Stand-Up Comedy Writing Intensive
The Stand-Up Comedy Intensive happens in a short time span (1 day in NYC, or 2 days on Zoom). It’s open to writers of any level. Farther down, you can view a syllabus for this course.
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 Notaro and Rock combined.
You “kill” or “die” depending on your material. Here you will learn techniques for writing and performing stand-up comedy, as well as how to market yourself.
Whether you favor shtick or sophistication, we’ll show you how to write standup material that makes ‘em laugh, and laugh some more.
A great, jam-packed, comprehensive source of learning how to write stand up comedy!
Deborah Clapp
performance artist
Upcoming Classes
Price
Registration fee $25, paid once per term
1-Day
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NYC
In-person
Tuition: $185
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One-on-One
Tuition:
Mini - $395, Private - $775
Available on Zoom
2-Day
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Zoom
Real-time videoconference
Tuition: $185
-
One-on-One
Tuition:
Mini - $395, Private - $775
Available on Zoom
Syllabus
This course gives an overview of the basics of writing stand-up comedy. Course components:
Brief lectures
Writing exercises
Topics:
What Is a Joke?
Point of View
Ways to Improve a Joke
The Audience
The Performer
The Stand-Up Scene
Note: Content may vary among individual classes.
