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New York Improv Theatre (8 Improv) See all classes by this school @ 318 West 53rd Street, New York, NY
Unlock your creativity, boost self-confidence, and become a master of storytelling with laughter as your guide. Join us at the New York Improv Theatre and embark on a journey of fun, games, and meaningful character development. Learn the art of improv comedy and discover the power of teamwork, leadership, and communication skills along the way.
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Nov 28th
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Brooklyn Comedy Collective See all classes by this school @ BCC Pig Pen or BCC DogHouse, Brooklyn, NY
Use the tools of physical storytelling to build compelling comedy. Through mime, body language, and staged metaphor, you will communicate with precision and turn deliberate movement into reliable laughs. Create original pieces and see how silent performance sharpens comedic timing and narrative impact. Open to performers at every experience level.
Nov 1st
12–3pm ET
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Brooklyn Comedy Collective See all classes by this school @ BCC Pig Pen or BCC DogHouse, Brooklyn, NY
Refine your comedic voice by clarifying character, persona, and point of view—and learning how to apply them with precision. After a focused review of joke-writing fundamentals, specialized exercises guide you in generating material that aligns seamlessly with your perspective and delivery. Through rigorous feedback and dialogue, you’ll develop a sharper, more intentional approach to stand-up that deepens both content and performance.
Nov 7th
11am–3pm ET
Meets 2 Times
Brooklyn Comedy Collective See all classes by this school @ 168 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Explore the art of physical comedy by transforming everyday objects into unexpected sources of humor. Learn visual, escalating, three-part, and oblivious gag structures, then apply these techniques to develop short pieces built around character and story. Open to all skill levels, body types, and backgrounds.
American Comedy Institute See all classes by this school @ 520 8th Ave, New York, NY
Advance your stand-up career in the Stand-Up Comedy Workshop at the renowned American Comedy Institute. The program combines group classes, private writing sessions, and a live performance at Gotham Comedy Club. Open to beginners through working pros, it's a strong way to sharpen technique and write funnier, more original material.
Nov 11th
6:30–8:30pm ET
Meets 4 Times
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Building on 101: Intro To Comedy, we take a deeper dive, or belly flop, into generating, writing/refining and performing jokes, stories, bits and more.
Intermediate Level+
Prior creative writing, stand-up or performance instruction/experience is required. This can’t be your first ride on the ferris wheel.
As you know from 101, your Host, Shawn, is experienced in hosting an environment for all to be embarrassed in. In a good way... Like politicians, we all like to have a voice.
Classes culminate in a Comedic Recital for invited guests.
Photo, Audio, Video are prohibited, per instructor’s/participant’s discretion.
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Shawn Wickens is a retired NYC window washer and an award-winning comedian.
He can barely be seen in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Mr. Robot, High Maintenance and playing a prison warden in the international film Amar Akbar Anthony (2018).
Shawn Wickens has taught both in-person...
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