Second City Los Angeles–trained improviser teaching & facilitating in Maine

Native Bostonian and current Maine resident Adam Groppman spent 20+ years in Los Angeles, where he graduated from the famed Second City Conservatory LA, studying with some of the best improvisation teachers in the US. 

Adam also studied at LA's Bang! Comedy Theater and at San Francisco's Bay Area Theater Sports (BATS). 

He was a member of accomplished LA-based group Sketch Armstrong and has acted in several national TV commercials and independent films; and his 20 min short script Exotic Animals was produced and directed by feature film director Alan Jacobs in Marfa, TX.   

Since 2022, students in Get Up & Go's classes in Portland, Maine- and now also in Bath, ME- have credited Adam for his passionate instruction, encouragement and desire to evolve and innovate the improvisation experience. Likewise, his corporate and organizational clients have found his team sessions effective and inspiring.

Standup Comedy Coaching

Adam Also has a 25 year continuing path as a standup comedian, having performed at famous name clubs, shows and assorted venues in states across the US, and having gained entry into several national festivals including the Boston, Palm Springs, Burbank, San Diego, NY Underground, Big Fire, Ventura Harbor and Vermont comedy festivals. His comedy is known for its imaginative, adventurous and sharp writing and dynamic peformance and he's written material for comedians seen at A-level clubs, and theaters across the country and on late night TV. Adam is available for one-on-one standup comedy coaching and comedy set development.