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Comedy Writing 101: Intro

In-person - 6 weeks, Thursdays, 7pm-10pm PT | Silver Lake

Starts Jul 10
325 US dollars
Silver Lake | 2732 Griffith Park Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

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Course Description

* NOW OPEN IN PERSON * Taught by SNL writer, Alan Linic! ​This six-week class is a crash-course on all things comedy writing & is perfect for beginners in a supportive writers room environment. Get ready to learn a LOT: - How to turn ideas (even small ones) into actual scripts and content - Learn to write Five Different Sketch Comedy Scenes - Experience working in a writers room environment - Breaking down famous sketch shows and learn to write in their style - Create one-off and recurring sketch pieces/characters for social media - Win/Win techniques for pitching your ideas to others No prior writing or comedy experience is necessary. Just an interest and desire to write! Each student will also receive FREE curated video resources to enhance their overall learning experience. ​ Class Size: 12 students; everyone will get plenty of feedback and individual attention. Length: Sessions are 3 hours, and meets for 6 weeks in-person. Assignments: Weekly writing deadlines with free software options provided *Important: You must attend Week 1 (Foundations Class). Missing it means you can’t continue with the course. All terms apply.


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Terms of Service

By registering, you agree to the Terms of Service between you and Improv-LA. For questions, email classes@improv-la.com. Please read the full policy before registering: https://www.improv-la.com/terms • All sales are final. Courses are non-refundable unless otherwise required by law. • Transfers may be possible (not guaranteed) if requested by email at least 7 days before your course begins, depending on availability. A $35 fee applies. Transfers expire 30 days after being offered. • One-time mistaken registrations may be refunded within 24 hours, minus a $30 fee. • Natural disasters, local emergencies, or others beyond our control do not qualify for refunds, but transfers will be offered when possible (fee waived). • Missing or being late to 3+ classes means you’ll be removed and not pass the course. Notes are available if you miss up to 2 classes with prior notice. • Instructors may change due to professional commitments. No refunds or transfers are available for instructor changes. • Participation is voluntary and involves inherent risks. You assume full responsibility for your participation, including physical or emotional injury. • We reserve the right to remove students for inappropriate or harmful conduct, with no refund, to maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment. • Harassment, boundary-crossing, or discriminatory behavior will not be tolerated and may result in permanent removal. • Photos or videos may be used in Improv-LA marketing unless you opt out by emailing classes@improv-la.com with your class info. • Coupon codes must be applied at checkout and cannot be added retroactively. All standard policies apply to discount purchases. • If using Afterpay, full terms of Afterpay apply. • If you are sick or test positive for COVID-19, stay home. We will provide notes. No refunds will be issued. • COVID-related schedule changes may occur. We’ll offer transfers or online alternatives when applicable.


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