Joke Club Standup Comedy Class

About the Course

People have been telling you for years that you’re funny. It’s time to prove them right. Joke Club is a transformative stand-up program taught by touring pro Rodney Ramsey. You’ll find your voice, write tight jokes, and perform like a pro.

Start date: Sunday, April 12th, 2026

Location: The Comedy Nest

Format: 8 in-person classes + 6 online sessions (14 total)

Free Stand-Up Comedy Shows: Comedians learn by watching comedy. Once you enroll in Joke Club, you receive free comedy shows at The Nest for life.

What You’ll Get

• Develop material: Build your first polished 5-minute set for open mics, clubs, and festival showcases.
• Paid graduation show: Perform at Comedy Nest and get paid.
• Stage reps: Tour Joke Club-run open mics, including Straight Shooters in Montreal, with new mics opening in Kingston and Ottawa (run by Joke Club grads).
• Ongoing mentorship:
• Free online courses via The Comedy Network Discord: https://discord.gg/vCgqaYra
• Access to virtual-reality open mics and classes at The Unknown Theater (live venue in VR: https://unknowntheater.world/

Curriculum

Joke Writing

• Setups
• Punchlines
• Tags

Find Your Voice

• Discover your unique persona and point of view

Hosting a Comedy Show

• Crowd work fundamentals
• Useful improv techniques

Handling Hecklers

• Learn to destroy hecklers with public humiliation
• Stay sharp with quick wit and confidence

Show Production

• How to produce a successful comedy show from start to finish

Practice, Practice, Practice

• Access to open mics
• Perform for international crowds at The Unknown Theater (VR)

Who This Is For

First-timers ready to try stand-up

Working comics who want structure, feedback, and new material

• Creators and speakers looking to sharpen delivery and stage presenceCreators and speakers looking to sharpen delivery and stage presence Free Stand-Up Comedy Shows: Comedians don’t pay to watch comedy. Once you enroll in Joke Club, you receive free comedy shows at The Nest for life.