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Unteachables: NYC’s Funniest Comedians

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

Unteachables: Academia’s Best Teachers Face NYC’s Funniest Comedians Matthew Starr and Monique Moses assemble a class of your favorite stand up comedians to get schooled by an amazing teacher/expert. Think there’s no such thing as a stupid question? Just you wait. Hosts: Matthew Starr is a comedian who has been featured on Above Average, CollegeHumor, and AV Club. He is very excited to be hosting this show at Caveat! Monique Moses is...

Workshop: Grounded Play w/ Noah Telson

Brooklyn Comedy Collective

Are you feeling like your scenes are going off the rails? Too much crazy town? Are you enjoying an 'out there' style of play but feel like you’re not making connections on stage? This workshop focuses on grounded play and how to anchor your improv in the 'Truth of the Scene'; the emotionally tangible and relatable. Students will improvise paced, grounded scenes that put emphasis on performing with integrity and the relationship between nuanced...

Whiskey & Whiskey Infused Donuts w/ Comedy

Whiskey Stories® Immersive Multisensory @ 161 Stockholm St, Ground Floor, 3742, Brooklyn

Embark on an evening of immersive whiskey exploration and donut pairings, accompanied by captivating comedic performances at Whiskey Stories®. Unleash your senses and indulge in the world of whiskey, guided by the expertise of Rachna Hukmani, the first South Asian woman to start a whiskey company. Immerse yourself in an experience that combines knowledge, entertainment, and delicious flavors.

Finding your Voice: A 5-Week Stand Up Comedy Class

Q.E.D.

This 5-week course will serve as a laboratory for creating original stand-up material while discovering your truth and voice. You will learn how to translate your ideas into a crafted act through proper joke structure, writing & editing techniques and an unashamed commitment to your own, unique sense of humor! Instructor Christi Chiello (Comedy Central’s Roast Battle, IFC’s Comedy Crib, It’s Christi, B*tch! at Joe’s Pub)...

Stand-Up 101: Comedy for Beginners

Shawn Wickens @ Virtual Class

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...

Virtual Stand-Up Comedy Class

New York Improv Theatre (8 Improv) @ Zoom

Learn a winning strategy to both writing and performing original comedy material. Classes meet weekly online. Regular students invited to live shwcases in Times Square. After registering, you will have access to zoom link and out free stand up comedy workbook. Join students from around the world, coming together to share much needed laughter. In four short session convert personal stories of experience and observation into original comedy routines. ...

Giants of Stand-Up Comedy

92nd Street Y @ Online Classroom, New York, NY

This program is taking place remotely. If you have signed up, you will receive an email with details of how to access the program. If we are able to offer an in-person version of this class in the coming months, we will contact you and make both options available to you. Join stand-up comedy teacher and performer David LaBarca as he de-constructs the work of stand-up comedy legends to explore the richer aspects of their work and their impact on...

Intro to Stand-up Comedy with Dan Nainan

Actors Connection New York

Do friends and family think you are naturally funny? Anyone urge you to try your hand at stand-up? Come dip your toe in some comedic waters with ACTORS CONNECTION. In this online intro class, beginner comics can learn the basics of writing and delivering memorable sets that provide audiences with a satifying laugh-inducing experience. Stand-up comedy is enjoying a heyday because of technology and the internet. And by virtue, thriving with packed...

Special Character Workshop

IN Studios @ 260 West 36th Street, New York, NY

Drop In Sketch Clinic

IN Studios @ 330 7th Ave, New York, NY

Got an idea, or pitch or pages to read? The Doctor is IN! IN Team Sketch Writers will help you get your sketch off the page and onto the stage. Come and participate! Laughter truly is the best medicine. Work with supportive, sketch gurus every week. Bring your comedy sketch, pitch, idea or just bring yourself. No experience necessary. Always fresh, always fun, always sketch. Desire to learn is required.

Podcasting for beginners and intermediates

Manhattan Comedy School @ Virtual Classroom

This class is perfect for those who are thinking about starting a podcast who have no idea where to begin, and for intermediate podcasters who already have shows, but need tips and guidance to get their show noticed. Christine Blackburn (Story Worthy) will help you create a podcast, define the podcast you already have, and she’ll point out the do’s and don’ts of podcasting. With over 10 years of podcasting under her belt and appearances on...