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Stand-Up 101: Comedy for Beginners

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  • 18 and older
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    If you find the same class on the same dates for less within 48 hours of booking, send us the link. We match the price as credit or the difference.

  • Virtual Class
  • 8 hours over 4 sessions

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Class Description

Description

Comedy can be taught. Comedy can be learned.

Using introductory principles and exercises, participants will learn and apply Stand-Up, Joke Writing and Storytelling techniques.

Creativity thrives in supportive endeavors. We can help you leave any stage fright at the Zoom door.

You will leave this course with an enhanced understanding of, ‘What is funny,’ how brainstorming can lead to comedic material and how to present that material. “You know, a funny thing happened to me on my way to my comedy class...”

Your Host, Shawn, is experienced in creating and hosting a safe environment for all to participate. Like our shoes, support is where it’s at, as long as it’s funny.

Comedy always needs a reboot and the world could use some laughs. Bring what you got and elevate it to comedic heights. Laugh and learn, show and tell.

Instructor is experienced in creating a safe environment in which all may thrive. 

All Experience Levels Welcome.

What you'll cover in the free info session:

Classes culminate in a Comedic Recital for invited guests.

Photo, Audio, Video are prohibited, per instructor’s/participant’s discretion.


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Refund Policy

No refunds. Class credit only.

Reviews of Classes at Shawn Wickens (25)

(4.7-star rating across 25 reviews)

This class: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews

  • Stand-Up 101: Comedy for Beginners

    Shawn is a great teacher. I learned a lot, and got more confident in performing. He helped me accept myself, and how to develop ideas.
  • Stand-Up 101: Comedy for Beginners

    We had a wonderful time in Shawn Wickens's stand-up comedy class. From the beginning, Shawn was warm and supportive, helping us think about comedy, writing, and storytelling, and gave us fun exercises to practice in front of the audience. This was a great use of our time, and a really fun way to practice stand-up, and just to get public speaking practice in general, in an intimate and warm environment.
  • Stand-Up 101: Comedy for Beginners

    Shawn was a great teacher, and I felt great coming out of the class! Looking forward to doing some open mic nights now!
  • Stand-Up 101: Comedy for Beginners

  • Stand-Up 101: Comedy for Beginners

    By the end of the class I could write jokes and perform at open mics. Thank you Shawn!!
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Shawn Wickens


Shawn Wickens is a retired NYC window washer and an award-winning comedian.

He can barely be seen in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Mr. Robot, High Maintenance and playing a prison warden in the international film Amar Akbar Anthony (2018).

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