Michael Yager came to The Artists’ Studio in 2010 after having spending 12 years in California honing his own craft. With his extensive improv training from Second City as well as with revolutionary improv coaches such as Groundlings co-founder Gary Austin, Michael has produced several highly acclaimed long-form improv performances and has successfully taken his unique shows underground and to mainstream audiences alike . Additionally he is a serious student of acting and was carefully trained by renown acting coach and teacher, Gary Imhoff, at the Beverly Hills Playhouse in Los Angeles.  Michael believes strongly that he learns as much as the students in every class he leads.

Kent Livingston received his Bachelors Degree in theatre from Butler University. He has worked as a professional actor at theaters all over town including Q Artistry, IndyProv: Improv Comedy, and The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. He has taught and directed Children's theatre at the Children's Theater Institute and The Artists' Studio Summer Camp. Kent lives in the Butler neighborhood with his beautiful wife Sharon.

Jason Poorboy, a recent graduate of Oklahoma City U. brings his triple-threat experience as a singer, dancer, and actor to the classroom.  He played Ryan in High School Musical at TAS, and has appeared in several musicals at the Oklahoma City Music & Opera Company and The Carol Ann Theatre.