Stand-Up Comedy - Beginners

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**If we do not have enough sign-ups a week before class starts, we will have to cancel. This course has a HOLIDAY BREAK from Dec. 19-Jan. 08.** 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? Oh yeah! 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 what the movie is trying to convey but, yes, sure, we’ll try. You’ll take 8 classes, each 2-hours, one per week. We will learn both the basic 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, and getting it ready for performing at our graduation show. Class 1: Your POV • Playing with ideas • What makes YOU laugh? • Humor is a state of mind Class 2: The premise • The premise for writing • The premise for performing • Structure of sets and bits Class 3: One-liners • Structure of the joke: set up and punchline • List of associations Class 4: Dark Humor • Benign violation theory • Boundaries and license Class 5: Being present •The here & now • Sculpting our stage persona •Who has the mic? Class 6: Performance • Turning process to results • Your voice • Being in control Class 7: Our first audience members • Guest comedians from the Dutch scene come to enhance our jokes Class 8: From the game to the craft •Dress rehearsal Included in this course: • A graduation show on 24 Feb 2023!! • A video of your performance at the graduation show • A Whatsapp group (‘cause we all love those) for Q&A during the week and to share comedy resources with your peers. • A Google Drive folder filled with: • Extensive humor theory bibliography • Outlined notes of what we saw in each class • Illustrated theories in Powerpoint slides COVID Restrictions: If the regulations restrict meeting in person this course will go online.

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