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You’ve worked hard to hone that super-fly pilot premise with hysterical characters, a compelling world, and an amazing pilot episode. So what’s next? A pitch meeting with a network exec, perhaps? Enter Natalie Gergely, Director of Development for Abominable Pictures and Former Manager of Development at Comedy Central and Nathan Varni, Director...

Develop a five minute stand up comedy set in a supportive environment Develop original material that represents your voice Learn tips and techniques for creating visible digital content for your stand up set Learn how to film, cut/edit and post your stand up set on digital media Learn which parts of your set are good for digital content and which...

Note: This is primarily a lecture class, so not everyone will get to share their writing for feedback due to the seminar format. Do you want to write for television, but don’t know where to start? Not to worry. Veteran TV writer Steven Peros will provide the foundation you need to begin your journey into the world of writing for the small screen....

TV Comedy & Commercial Agent Workshop with Robin Nassif of Media Artists Agency Don't miss our ONLINE TV Comedy & Commercial Agent Workshop with Robin Nassif of Media Artists Agency for ages 8-30! This class is for actors 8-30 years old and you will be working on on-camera audition and acting techniques. Robin represents actors 8 -30 years...

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...

There's no better way to get your 'brand' out there in the world than producing your own podcast! Right now podcasts are hotter than ever! Comedians like Marc Maron, Adam Corrolla, Kevin Pollak, Chris Hardwick and Paul F. Tompkins are basically bypassing the 'Hollywood Machine' and creating their own content and building global audiences. Now...

This Stand Up Comedy 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 veteran performers looking to gain more understanding of comedy and public speaking. Topics covered in this course will include: - The basic elements of joke structure - Becoming...

The Heroes of Comedy, iCAMERA, Joke Discovery Comedy Essentials will give you powerful tools you will use throughout your lifetime. We teach you world class script analysis, that lays the foundation for outstanding auditions. Writers and producers hire actors. When you understand scripts the way writers intended, you’ll start booking. The confidence...

Have you always wanted to perform stand-up but don't know where to begin? In this class, we will breakdown how to get started writing a stand-up routine and find your voice as a comedian. Our methods will include how to mine personal stories for material, how to write one-liners and premises, and how to use improvisation to generate ideas instead...

With live performances shut down for the foreseeable future, comedy has moved online. This class explores all the online tools at our fingertips and challenges students to hone their comedic point of view, voice, and brand online. This class will offer weekly homework prompts around topical jokes, Satire Pieces, front-facing character videos, and more...

Jacqueline Geary breaks down how to be funny almost mathematically. Ninety percent of "the funny" stems from what we call opposites; Jackie breaks down all the different KINDS of them -- how to spot those given to you by the writer, how to create them on your own, and how to create more of them than anyone else will. Cause even if the funniest read...

You've developed the act... you've gotten the laughs... now where's the money?!? In this workshop, taught by Site Director Paul Moomjean you will learn the skills you'll need to take your stand-up act and create a workable business model with it - what bookers are looking for, which markets to target, how to create your press materials, how to use...