Open mic stand-up comedy show hosted by Sean Parrott the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month. Sign-up at 9p, show starts at 9:30. All are welcome. No cover.
There’s always an element of danger with comedy shows at Springwater. Several things can be rough: the crowds, the language, and finding a seat in the packed house. You never know what’s going to happen, but you can bet it’ll be funny and exciting.
1st & 3rd Wednesday of Every month
9:30pm show; 9pm sign-up
no cover
SPiFFY SQUiRREL is an independent, underground professional weekly alt comedy show in Nashville featuring touring comedians from all corners of the earth, plus outstanding local regulars who are worth paying attention to. Sundays at 6:30pm at The East Room. Produced and hosted by Chad Riden
6:00pm doors open
6:30pm show begins
6:31pm you’re late, dummy
The East Room
2412 Gallatin Ave., Nashville, Tennessee 37206
615-335-3137
TICKETS: $10 at the door or $8 in advance online. $15 VIP seating also available.
Click Here to visit the Brown Paper Tickets event page.
Past performers:
4/24/2016 6:30pm: Valerie Tosi w/ Shane Torres, Katherine Jessup, Hannah Hogan, Chad Riden
4/17/2016 6:30pm: Emily Fleming, Zach Pugh, Lauren Rantala, Juice Morgan, Julia Loken, Jon Durnell, Mary Jay Berger, Chad Riden
4/10/2016 6:30pm: Mo Alexander w/ Brad Edwards, Brad Sativa & Joe Kelley
4/3/2016 6:30pm: Derek Sheen, Sean Parrott, Will Neville, Josh Wagner, Chad Riden
3/27/2016 6:30pm: “Good Times Comedy Tour” – Joe Shelby, Dave Yates, Billy Devore w/ Joe Kelley
3/20/2016 6:30pm: Terry Tee w/ Nate Bargatze, Clifton Freeman Cash, Narado Moore, Stephen Spinola, Carter Glascock, Evan Jones, Tim Watters as Donald Trump, Chad Riden
3/13/2016 6:30pm: David Britton w/ Jesse Bush, Blayr Nias, Mary Jay Berger
3/6/2016 6:30pm: The March Of The Gibby Tour – Darik Santos, Brian Barganier & Colin Cook w/ Omar Shaukat, Martin Wright, Chad Riden
2/28/2016 6:30pm: Brad Sativa w/ Narado Moore, Joe Kelley, Mikee Steinberg, Josh Wagner, Nick Alexander, Chad Riden
2/21/2016 6:30pm: Will Copeland & Ismael Loutfi w/ Samm Severin, Josh Wagner, Chad Riden
2/14/2016 6:30pm: Jim Seward w/ Dave Ross, Jesse Case, Derik Zooashkiyani, Jordan Jensen, Sean Parrott, Gary Fletcher, Chad Riden
2/7/2016 5:30pm: Hostile Talk Over SOOPA B0VVL show/party w/ Jon Burr, Chuck Anderson, Ben Sawyer, Carter Glascock, Sean Parrott, Joe Kelley, Brad Sativa, Mark Anundson, Cody Marley, Bryce Damuth, Mary Jay Berger, Chad Riden
1/31/2016 6:30pm: Nashville StandUp SUPER FRIENDS: Josh Wagner, Bo Shuster, Brad Hinderliter, Sean Parrott, Mary Jay Berger, Brett Brock, Alex Poloskey, Chad Riden
1/24/2016 6:30pm: Ashley Corby w/ Monty Mitchell, Ron Ron Moseley, Renard Hirsch, Peter Depp, Chad Riden
1/17/2016 6:30pm: Josh Lewis w/ Joe Kelley, Kate Spellman, Trae Primrose, Josh Wagner, Chad Riden
1/10/2016 6:30pm: Monty Mitchell w/ Josh Lewis, Krish Mohan, Joe Kelley, John Hickok, Brad Hinderliter, Aaron Weber, Chad Riden
1/3/2016 6:30pm: Tim Northern w/ Sam Donnelly, JC Rafliff, Ross Hamilton, Patrick Devine, Chad Riden
12/27/2015 6:30pm: KWANZAA SHOWCASE: Narado Moore, Jessica Watkins, Brad Hinderliter, Alex Kendig, Ross Hamilton, Mary Jay Berger, Chad Riden
12/20/2015 6:30pm: The Soda City StandUp Tour: Jenn Snyder, John Gibson, Topher Riddle w/ Jordan Jensen, Chad Riden
12/13/2015 6:30pm: Max Fine w/ Will Newton, Carter Glascock, Trae Primrose, Will Copeland, Chad Riden
12/6/2015 6:30pm: Grand Ole 15th Annual Channiversary Showcase: Chad Riden, Joe Kelley, Jordan Jensen, Chuck Anderson, Mark Anundson, Gary Fletcher, Sean Parrott, Brad Hinderliter, Alex Poloskey, Brad Sativa, Ben Sawyer, Ashley Corby, DJ Buckley, Mary Jay Berger, Brad Edwards, Josh Lewis, Michael Hampton, Josh Wagner, Justin Smith, Carlos Valencia
11/29/2015 6:30pm: Comics Come Home Showcase: Chad Riden, Jim Seward, Ashley Corby, Danny Limor, Dan Whitehurst, Adam Bathe, Brian Bates, Johnny Wethington, Rick Wey, Joe Kelley, Monty Mitchell, Daniel Swinney, Josh Wagner, Mary Jay Berger, Nate Bargatze
11/22/2015 6:30pm: Shane Mauss: This Is Your Shane on Drugs w/ Tim Northern, Anthony Turner, Chad Riden
11/15/2015 6:30pm: Chad Riden w/ Jessica Watkins, Brad Hinderliter, Ben Sawyer, Mary Jay Berger
11/8/2015 6:30pm: Sumukh Torgalkar w/ Travis Jones, Bryce Damuth, Sean Parrott, Chad Riden
11/1/2015 6:30pm: Caleb Synan w/ Nate Bargatze, Brian Bates, Jordan Jensen, Patrick Devine, Chad Riden
10/25/2015 6:30pm: Mary Jay Berger w/ Joe Kelley, Hannah Pilkes, Brad Edwards, Mary Mack, Chad Riden
10/18/2015 6:30pm: Joe Kelley, Brent Schmidt, Brandon Ijames, Jamie Ward, Jennifer Lynch, Chad Riden
10/11/2015 6:30pm: Josh Wagner w/ Josh Lewis, Sean Parrott, Rob Speer, Christine Marie, Chad Riden
10/4/2015 6:30pm: Brad Sativa, Aaron Weber, Mark Anundson, Mary Jay Berger, Jacob Greco, Josh Wagner, Ashley Corby, Chad Riden
9/27/2015 6:30pm: The Altercation Punk Comedy Tour: JT Habersaat, Jay Whitecotton, Brian Zeolla w/ Josh Wagner, Chad Riden
9/20/2015 6:30pm: The Comedians of the Galaxy Tour: David Britton, Jonas Schrodt, Mat Alano Martin w/ Chad Riden
9/13/2015 6:30pm: Owen Straw w/ Seth Cockfield, Mary Jay Berger, Chad Riden
9/6/2015 6:30pm: Jordan Jensen w/ Gary Fletcher, Josh Lewis, Bryce Peters, Mary Jay Berger, Zack Lyman, Josh Wagner, Chad Riden
8/30/2015 6:30pm: Dave Stone w/ James Austin Johnson, Donnie Pollard, Brett Schmidt, Brad Ellis, Pat Ryan, Chad Riden
8/23/2015 6:30pm: KOKIL LIVE – Michael Hampton, Brad Edwards, Gary Fletcher, Sean Parrott w/ Matt Barrentine, Chad Riden
8/16/2015 6:30pm: Brian Barganier, Mike Shustock, Mary Jay Berger, Chad Riden
8/9/2015 6:30pm: Narado Moore w/ Jermaine Funnymaine Johnson, Tollie Jones, Mike McCall, Ben Sawyer, Chad Riden
8/2/2015 6:30pm: Ben Palmer, Nick Shaheen, Brad Edwards, Keith Bergman, Jordan Jensen, Dustin Meadows, Chad Riden
7/26/2015 6:30pm: Nick Alexander, Mary Jay Berger, Cameron Buchholtz, DJ Buckley, Mo Arora, Brad Sativa Ballard, Jim Seward, Chad Riden
7/19/2015 6:30pm: Stewart Huff w/ Nate Bargatze, Krish Mohan, Brian Bates, Jim Seward
7/12/2015 6:30pm: Ryan Singer w/ Alex Poloskey, Ryan Papazian, Chad Riden
7/5/2015 6:30pm: Billy Wayne Davis w/ Hailey Boyle, Mary Jay Berger, Chad Riden
6/28/2015 6:30pm: Max Fine & Michael Rowland w/ Hailey Boyle, Will Copeland, Chad Riden
6/21/2015 6:30pm: Michael Albanese & Gilbert Lawand w/ Dan Weeks, Monty Mitchell, Charlie Vergos, Joe Fernandez, Jim Seward
6/14/2015 6:30pm: DJ Buckley w/ Joe Kelley, Brett Cantrell, Brad Hinderliter
6/7/2015 6:30pm: Raanan Hershberg w/ Eric Sorgel, Johnny Q. Amish, Mary Jay Berger, Chad Riden
5/31/2015 6:30pm: Knock’em Dead Comedy Tour: Andrew Ouellette & Jake Daniels w/ Brad Hinderliter, Brett Cantrell, Hailey Boyle, Chad Riden
5/24/2015 6:30pm: McQueen Adams w/ Kyle Gregory Clark, Jon Durnell, Mary Jay Berger, Chad Riden
5/17/2015 6:30pm: Second Shift Comedy Tour: Justin Golak & Laura Sanders w/ Daniel Swinney, Kate Spellman, Drew Tarvin, Chad Riden
5/10/2015 6:30pm: Three Nice Boys Comedy Tour: Joe McAdam, CJ Toledano, Charlie Bury, Josh Wagner, Ross Hamilton, Mary Jay Berger
5/3/2015 6:30pm: Matt Ruby w/ Carolyn Busa, Joe Kelley, Andre Churchwell, Mary Jay Berger, Richard Woody, Jordan Jensen, Chad Riden
4/26/2015 6:30pm: Ryan DeNisco w/ Narado Moore, Austin King, DJ Buckley, Timothy Gonzales, Chad Riden
4/12-20/2015 Broken Record Comedy Show – GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS breaking show: “LONGEST STAND-UP COMEDY SHOW – MULTIPLE COMEDIANS” – featuring hundreds of comics, including special celebrity guest sets from: Hannibal Buress, Al Jackson, Eric Andre, Rory Scovel, Nate Bargatze, Killer Beaz, Ahmed Ahmed, Billy Wayne Davis, Jon Reep, Keith Alberstadt & more. Co-hosted by Chad Riden and DJ Buckley.
4/5/2015 6:30pm: Rocky Dale Davis w/ Caleb Garrett, Dusty Slay, Monty Mitchell, Leslie Nash, Chad Riden
3/29/2015 6:30pm: Dave Waite w/ Blayr Nias, Ben Sawyer, Anthony Driver, Chad Riden
3/22/2015 6:30pm: The Best Buds of Comedy: Alex Stone, Sally Brooks, Mike Cronin, Sam Evans, and Cam O’Connor w/ Mary Jay Berger & Chad Riden
3/15/2015 6:30pm: Scott Eason w/ Sam Ashby, Tim Kelly, Jordan Jensen, The Daley Grimes (Jared Daley, James Grimes), Mary Jay Berger
3/8/2015 6:30pm: Jarrod Harris w/ Josh Wagner, Wix Wichmann, Mary Jay Berger, Chad Riden
3/1/2015 6:30pm: Michael Hampton w/ Gary Fletcher, Carter Glascock, Kate Spellman, Chad Riden
2/22/2015 6:30pm:Tom Wisdom w/ Josh Wagner, Ross Hamilton, Ben Sawyer, Chad Riden
2/15/2015 6:30pm: Sean Parrott, Brad Edwards, Josh Lewis, Josh Wagner, Gary Fletcher, Mark Anundson
2/8/2015 6:30pm: Darik Santos w/ Jerry Morgan, Monty Mitchell, Jordan Jensen, Chad Riden
2/1/2015 6:30pm: Mat Alano-Martin w/ Mary Jay Berger, Kite Hale, Paulina Combow, Chad Riden
1/25/2015 6:30pm: Jake Head w/ Chris Ledford, Brett Cantrell, Narado, Chad Riden
1/18/2015 6:30pm: Gary Fletcher w/ Will Copeland, Josh Wagner, Mary Jay Berger, Sean Parrott, Jordan Jensen, Chad Riden
1/11/2015 6:30pm: Brad Edwards w/ Michael Hampton, Josh Lewis, DJ Buckley, Chad Riden
1/4/2015 6:30pm: Indie Bohemians Comedy Show / Benefit for Radio Free Nashville: Ron Placone w/ Paulina Combow, Josh Wagner, Charlie Vergos, Rob Haynes, Chad Riden
12/28/2014 7:30pm: Kwanzaa Showcase w/ Nate Bargatze, Kenny DeForest, Erin Lennox, Dusty Slay, Mary Jay Berger, Chad Riden
12/21/2014 7:30pm: Mo Alexander w/ Richard Douglas Jones, Keith Alberstadt, Ben Sawyer, Kendra Corrie, Chad Riden
12/14/2014 7:30pm: Clockwork Comedy’s Patrick Cunningham, Terra Jeffrey & Nic Perez w/ Jonathan Craig, Chad Riden
12/7/2014 7:30pm: The Grand Ole 14th Annual Channiversary Showcase: Chad Riden, Mark Anundson, Joe Kelley, Dusty Slay, Josh Inocalla, Chuck Anderson, Mary Jay Berger, Brett Cantrell, Gary Fletcher, Bob Clark, Sean Parrott, Brad Hinderliter, Kate Spellman, DJ Buckley, Brad Edwards
11/30/2014: Comics Come Home Showcase: Sean Parrott, Ben Sawyer, DJ Buckley, Rob “Hotsauce” Haynes, Brett Cantrell, Daniel Swinney, Brian Bates, Chuck Anderson, Mary Jay Berger, Alex Kendig, Dan Whitehurst, Renard Hirsch
11/23/2014: Mike Speenberg w/ Mary Jay Berger, Jim Seward, Joe Kelley, Chad Riden
11/16/2014: Carlos Valencia w/ Julia Prescott, Mark Anundson, Jessica Watkins, Sean Parrott, Chad Riden
11/9/2014 7:30 pm: Bryan Cook w/ John-Michael Bond, Trevor Thorpe, Josh Di Donato, Josh Wagner, Alex Poloskey, Chad Riden
11/2/2014 7:30 pm: Altercation Punk Comedy Tour: JT Habersaat, Junior Stopka, Jay Whitecotton, Carlos Valencia, Ron Placone, Chad Riden
10/26/2014 7:30 pm: “Wasted Life Tour 2014” w/ Jenn Snyder, Topher Riddle, John Gibson, Wayne Cousins, Joe Coughlin, Chad Riden
10/19/2014 7:30 pm: Sam Tallent w/ Byron Graham, Marcus Oglesby, De’Mun Oakley, Chad Riden
10/12/2014 7:30 pm: Best Buds of Comedy 2014 Tour Alex Stone, Sally Brooks, Mike Cronin, Sam Evans, Cam O’Connor, Chad Riden
10/5/2014 7:30 pm: Dave Stone w/ Caleb Synan, Bob Clark, Meredith Fitzsimmons, Tylere Perron, Chad Riden
9/28/2014 7:30 pm: David Dial w/ DJ Buckley, Brett Cantrell, Mary Jay Berger, Chad Riden
9/24/2014 7:30pm: SPECIAL WEDNESDAY SHOW – Geoff Tate, Sean Parrott, Chad Riden
9/21/2014 7:30pm: Tim Hofmann w/ Timmy Brochu, Jordan Hargis, Brian Bates, Kendra Corrie, Dusty Slay, Chad Riden
9/14/2014 7:30 pm: Stewart Huff w/ D.J. Buckley, Chad Riden
9/7/2014 7:30 pm: Matt Ward w/ Bryce Damuth, Chad Riden, Joe Kelley, Mary Jay Berger
8/31/2014 7:30 pm: Raanan Hershberg, Eric Sorgel, Matthew Maragno, Chad Riden
8/24/2014 7:30 pm: Dusty Slay w/ Jim Seward, Sean Parrott, Josh Inocalla, Chad Riden
8/17/2014 7:30 pm: Mitch Burrow w/ Dusty Slay, Mary Jay Berger, Brad Hinderliter, Chad Riden
8/10/2014 7:30 pm: Myq Kaplan w/ Zach Sherwin, Micah Sherman, Chad Riden
8/3/2014 7:30 pm: Dan Weeks w/ Kendra Corrie, Dusty Slay, Marty Linville, Jason Kirk, Chad Riden
7/27/2014 7:30 pm: Paige Bowman w/ Andrew Michael, Dusty Slay, Chad Riden
7/20/2014 7:30 pm: Mark Anundson w/ Gary Fletcher, Chad Riden, Jim Seward, Hunter Roberts, Sean Parrott, Brian Bates, Brad Edwards
7/13/2014 7:30 pm: Jim Seward w/ Jessica Watkins, Meredith Whitsett, Joshua Lewis, Joshua Wagner, Mary Jay Berger
7/6/2014 7:30pm: Brad Hinderliter w/ Nate Bargatze, Monty Mitchell, Brett Cantrell, Joe Kelley, Chad Riden
6/29/2014 7:30pm: Six Amigos! Chad Riden, Alex Poloskey, Rob “Hotsauce” Haynes, Mary Jay Berger, Carter Glascock, Chuck Anderson w/ special guests Brian Bates & Kendra Corrie
6/22/2014 8pm: Jeremy Essig’s LOSER: A Live Action Game (Shame) Show w/ special guests: Jim Seward, Kate Spellman, Brett Cantrell, Meredith Whitsett, DJ Buckley
6/15/2014 7:30pm: Caleb Synan, Tylere Perron, Mary Jay Berger & Chad Riden
6/8/2014 7:30pm: Ron Placone w/ Krish Mohan, David Dial, Brett Cantrell, Paulina Combow, DJ Buckley, Chad Riden
6/1/2014 7:30pm: The Alcohol, Tobacco and Fireants Tour – Brian Barganier & Jerry Morgan w/ Jon Bennett, Shane Smith, Brad Hinderliter, Chad Riden
5/25/18/2014 7:30pm: Underwear Comedy Party w/ DJ Buckley, Tylere Perron, Mary Jay Berger, Kite Hale, Chad Riden
5/18/2014 7:30pm: #WECF2014 Bestival of the Festival: Mary Jay Berger, DJ Buckley, Brad Edwards, Gary Fletcher, Sean Parrott, Mark Anundson
5/11/2014 7:30pm: Jake Head, Will Copeland, David Dial, John Thornton Jr., Ben Evans, Brad Hinderliter
5/4/2014 7:30pm: Chris Crofton w/ Chuck Anderson, Chad Riden
4/27/2014 7:30pm: Dave Ross w/ John-Michael Bond, Dwayne Duke, Anthony Savatt, Mary Jay Berger
4/13/2014 7:30pm: Chuck Anderson w/ Jeff Simmermon, Charla Lauriston, Meredith Whitsett, Chad Riden
4/6/2014 7:30pm: Bubba Bradley w/ Greg Henderson, Paulina Combow
3/30/2014 7:30pm: Tanner Inman, Brad Hinderliter, Zach Pugh, Mary Jay Berger, Chad Riden
3/23/2014 7:30pm: Rocketship Comedy Tour: Tom Brady, Dwight Simmons, Cam O’Connor, w/ Anthony Turner, Abanoub Hanna, Chuck Anderson, Chad Riden
3/16/2014 7:30pm: The Pink Collar Comedy Tour: Erin Judge, Carrie Gravenson, Abbi Crutchfield, Kaytlin Bailey
3/9/2014 7:30pm: The Heroes of Hilarity: Mia Jackson & Viet Huynh w/ Josh Wagner, Hunter Roberts, Chad Riden
3/2/2014 7:30pm: Monty Mitchell w/ Johnny Q. Amish, David Nieker, Eden Starr, Brad Hinderliter, Chad Riden
2/23/2014 7:30pm: Ron Ron Moseley w/ Ron Placone, Josh Inocalla, Alex Poloskey, Dan King, Chad Riden
2/16/2014 7:30pm: Stefan Davis w/ Gary Fletcher, David Dial, Chad Riden
2/9/2014 7:30pm: Stewart Huff w/ Will Copeland, Brian Bates, Daniel Carrillo, Chad Riden
1/26/2014 7:30pm: Tim Northern w/ Chad Riden, Darrell “D” Wright, Chuck Anderson, Mary Jay Berger
1/19/2014 7:30pm: Jarrod Harris w/ Lace Larrabee, Matt Brady, Dwayne Duke, Willis Gordon, Chad Riden
1/12/2014 7:30pm: Paul Strickland w/ JC Ratliff, Bubbs Harris, Sean Parrott, Mary Jay Berger, Chad Riden
12/29/2013 7:30pm: Dan Whitehurst w/ Keith Alberstadt, Meredith Whitsett, Jim Seward, Mary Jay Berger, Chad Riden
12/22/2013 7:30pm: Dave Stone w/ Nate Bargatze, Cherith Fuller, Hunter Roberts, Jessica Watkins, Chad Riden
12/15/2013 7:30pm: Ryan Singer w/ Will Copeland, Jeff Blank, Gary Fletcher, James Austin Johnson, Chad Riden
12/8/2013 7:30pm: Mo Alexander w/ Brad Edwards, Grant Schinto, Mary Jay Berger, Chad Riden
[Editor’s note: this show was previously known as “Mikey’s Comedy Night” at another venue. See the full list of past performers at this link.]
A darkly-funny everyman whose shows are non-stop fun, Dave Waite has captured the hearts of comedy fans everywhere. Dave’s swagger, his honesty, and his endless supply of bizarre catchphrases have earned him a reputation as a comic’s comic with broad crossover appeal. There’s no such thing as a “typical Dave Waite show,” as his willingness to be in the moment takes his performances to places that some comedians wouldn’t dare visit. Dave’s recent CD “Kaboom!” was recorded at Skyline Comedy Café in Appleton, WI by Grammy-winning label Stand Up! Records. Tracks from “Kaboom!“ can be heard regularly on Sirius and XM Satellite Radio, as well as Pandora. Dave appeared as a guest on The Bob & Tom Show, one of the most popular morning shows in America, and performed on the fourth season of Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham.” He currently lives in New York City but regularly tours comedy clubs and universities around the country.
SPiFFY SQUiRREL is Nashville’s only truly independent, underground professional weekly alt comedy show. Featuring touring comedians from all corners of the earth, plus outstanding local regulars who are worth paying attention to. Sundays at 6:30pm at The East Room for just $5 cover. Produced and hosted by Nashville’s Chad Riden.
LINEUP is Corporate Juggernaut’s semi-annual comedy showcase, featuring thirteen of Nashville’s freshest and most talented joke-talkers! The entire show will be filmed for posterity to relive this magical evening over and over again…and then post terrible comments on YouTube about it. So bring your loud-ass laughs and sexy-ass butts down to The High Watt for a grand ole night of fun and fellowship! $5 admission guarantees you one (1) seat and at least three (3) laughs or your money back!
MAR 2014 LINEUP lineup features the following hi-larious Nashville comedians: GARY FLETCHER, BEN SAWYER, CARTER GLASCOCK, JOSH WAGNER, SEAN PARROTT, BRAD EDWARDS, MARY BERGER, DJ BUCKLEY, CHUCK ANDERSON, NARADO, JOSH INOCALLA, MICHAEL HAMPTON, JOSH LEWIS
EDITOR’S NOTE: Rik Roberts is a fantastic Nashville-based comedy veteran who teaches various classes, has a podcast and blog called the SCHOOL OF LAUGHS. If you’ve never been on stage before or want to make your act better, Rik can help set you on the right path. Here’s the latest info about his class schedule:
If you find that these dates and times don’t work for you, please consider the online writing class as an option. The feedback from those who have gone through the online course has been phenomenal. It comes with a money back guarantee, so there is nothing to risk.
Below are the upcoming class dates, times and locations. Also, you can catch up on the recent podcast episodes and blog posts by clicking those links or visiting www.SchoolOfLaughs.com.
Thanks again and please call anytime with any questions.
– Rik Roberts
1-888-895-8549
Principal & Janitor of the School Of Laughs
Stand-Up Comedy Level One: Writing
Dates: March 30, April 6 & 13 from 6:30-8:30 PM
Held @ School Of Laughs / 4811 Lebanon Rd, Hermitage, TN 37076
Email to save your spot … schooloflaughs @ gmail.com
This is a (3) date class and the investment is 200 total (10 spots left)
The Stand-Up Comedy Level One: Writing class is the foundation for beginners and intermediate comics. In this class we learn more than a dozen techniques comics use to make material solid and consistent. We watch comics on Letterman and break down why they make certain choices. We write jokes and have an opportunity to share in class. We don’t get onstage, however. So it’s a pressure-free environment where you can speak up as much (or as little) as you like.
As an added bonus, this class comes with a “Lifetime Warranty” based on available space. Once you’ve paid for the class, you can attend any and all following writing class sessions at no extra charge. So you can apply the knowledge as you progress through the ranks of comedy to make it a custom fit every time!
To register, e-mail Rik at SchoolOfLaughs @ gmail.com with your name, cell phone and the words “Ready for Next Writing Class” in the subject heading. I’ll follow up with specifics and more details.
Intro to Improv Level One: Games
Dates: April 7, 14, 21 from 5:30-7:30 PM
Held at Mad Donna’s 1313 Woodland Street, Nashville, TN 37206
Investment: 200 total
E-mail me at SchoolOfLaughs @ gmail.com with “Intro to Improv Class” in the subject heading and your name and cell phone in the body of the message if you would like to be on the stand-by list. We will sample many of the games you have seen on “Whose Line is it Anyway?” as well as many you may have never seen. You’ll learn the ground rules that apply to Improvisational Comedy. You’ll be onstage A LOT and will learn to trust your instincts.
You’ll also benefit if you are pursuing stand-up comedy. All of the games in this course can be applied to writing and developing your material. Many students develop characters and bits that can be implemented into their stand-up routines.
Stand-Up Comedy Level Two: Performance
Dates: May 5, 12 & 26 from 5:30-7:30 PM
Held at Mad Donna’s 1313 Woodland Street, Nashville, TN 37206
This is a (3) date class and the investment is 200 total (8 spots left)
E-mail me at SchoolOfLaughs @ gmail.com with “Save My Performance Class Spot” in the heading and your name and cell phone in the body of the message. I’ll reply back and let you know if a spot is available.
The Performance class is designed to get you onstage. We experiment with voices, act outs, impressions, emotion and other performance techniques to make your material pop. You will also get lots of feedback on the material you present from myself and the other students. In this class you will begin to develop a three-minute set.
You are encouraged to bring a recording device to these sessions so you can watch it back later and take additional steps to improve your performance.
The Business of Comedy Seminar
Date: MAY 30, 2015 Time: 1-4 PM
Held @ School Of Laughs / 4811 Lebanon Rd, Hermitage, TN 37076
Investment: 99 total (10 spots left)
E-mail me at SchoolOfLaughs @ gmail.com with “Save My Business Class Spot” in the heading and your name and cell phone in the body of the message. I’ll reply back and let you know if a spot is available.
You will learn more in this session about the business side of being funny than some comics learn in their entire career. You can take this class without any experience. It is a real eye opener into the world of comedy as a career.
Among other topics, we’ll discuss …
What goes in my promo kit?
When should I approach the clubs?
How do I get in with bookers?
How do I promote myself? Do I need a web site?
What is deductible?
How much do comedians make?
What market best suits my act?
What is a realistic timeline for my career?
What merchandise sells? Where do I get it?
What should I do for free, and where do I draw the line?
and MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!
For the latest information on Rik Roberts’ School of Laughs, visit www.SchoolOfLaughs.com
