Stand UP Comedy Level ONE: Writing class is scheduled for MONDAYS October 19, 26 & TUESDAY, November 3, 5:30-7:30p.m. at Zanies. (The club was unavailable on Nov 2nd due to a fund rasier). To save your spot you must request a sign-up sheet from me at comedyhomework(at)aol(dot)com. Space is limited, so let me know asap. The 3 session class fee is $200 total. You can pay by check, credit card or money order. Once you’ve paid for the writing class once you have a “Lifetime” membership which allows you to attend any and all of the future writing classes at no extra cost.
How do you know if the writing class is the starting place for you? 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 are now available. Request at form at comedyhomework(at)aol(dot)com.
Stand UP Comedy Level Two: Performance class is tentatively scheduled for November 9, 16 & 23 5:30-8:30 at Zanies. Class fee is $200 total for the 3 sessions.
Sign ups start November 2nd.
About the class:
I limit the size of the class so we can give everyone ample time for feedback and have enough for an “audience” for the students onstage.
Students who have taken the writing class have priority when signing up, followed by new students who have had SOME performing and writing experience outside of the School of Laughs.
In each class you will go on stage for 3 minutes. After your set you will get feedback from myself and then the other students. Feedback will include ideas and angles to clarify your premise, punch line and tag lines suggestions, as well as constructive criticism on your stage presence, delivery and ability to relate.
Each week there will be some “homework” geared toward preparing a more solid set for the next time.
The class is 100% constructive but you will need to have a little thick skin to take advantage of everything involved.
Students who successfully navigate the writing and performing class are invited to a GRADUATION show at Zanies where they will perform a 3 minute set. The set will be video taped and given to you on a DVD along with an evaluation of that set. The graduation set must be CLEAN.
Additional class description on www.schooloflaughs.com.
The Business of Comedy
The annual Bu$ine$$ of Comedy seminar was held on Monday, September 14th. Thanks to the 27 fun loving and seriously interested folks who attended. I appreciate your devotion to taking comedy to the next level.
Did you miss it? You can still pick up all the tips!
You can receive the 30 page workbook along with the seminar on mp3 or audio CD – that’s no joke! Just request a copy today by e-mail at comedyhomework(at)aol(dot)com. The cost is $75 and I’ll waive the shipping cost on the workbook if you order before October 14th.
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. 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 addressed:
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?
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!!!
E-mail me at comedyhomework(at)aol(dot)com to request your workbook and mp3 today!
GRADUATION SHOW
Thanks to all the students who graduated onstage at Zanies on Wednesday September 23rd. All 7 had their best set yet!