An actor, improv teacher, voice over artist, children’s entertainer and now an author.
THE KING OF AVERAGE is a fantasy-adventure story that combines the wit and wordplay of “The Phantom Tollbooth” with a rollicking odyssey of self-discovery told with a lot of humor aimed at middle grade readers. It tells the story of James an eleven-year-old boy who copes with loneliness and a poor self-image in a very imaginative way
Gary Schwartz is an award-winning, TV and film actor, director, comedian and a master improvisational acting coach whose 30 years as a performer and improv teacher has helped transform the lives of thousands of people, both on- and off-screen.
It was Gary’s 18-year association with world-renowned theater educator and author, Viola Spolin – famous for training the very first improvisational theater troupe in the US which led to the creation of today’s well-known Second City improv troupe – that has provided the foundation for his work today.
In 1988 Gary co-founded the Spolin Players improv troupe (www.spolinplayers.com), and is the only master teacher to have ever earned an endorsement from both Viola Spolin and her son, the legendary original director of Second City, Paul Sills.
Gary Schwartz is an accomplished author, best known for his award-winning middle-grade novel, "The King of Average." With a knack for blending humor and heart, he takes readers on a whimsical journey through a world where mediocrity is seemingly celebrated.
In the realm of voice-over, Gary shines as a versatile artist. He has infused humor and depth into iconic characters, most notably Bravo the Fox in "Zoobilee Zoo" and the Heavy and Demoman in "Team Fortress 2."
As an improv coach, Gary is deeply influenced by Viola Spolin, the pioneering figure in American improvisational theater. Under Spolin's mentorship, he learned the art of spontaneity and authentic connection, which he now imparts to his students.
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Gary Schwartz is an award-winning, TV and film actor, director, comedian and a master improvisational acting coach whose 30 years as a performer and improv teacher has helped transform the lives of thousands of people, both on- and off-screen.
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