Comedy Writing 301: From Page to Stage

Group Class Description

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This final six-week class takes your comedy writing skills to the top level, diving into everything you need to know to produce and perform a live scripted show! This class will teach you experienced tricks-of-the-trade, saving you years of trial and error (and bombing), and show you how to bring your writing to life, making people laugh with every script, not just some.

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You’ll learn:
- How to produce and perform a fully rehearsed live comedy show
- Different types of performance sketches (such as Blackouts, Tentpoles, and more)
- Techniques for creating videos to enhance your live show
- Ins-and-out of live scripted comedy, complete with costumes, props, stage blocking, tech scripts, running order, and all the fun extras!
- Option to write + perform, or just focus on writing if you prefer

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This course culminates in a live sketch comedy show for family and friends, showcasing your original work. Whether you want to perform on stage or prefer to stay behind the scenes as a writer, this class gives you the tools and confidence to create an unforgettable show and use those skills going forward.​

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Eligibility:

Students must have fully completed Improv-LA Writing 201 with teacher's approval and had no more than two absences

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Class Size & Length:

12 students; everyone will get plenty of time and individual attention.
Sessions are 3 hours, and meet for 6 weeks In-person

Note: There will be required writing assignments/deadlines each week.
 

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