Sep 26th
7–8pm EDT
3 classes in-person in NYC have spots left, and 1 class live online is available.
NEW YORK IMPROV THEATRE(8 Improv) @ Zoom
NOW JUST $5/class join us online for stage time and feedback on your stand-up comedy. great for new comics and those just looking to work out new material. Learn a winning strategy to both writing and performing original comedy material. Classes meet weekly online and feature monthly showcases with a real audience. In four short session convert personal stories of experience and observation into original comedy routines. Learn live...
Tuesday Sep 26th, 7–8pm Eastern Time
American Comedy Institute @ 520 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018
Who is this for? Beginners to pros Anyone wanting to get to the next level of their comedy career and beyond What is the Stand-Up Comedy Workshop? The Stand-Up Comedy Workshop is comprised of… 3 group classes *2 private writing sessions with Stephen A LIVE show at Gotham Comedy Club An online show streamed nationally and all over the world. *These private writing sessions are a unique opportunity to do what the pros do....
Wednesday Oct 11th, 6:30–8pm Eastern Time
(4 sessions)
Comic Strip Live @ 1568 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028
In this 8-week course taught by comedy veteran D.F. Sweedler, you’ll learn the tools of the trade and hone your craft. At the end of 8 weeks, you’ll take to the legendary Comic Strip stage in front of a live audience. What You Get Eight weeks of hands-on instruction by a seasoned veteran in an intimate class setting. Free admission to watch shows at the club during class enrollment. Free DVD of your graduation performance. Week 1 Once there...
Monday Nov 6th, 5:45–7:45pm Eastern Time
(8 sessions)
American Comedy Institute @ Virtual Classroom
Who is this for? Beginners to pros Anyone wanting to get to the next level of their comedy career and beyond What is the Stand-Up Comedy Workshop? The Stand-Up Comedy Workshop is comprised of… 3 group classes *2 private writing sessions with Stephen A LIVE show at Gotham Comedy Club An online show streamed nationally and all over the world. *These private writing sessions are a unique opportunity to do what the pros do. Work...
Tuesday Dec 5th, 6–7:30pm Eastern Time
(4 sessions)
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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NEW YORK IMPROV THEATRE(8 Improv) @ 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019
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...
NEW YORK IMPROV THEATRE(8 Improv) @ 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019
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...
Shawn Wickens @ 39 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001
Using introductory principles and exercises, participants will learn and practice some basic stand-up / joke writing / storytelling techniques. Students can expect to walk away from this class with a better understanding of “what’s funny” and also receiving a bit of “stage time”. Participation is strongly encouraged. Instructor is experienced in creating a safe environment in which all may thrive. *Workshop also includes...
Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105
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)...
Shawn Wickens @ Virtual Class
Comedy can be taught. Comedy can be learned. Using introductory principles and exercises, participants will learn and apply Stand-Up, Joke Writing and Storytelling techniques. Creativity thrives in supportive endeavors. We can help you leave any stage fright at the Zoom door. You will leave this course with an enhanced understanding of, ‘What is funny,’ how brainstorming can lead to comedic material and how to present that...
Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105
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....
Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105
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
Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105
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.
Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY 10002
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. ...
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128
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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