Learn the fundamentals of stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy in an integrated approach!
Learn how to write jokes, monologues, sketches, and how to improvise & create original characters to perform live or on social media!
In this course I break down various ways to write jokes to perform as stand-up comedy, a process for creating your characters using the principles of improv comedy, and how to write sketches. I also teach you how to write monologues, do impressions, and discuss how to combine the 3 art forms to create a variety of comedic content. Whether you want to pursue being a professional comedian the traditional way or chart your own path on social media and the internet, this course will teach you the fundamentals of each art form in a contemporary, integrated approach.
This course uses contemporary examples of comedy in addition to classic comedians and comedy shows from various generations. Examples discussed include Chappelle’s Show, In Living Color, A Black Lady Sketch Show, Monty Python, Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King, Saturday Night Live, Key & Peele, and more.
Whether you’re an aspiring comedian or simply a fan who wants to learn how the pro’s do it, you’ve found the right course to begin your journey learning the art of comedy!
Write, rehearse, and perform five minutes of stand-up comedy and learn a ton about yourself in the process!
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