Stand-Up Level 1: Finding Your Voice

The Stand Up Level 1: Beginning course is aimed primarily at comedians looking to gain a basic understanding of comedy structure and students with no prior stand up experience, as well as non-performers looking to gain a basic understanding of comedy and public speaking.  In this course students will learn Flappers University's basic structure-based...

Hone your skills as a stand-up comic in an exciting hands-on workshop designed for both the absolute beginner as well as those already showcasing around town. The class culminates with a graduation show at the Comedy Store, the World Famous Improv Comedy Club or another venue.  Learn all the techniques the pros use for joke writing, finding...

Comics say it’s the greatest high. You step into the light, take a swig of water, pick up the mic, then reduce a crowd of people to a mass of helpless laughter. Sure, the risks are great—silence, heckling, humiliation—but on a good night a stand-up feels richer than Seinfeld and Rock combined. You “kill” or “die” depending on your material....

Our Stand Up Level 3: Advanced Studies courses are intended for students with a strong grasp of basic comedy technique and ample performing experience who are looking to focus their attention on one of four major areas of comedic study, with the intention of improving or expanding their existing comedy material and career. In our Stand Up Level 3:...

What are you working on creatively? Stand-up, sketch, storytelling - Whatever your goal, we'll work together to shape your project and encourage you along the way. Sign-up for one or sign-up for many. Ask about additional virtual practice sessions. Average length is 60 min. May go shorter or longer to accommodate class size. 

Learn the awesome art of comedy and acting with CinemaKidz! Kids will build confidence, and skills as they work together to create 2 shorts projects.  We will start with hosting a writing workshop to help kids learn how to generate new material on the fly, off the cuff, and on just about any topic you can imagine. Kids will generate some original...

Our top Instructors at Flappers Comedy University will teach you and your friends how to take your funny ideas and turn them into jokes fit for the stage.  This One Day Stand Up Comedy Intensive is the perfect "sampler" to introduce you to many of the different classes offered at Flappers Comedy University, and is specially tailored towards...

Our Stand Up Level 3: Building the Act is intended for comics with a strong grasp of basic comedy technique and ample performing experience who are looking to focus their attention on particular areas of study and advanced comedy techniques, as well as improving or expanding their existing comedy material and career. Students invited to join our...

Come play improv comedy games. While having a ton of fun, sharing much needed laughs, you will develop creative writing & critical thinking, team communications and presentation skills and build self confidence. And unlike traditional acting classes, EVERYONE benefits equally from the experience. Without scripts to memorize, every moment if focused...

Come play improv comedy games. While having a ton of fun, sharing much needed laughs, you will develop creative writing & critical thinking, team communications and presentation skills and build self confidence. And unlike traditional acting classes, EVERYONE benefits equally from the experience. Without scripts to memorize, every moment if focused...

HAVE FUN BUT NEVER AT ANOTHER's EXPENSE! Our classes for teens include both Improv and Stand-Up Comedy training. By combining the two, students receive a comprehensive education in creative writing and critical thinking while developing strong community and leadership skills – team, public speaking, self confidence, respect, listening, focus, eye...

HAVE FUN BUT NEVER AT ANOTHER's EXPENSE!  Our classes for teens include both Improv and Stand-Up Comedy training. By combining the two, students receive a comprehensive education in creative writing and critical thinking while developing strong community and leadership skills – team, public speaking, self confidence, respect, listening, focus,...