Stand-Up 101: Comedy for Beginners

Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students of the Stand-Up 101: Comedy for Beginners class highly praise their instructor, Shawn, for his supportive teaching methods and the personal development gained during his class. They reported learning about comedy, writing, and storytelling, and that exercises were enjoyable and effective for practicing their skills. The class environment was described as warm and intimate, allowing for comfort in public speaking practice. Gradually, students gained confidence in performing, with many looking forward to pursuing open mic nights. Along with being a fun experience, students stated that they now can write their own jokes and perform them. Acceptance and personal identity also became a major theme throughout, reinforcing students' creative exploration and growth. 1. "From the beginning, Shawn was warm and supportive, helping us think about comedy, writing, and storytelling, and gave us fun exercises to practice in front of the audience." 2. "Shawn is a great teacher. I learned a lot, and got more confident in performing." 3. "By the end of the class I could write jokes and perform at open mics."