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Discover your comedic genius with a wide range of comedy classes in NYC. From stand-up to improv, learn the art of making people laugh.

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Comedy 4 Tweens Middle School (Grades 6-8)

New York Improv Theatre (8 Improv) @ 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY

Improv and Stand-Up Comedy help students discover their best selves building self confidence, creative writing, critical thinking and public speaking. We offer weekly classes Winter, Spring and Fall, plus Summer Camps. We also have teachers at schools, camps and community centers on weekends and after school. Each session starts with Improvisation, playing games that are a ton of fun while teaching valuable life skills. These are the same games...

(73) All levels 11 - 12 years old
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Up N' Coming with Reformed Whores

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

Irreverent musical comedy duo, Reformed Whores is bringing you their variety show Up N’ Coming.  Join “NYC’s most brilliantly deranged musical duo” for a night of hilarious comedy and variety performances featuring some of the best acts in the country!  If Dolly Parton & Flight of the Conchords got drunk and had a baby, you’d get the comedic song stylings of Reformed Whores. Serving up “southern-fried feminism”...

(25) All levels 21 and older
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Encyclopedia Commedia: Vol. V Do-Es

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

Come witness a ragtag assortment of bitter tastemakers, impure thought leaders, genuinely accomplished comedians and the occasional marching band as they pummel your cranium with information until you’re weeping with knowledge! Make sure you pay attention there just might be a quiz. This event is mixed seated and standing room. Seats are first-come, first-served.

(25) All levels 21 and older
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Powerpoint Roulette

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

Comedians, actors, and musicians are given a challenge: improvise a coherent presentation based on a set of slides that they have never seen before. All slides are taken from actual presentations given at business meetings and classrooms, but put together in bizarre and unlikely arrangements. How do you move from a slide depicting the annual increase in fertilizer production in Turkmenistan to a slide analyzing gender dynamics in Frasier? We don’t...

(25) All levels 21 and older
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West Wing Writers Presents: Speakeasy

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

The swankiest, silliest, downright speechiest speakeasy in town! SpeakEasy is the definitive speechwriting comedy show! Brought to you by the chief humor writers at the speechwriting firm West Wing Writers, SpeakEasy brings together professional speechwriters, outside experts, and comedians who are really into speeches to talk about the techniques they love, the clichés they hate, and the written remarks that rocked their world.

(25) All levels 21 and older
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$18.80
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Comedy Master Class

Cherry Lane Theatre @ 38 Commerce St, New York, NY

FUCT is a twisted, no-rules comedy troupe that challenges what audiences find taboo or offensive.  Their mission statement is simple: “We do what we think is funny.”  Our culture has become too politically correct, so FUCT approaches dangerous subjects with a sense of humor and serious theatrical intent, while strapping themselves to a boulder and begging the audience to lash out at them as they will. . . both literally and...

(1) All levels 18 and older
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Physical Comedy Through Mime

Goldston Mime Foundation @ 257 W 39th St, New York, NY

Learn mime choreography structures, Mime Illusions and Mime Acting Methods, as well as Physical Comedy phrases within the scene studies. Beyond the Mime and Comedy that your will learn, these classes will also increase your ability to: Separate your thought from your actions  Increase the power of your stage presence Understand and compose comedy sequences Create an invisible environment, people and objects Make stronger stage entrances...

(1) All levels 18 and older
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Stand-Up Comedy 4 Teens Online

New York Improv Theatre (8 Improv) @ 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY

Mondays 6pm online (or join us Saturday 10am in Times Square Network with teens worldwide, develop original comedy routines, share mich needed laughter and develop valuable life skills: creative writing, critical thinking, public speaking, self confidence and more. Monthly Showcases for regular students last Sunday of the month 3pm Times Square NYC at the Broadway Comedy Club 7pm Online via Zoom FOUR steps to a New Stand-Up Comedy Routine...

(73) All levels 12 - 17 years old
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$200

7 sessions

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Stand-Up Comedy Beginners

New York Improv Theatre (8 Improv) @ 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY

Develop your first five minute routine in four virtual sessions plus live showcase opportunities. Free Download "Stand Up Comedy Workbook" Stop procrastinating. START TODAY! This course is designed for anyone with aspirations in comedy or simply looking for a fun hobby and personal enrichment. With our four week program we demystify writing and performing comedy, stage freight and more. There are two components to comedy - developing material and...

(73) Beginner 18 and older
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$200

4 sessions

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NYC Stand-Up Comedy Class

Shawn Wickens @ 39 W 29th St, New York, NY

Using introductory principles and exercises, participants will learn and practice some basic stand-up / joke writing / storytelling techniques.  Students can expect to walk away from this class with a better understanding of “what’s funny” and also receiving a bit of “stage time”. Participation is strongly encouraged. Instructor is experienced in creating a safe environment in which all may thrive. *Workshop also includes...

(25) All levels 18 and older
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$19.99
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Stand-Up Comedy 4 Kids Online

New York Improv Theatre (8 Improv) @ 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY

FOUR WEEKS to a New Stand-Up Comedy Routine STEP-ONE: Brainstorm Ideas STEP TWO: Brainstorm Details STEP THREE: Outline Your Routine STEP FOUR: Find The Funny At each step of the process you will get on stage, or share your work via ZOOM. Prepare yourself before getting stage with that class' study guide. HAVE FUN sharing your ideas, stories, commentary etc. THEN Analyze your work to prepare for a better outing next time. After four weeks...

(73) All levels 8 - 12 years old
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$75

4 sessions

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Beginner Stand-Up Comedy Level 2 Advanced

NYC Comedy Class @ 37 W 65th St, New York, NY

Discover your comedic potential at the renowned NYC Comedy Class. This laughter-filled course offers a supportive environment where beginners can hone their stand-up comedy skills, boost their confidence, and master the art of public speaking. Join us and embark on a hilarious journey of self-expression, culminating in a memorable graduation show at St Marks Comedy Club.

Intermediate 18 and older
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$395

6 sessions

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The Symposium: Academic Stand-Up

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

Kick those boring old lectures goodbye! Discover a new side to Academia in this evening of research-inspired stand-up comedy. Academics, researchers, teachers, & comics take the mic to give life to those dusty textbooks and show you what research & teaching is really like. From statistics to evolution, philosophy, history, and more, come for the laughs and the cutting-edge ideas, stay for the laughs and the cutting-edge ideas. ...

(25) All levels 21 and older
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Young Douglas: Hello Sailor

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

Young Douglas is a sketch comedy team full of babes and they're inviting all fellow hotties to join them for a night of laughs. It is composed of Evan Forde Barden, Fallon Boles, Andrea Coleman, Laura Fabius, Dylan Fugel, Devin Gant, Adrienne Ianniciello, Jeffrey Kitt, David Morton, Carly Silverman & Darrow Thomas. They have been, at various points, a Maude Team, a Zoom Team, a Digital Team, and Teamsters. Think of them as an 11-headed comedy...

(25) All levels 21 and older
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Drop-in Stand-Up

Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ 137 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Improve your stand-up comedy skills in a supportive environment with expert guidance from renowned comedian Shalewa Sharpe. Hone your material, receive valuable feedback, and take your comedy to the next level at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective's exclusive drop-in class. This course is open to all experience levels.

(4) All levels 16 and older
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Writing and Performing Stand Up Comedy

Jeff Lawrence/Laughing Buddha Comedy

Our signature class, students will learn to write for and perform stand up comedy the best way possible-- by preparing material and performing it in front of a supportive class, comprised of comics of all levels. Students are asked to prepare five minutes of written material, which they will perform in front of a supportive class, comprised of comics of all levels. The instructor, incorporating additional input from the class, offers an extensive...

(1) All levels 16 and older
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Improv for Stand Up Comedians

Jeff Lawrence/Laughing Buddha Comedy

This course helps new comedians discover "the funny" anywhere and everywhere, while helping veteran comics liven up their set. This isn't your typical improv class. If you want to learn longform, go to UCB. If you want to learn shortform, go to ComedySportz. But if you want learn the basics of improvisation, and how it can specifically improve your skills as a stand up comedian, this is the class for you. The class covers: An Introduction to...

(1) All levels 16 and older
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BAM! (Booker | Agent | Manager Workshop)

Jeff Lawrence/Laughing Buddha Comedy

Comics will participate in two workshops and receive a one-on-one session scheduled in between. The session will include a critique of your act and career guidance.  Discussed are the roles of a Booker, Agent, and Manager, with 30 year industry vet. Roger Paul. He has worked with Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, and has launched many careers at Laughing Buddha. Learn the ins and outs of having a professional career in comedy including stand up,...

(1) All levels 18 and older
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Storytelling for Comedians

Jeff Lawrence/Laughing Buddha Comedy

Do you want to add some variety to your set? Add minutes but without coming up with more jokes? Then delve into the ridiculousness of your existence and tell funny stories from your own life. Long-time comedian David Martin will help you craft and hone your own stories into (hopefully) hilarious vignettes that will only strengthen your current stand-up material. Five Stand Up Comedy Workshops 10 Open Mics (two per week, priority booking, no cover...

(1) All levels 18 and older
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Marketing for Actors and Improvisers

IN Studios @ 115 W 29th Street, New York, NY

Book More Jobs! What's the definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results. Isn't it time you tried something new, with proven results? Our marketing training helps actors get from where they are to where they want to be - fast! Training is led by best-selling author of Headshot Secrets and Audition Secrets. Accelerate your writing and acting career by joining us for elite marketing training. Our participants...

(20) All levels 18 and older
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$99

4 sessions

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