Rik Roberts’ School Of Laughs is now taking sign ups for:
Stand-UP Comedy Level Two: Performance
Starts in 6 days!
Stand UP Comedy Level Two: Performance class is scheduled for August 3, 10, 24 & 31. Class fee is $200. There are two sessions to choose from: Early (5:30-7:15) and Late (7:30-9:15). The early class will probably fill up first so if you can be part of the later session that would help out.
About the class:
I limit the sessions to 8 people so we can have enough for an “audience” and can give everyone ample time for feedback.
Students who have taken the writing class have priority when signing up, followed by new students who have had SOME performing and writing experience outside of the School of Laughs.
In each class you will go on stage the first time for 3 minutes. After your set you will get feedback from myself and then the other students. Feedback will include ideas and angles to clarify your premise, punch line and tag lines suggestions, as well as constructive criticism on your stage presence, delivery and ability to relate.
The second time you get onstage I will interrupt you at some point and have you either explore a premise deeper or exaggerate a performance technique to get a different response.
Each week there will be some “homework” geared toward preparing a more solid set for the next time.
The class is 100% constructive but you will need to have a little thick skin to take advantage of everything involved.
Students who successfully navigate the writing and performing class are invited to a GRADUATION show at Zanies where they will perform a 3 minute set. The set will be video taped and given to you on a DVD along with an evaluation of that set. The graduation set must be CLEAN.
Additional class description on www.schooloflaughs.com.
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Stand UP Comedy Level ONE: Writing class is tentatively scheduled for MONDAYS September 21, 28 October 19, 26 5:30-7:30p.m. at Zanies. Class fee is $200.
Many have asked, “Which class is best for me?” Ask yourself the following questions. Be honest with yourself!
How solid is your material now?
Do you know the reason each joke gets a laugh?
Are you tuned into which techniques you use that suit you the best?
Are you able to mix it up for different types of crowds?
Can you turn a story into a comedy bit?
Do your jokes get consistent laughs?
Are you able to get a laugh every 15 seconds or so?
If you don’t know some of the answers, then you’d benefit enormously from the writing class!
Sign ups will begin a few weeks before the class starts.
If you have any questions about any of the classes feel free to e-mail me and ask.. otherwise here’s a look at what’s coming up..
The Bu$ine$$ of Comedy class is tentatively scheduled for Monday, September 14th. Thanks for your patience. This will be a one evening seminar, from 5:30-8:00/8:30 at Zanies, cost is $75. Sign ups will begin September 1st.
Why a Business Class???
Because you will earn more about the comedy business in this 3 hour session than some comics learn in their entire career. After you pre-register you can submit ANY and ALL questions to be answered at the class. You can take this class without any previous experience. It is a real eye opener into the world of comedy as a living.
Among other topics we will address:
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 am I best suited for?
What is a realistic time line for my career?
Am I too old to start a career in comedy?
What do I need to have before going “on the road”?
What merchandise sells? Where do I get the merchandise?
What should I do for free and where do I draw the line?
and MUCH MUCH MORE!!!
Stage time for former students at ZANIES!
Zanies has asked if I would run an open mike twice a month on TUESDAYS specifically designed to get my graduates more stage time. The open mic’s have been a huge success! Typically 8 – 12 comics get stage time each show. That is 16-24 spots for comics each month!
Set lengths will vary from 3-7 minutes and there will be opportunities to emcee the shows as well. These shows are a direct result of all the quality new faces who have taken the classes and their material to the next level.
I do want to make it clear, though, that ZANIES books the show. I just HOST it. So, if you want to participate, go to ZANIES.com and click on the open mic link for details on how to sign up!
I will be hosting the OPEN MIC on August 11 and 25. Show starts at 7:30pm. Call or e-mail me for FREE TICKETS
Gift Certificates
Don’t want to spend the money on yourself for classes? Have someone else do it! You can let people know you want to take these classes and have them pay your tuition with a gift certificate. Just have them e-mail me and I will guide them through it. The gift certificate is available for any of the 4 week courses for $200, and for the Business Class for $75. All pre-paid certificate are fully refundable if you decide not to take the class.