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Learn the art of stand up comedy in the heart of NYC, with classes that cover joke-writing techniques, stage presence, and delivery skills to help participants develop their own unique comedic style.

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4-Week Stand Up Comedy

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

In this 4-week workshop taught by veteran comedian Carole Montgomery, you'll learn the basics of joke writing, brainstorm ideas for material, present that material on the Q.E.D. stage, receive feedback from Carole and fellow students and, finally, perform your five minutes at a "graduation" show with fellow students.The class is conducted on the Q.E.D. stage so you'll also get comfortable with holding a microphone and speaking in front of people....

Tuesday Jan 9th, 7–9pm Eastern Time

 (4 sessions)

$300

4 sessions

Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

American Comedy Institute @ 520 8th Ave, New York, NY

Take your comedy career to the next level and beyond with the Stand-Up Comedy Workshop at the prestigious American Comedy Institute. This workshop offers group classes, private writing sessions with Stephen, a live show at Gotham Comedy Club, and an online show streamed nationally and worldwide. Join beginners to pros in this unique opportunity to hone your skills and make your material funnier and more original.

Wednesday Jan 31st, 6:30–8pm Eastern Time

 (4 sessions)

$475

4 sessions

Introduction to Stand Up Comedy

Comic Strip Live @ 1568 2nd Ave, New York, NY

Unleash your inner funny bone and learn the art of stand-up comedy in this eight-week course taught by comedy veteran D.F. Sweedler at Comic Strip Live. Get hands-on instruction, free admission to shows during class enrollment, and a free DVD of your graduation performance. Take the stage at the legendary Comic Strip and make your audience laugh like never before!

Monday Jan 8th, 5:45–7:45pm Eastern Time

 (8 sessions)

$400

8 sessions

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Virtual Stand-Up Comedy Class

NEW YORK IMPROV THEATRE(8 Improv) @ Zoom

Learn a winning strategy to both writing and performing original comedy material. Classes meet weekly online. Regular students invited to live shwcases in Times Square. After registering, you will have access to zoom link and out free stand up comedy workbook. Join students from around the world, coming together to share much needed laughter. In four short session convert personal stories of experience and observation into original comedy routines. ...

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Stand-Up Comedy (Remote Live)

West Los Angeles College @ Virtual Classroom

If you’re interested in performing, writing or producing comedy, award-winning stand-up comic Barry Weisenberg can do for you what he’s done for so many. Learn the fundamentals of stand-up comedy technique, nuances, joke construction, comedic theory, marketing, and producing your own comedy show. Also learn ways to improve material you already have, performance tips (including how to relax before going on stage), how to read an audience and...

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$99

5 sessions

Stand-Up Comedy 4 Teens ONLINE

NEW YORK IMPROV THEATRE(8 Improv) @ 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY

Mondays 6pm online (or join us Saturday 10am in Times Square Network with teens worldwide, develop original comedy routines, share mich needed laughter and develop valuable life skills: creative writing, critical thinking, public speaking, self confidence and more. Monthly Showcases for regular students last Sunday of the month 3pm Times Square NYC at the Broadway Comedy Club 7pm Online via Zoom FOUR steps to a New Stand-Up Comedy Routine...

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$200

7 sessions

Stand-Up Comedy 4 Kids ONLINE

NEW YORK IMPROV THEATRE(8 Improv) @ 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY

FOUR WEEKS to a New Stand-Up Comedy Routine STEP-ONE: Brainstorm Ideas STEP TWO: Brainstorm Details STEP THREE: Outline Your Routine STEP FOUR: Find The Funny At each step of the process you will get on stage, or share your work via ZOOM. Prepare yourself before getting stage with that class' study guide. HAVE FUN sharing your ideas, stories, commentary etc. THEN Analyze your work to prepare for a better outing next time. After four weeks...

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$75

4 sessions

Finding your Voice: A 5-Week Stand Up Comedy Class

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

This 5-week course will serve as a laboratory for creating original stand-up material while discovering your truth and voice. You will learn how to translate your ideas into a crafted act through proper joke structure, writing & editing techniques and an unashamed commitment to your own, unique sense of humor! Instructor Christi Chiello (Comedy Central’s Roast Battle, IFC’s Comedy Crib, It’s Christi, B*tch! at Joe’s Pub)...

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$300

5 sessions

Stand Up Comedy Brush Up One-Day Workshop

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

In this one-day brush up workshop taught by veteran comedian Carole Montgomery, former students will have the chance to see they are doing since taking her classes. Please Note: OUTSIDE FOOD & DRINKS ARE NOT ALLOWED. QED has coffee, tea, soda, beer & wine plus snacks and pre-made wraps and sandwiches available

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Kids and Teens Stand Up Workshop

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

Are you the class clown? Do you make your family laugh at dinnertime? Have you thought about stand-up comedy? Carole Montgomery is teaching a comedy intensive workshop during spring break. Bring in your jokes and she will work with and prepare you to perform at QED.

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$200

3 sessions

The Symposium: Academic Stand-Up

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

Kick those boring old lectures goodbye! Discover a new side to Academia in this evening of research-inspired stand-up comedy. Academics, researchers, teachers, & comics take the mic to give life to those dusty textbooks and show you what research & teaching is really like. From statistics to evolution, philosophy, history, and more, come for the laughs and the cutting-edge ideas, stay for the laughs and the cutting-edge ideas. ...

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Stand-Up Comedy Workshop 101

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Through informed, practical lectures; fun, challenging writing exercises; and encouraging, constructive critiques, learn how to write and revise material, acquire performance techniques, obtain stage time and use audience response to determine the effectiveness of your act. Create five minutes of strong stand-up comedy material, then try it out at a major NYC comedy club.

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$240

6 sessions

Giants of Stand-Up Comedy

92nd Street Y @ Online Classroom, New York, NY

This program is taking place remotely. If you have signed up, you will receive an email with details of how to access the program. If we are able to offer an in-person version of this class in the coming months, we will contact you and make both options available to you. Join stand-up comedy teacher and performer David LaBarca as he de-constructs the work of stand-up comedy legends to explore the richer aspects of their work and their impact on...

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$60

3 sessions

Fall Stand Up Comedy Program

Jeff Lawrence/Laughing Buddha Comedy @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY

Our six week workshop combines many essential aspects of stand up comedy including developing an original, authentic five minute industry set, learning to deal with hecklers and work difficult crowds, performance, mic and stage technique, overcoming nerves and stage fright, effective setup and punch and adding tags, transitions and callbacks. Our six week stand up comedy workshop offers comics new and experienced, a safe and supportive environment...

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$350

6 sessions

Writing and Performing Stand Up Comedy

Jeff Lawrence/Laughing Buddha Comedy @ 131 Essex St., New York, NY

Our signature class, students will learn to write for and perform stand up comedy the best way possible-- by preparing material and performing it in front of a supportive class, comprised of comics of all levels. Students are asked to prepare five minutes of written material, which they will perform in front of a supportive class, comprised of comics of all levels. The instructor, incorporating additional input from the class, offers an extensive...

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$385

6 sessions

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