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Beginners Stand Up Comedy Class

Mondays May 18 – June 29
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There’s no better class than LA Stand Ups 6-week Beginners Class.  You will learn how to write great stand up comedy AND perform it at the Hollywood Improv!

PLUS, you’ll learn from Cathy Ladman…

Cathy has performed her stand up 10 times on The Tonight Show (you can watch her most recent 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.

Beginners 6-week Class Schedule
Week 1 – May 18
No Class – May 25 (Memorial Day)
Week 2 – June 1
Week 3 – June 8
Week 4 – June 15
Week 5 – June 22
Week 6 – your Grad Show at the Hollywood Improv
TBD Saturday June 27 or Sunday June 28

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Beginners Intro to Stand-Up Comedy Class

Monday May 18 - June 29
7pm - 10pm - in Santa Monica
Class Tuition
$450.00

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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!