S. 1 - Stand-up Comedy - Beginners
The basics of stand-up writing and performing.
Course Description
What is this course about? This course is an introduction to the world of writing comedy. We’re going to learn about the basic principles of building a comedic narrative and the Hows of performing stand-up comedy. Will I learn to write stories and comedic monologues? Yes. But that’s not the only thing you’ll learn. Will I learn how to get on stage and make people laugh? Yes, and then some. Will I learn to love and accept myself, honoring the teachings of the JOKER, being that if I embrace my own sense of humor nothing can stop me? Well, I mean... we don’t know if that’s the message the movie is trying to deliver but, yes, sure, we’ll try. You’ll take 8 classes, each 2-hours short, one per week. We will learn both the theory and the practice of stand-up comedy, from the desk work to the stage. Each class will consist of a short lecture on a specific topic, creative games, and space for writing and feedback. The final bit of the workshop will be focused on polishing your 5-minute set, getting it ready for performing at our graduation show. Class 1: Laughter & creativity • Playing with ideas • What makes YOU laugh? • Humor is a state of mind Class 2: The audience of the joke • The joke as a communicative act • Plausibility, hypotheses and expectations Class 3: Structure • Structure of the joke: set up and punchline • Structure of the set: creating and closing bits • Rhythm: beats and pauses Class 4: Dark Humor • Benign violation theory • Does humor have limits? Class 5: Political Humor •Transgressions as critique •Playfulness and ideology •Who has the mic? Class 6: Absurd humor • Creating meaning to break it • Delusion and deception Class 7: To the stage! •The here & now •Asking for feedback • Sculpting our stage persona Class 8: From the game to the craft •Turning the process into results Grad Show July 29! COVID Restrictions: If the regulations restrict meeting in person this course will go online.
Cancellation Policy
• If you cancel up to 2 weeks before the course start date, you will receive a voucher in the amount you paid. The voucher can be applied to any of our services and is valid for 6 months. • If you cancel less than 2 weeks before the course start date, your booking is non-refundable. • We require a minimum of 6 people to start a class. If we need to cancel your class, you can receive a full refund (up to 2 weeks from cancellation) or a voucher (up to 1 month from cancellation). Refunds will be processed within 14 business days via the original payment method. • To request a refund, please email finance@easylaughs.nl with your IBAN and name on the account. Refunds will be processed within 14 business days via the original payment method. • If you need to cancel for unforeseen reasons, please contact info@easylaughs.nl.
Contact Details
info@easylaughs.nl
easylaughs, Nieuwe Achtergracht, Amsterdam, Netherlands