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Beginners Stand Up Comedy Class

SATURDAY November 8 – SOLD OUT
1-Day INTRO TO
STAND-UP COMEDY INTENSIVE

This informative and interactive class is for anyone who would like to learn how to think like an A-List stand-up comedian or comedy writer. Whether you’re a writer, actor, public speaker, comedy fanatic, or budding young comedy star, this workshop is for you.

You will:
• Explore classic comic personae and the various types of humor
• Learn basic joke structure
• Create clearer premises and develop funnier ideas
• Tap into the natural parts of you that will help you become a funnier and more entertaining human
• Develop more stage presence as a performer and confidence as a
public speaker

And so much more!

PLUS, you’ll learn from CATHY LADMAN:

Cathy has performed stand up 10 times on The Tonight Show (you can watch her last set here) and has appeared in episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm, Modern Family, Rosanne, Everybody Loves Raymond and Mad Men, just to name a few.

Whether you want to be a stand up comedian or just try it for fun, the guidance of one of the country’s best comedians is available to you.

Sign Up NOW!

1-Day Intro to Stand-Up Comedy Intensive – SOLD OUT

Saturday November 8 - in Santa Monica
Noon - 3:30pm
Class Tuition
Fee: $95 - individual
Fee: $150 - you and a friend

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What you will Learn

Cathy teaches you all the techniques, secrets and skills used by A-List comedians to create great comedy material. You’ll go from ideas, to writing and performing a five minute set at the Hollywood Improv in just 6 weeks!

Fun

Best of all, Cathy keeps things fun, while challenging you to do great work within a inspiring, collaborative learning environment.

Sample Class Outline

Actual topics and assignments may vary
1

Comedy Nugget #1

What sort of idiot are you?

After the initial meet and greet you will be introduced to the essential parts to performing stand up comedy and joke writing. You will learn how to think and act like a stand up comedian.

2

Comedy Nugget #2

Ten kick ass ways to be really funny.

Everyone will perform a 3 minute set. Then we will work as a group on each student’s set, tweaking setups, punching up jokes, and tightening overall performance.

3

Comedy Nugget #3

Whatever doesn’t add detracts!

You’ll perform 3 more minutes of material and get feedback on your jokes from Cathy and the class. Homework – Write 1 additional minute of material to be performed in Week 4.

4

Comedy Nugget #4

Stand up and DELIVER…

Perform your 4 minute set, then get feedback from Cathy and the class. We’ll also work on set structure – to segue or not to segue?

5

Comedy Nugget #5

Holy shit I’m nervous!

Prepare for the live show by performing your 5 minute set. You’ll also learn how to deal with nerves, hecklers and, dare we say it, bombing.

6

Comedy Nugget #6

Congrats, you crushed at the Hollywood Improv!

You’ll perform your set in front of a live audience of friends, family, and co-workers, at the Hollywood IMPROV!