE people. But it’s not a MATH class, it’s an acting class.] Lessons include: "Being Brave," "The Meaning Of Charm," and "Tom Jones Introduces His Mother, Eleanor Jones, to his rival, Blifil."
E38 · Airs Apr 13, 2026 · 1h 24m
LIVE! AT THE HARTFORD IMPROV FESTIVAL
March 2026: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, headlining at the Hartford Improv Festival! The 38th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes, this one was performed to a packed house at the Sea Tea Improv Theater in Hartford, Connecticut. Lessons include: "Electricity," "Improv Therapy," "The Wicked Witch Of The West," and "The Ugly Duckling's Brother."
E39 · Airs Jun 4, 2026
ZACH CHERRY
April 2026: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 39th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person* shows pretending to be real acting classes. This episode features Special Guest Emmy nominee ZACH CHERRY (Severance, Fallout, Crashing, Spider Man: Homecoming, Succession) [*Yes, this episode features TWO people. But it’s not a MATH class, it’s an acting class.] Lessons include: "Backdoor Pilot for Roller-skating Detective Show," "Comfort Vs Stability," and "Playing Coy at Jersey Mike's."
E40 · Airs Jun 11, 2026
CROSSING THE BRIMLEY/COCOON LINE AT WIDOW'S BAY"
May 2026: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 40th in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "The Blue Sky Boys Go To The Sun," "Crossing The Brimley/Cocoon Line," "Appearing Briefly in the Apple Original Series WIDOW'S BAY," and "Sabotaging META."
E41 · Airs Jul 10, 2026 · 1h 5m
DEAR STEVEN SPIELBERG: An Hour-Long Audition For You
June 2026: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 41st in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes, this one is a Very Special Episode directed specifically to legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg. Topics include: "My Actual Self-Tape for DISCLOSURE DAY," "Here Are Some Characters I Could Play In Mr. Spielberg's Next Film, Reportedly A Trope-Free Western," and "Please Consider Me For Your Next Film, Mr. Spielberg."
E42 · Airs Jul 26, 2026 · 41m
FUN & DUMB IMPROV FESTIVAL 2026
July 2026: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the FUN AND DUMB IMPROV FESTIVAL at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective! The 42nd in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes, this one i Topics include: "
E43 · Airs Jul 30, 2026 · 1h 1m
There Is No Reason For Anything Good To Ever Happen, EVER
July 2026: CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS, live at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. The 43rd in an ongoing series of improvised one-person shows pretending to be real acting classes. Topics include: "A Non-Computer Future For Google," "Jim from The Glass Menagerie" and "How To Act Like You're Eating."

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