Improv to Sketch
Teachers: JEN CURRAN & JOE SCHIAPPA
Tuition: $120
Prerequisite: Must have previous sketch group experience
Dates: October 13th – 14th, Saturday – Sunday, 3pm – 6pm (Two-Day Workshop)
More info HERE.
This two-day workshop will explore the art of using improv as a tool to create sketch comedy. Through improvised, group performance, students will generate material by finding what works and what doesn’t to create a variety of sketches. The group will then use the most exciting parts of these scenes to begin to write out and/or re-improvise scenes. By day 2, ideas will be set and these new sketches will be worked. The class culminates in a performance during the NYC Sketch Festival at 7pm on Sunday, October 14.
Political/Social Satire
Teacher: KEVIN SCOTT
Tuition: $75
Prerequisite: none
Dates: October 12th, Friday, 7pm-10pm (One-Night Workshop)
More info HERE.
This class is an overview of what it means to make your sketches satirical and how to make that happen. From targets specific and general, participants will gain experience, exercises and tips on how to keep things funny even while making a point.
The Writer’s Room: Brainstorming & Pitching – SOLD OUT!
Teacher: RICH TALARICO
Tuition: $75
Prerequisite: none
Dates: October 11th, Thursday, 7pm-10pm (One-Night Workshop)
More info HERE.
In this one night workshop, Rich Talarico will take you through some helpful exercises for the brainstorming and pitching processes in sketch comedy. Learn how to take your ideas from conception to an undeniable pitch. We’ll also focus on how to contribute in the writer’s room.