Stand Up Comedy: Introduction to Stand Up Comedy

Learn the art and craft of stand-up comedy in this seven-week course from Stomping Ground Comedy. Whether you're a first-time performer or a seasoned storyteller, this class will guide you through the fundamentals of writing, revising, and performing your own original material.

Over seven weeks, you’ll develop a five-minute stand-up set that you’ll perform in a showcase for family and friends. Along the way, you’ll learn how to find your comedic voice, refine your material, and bring your jokes to life on stage.

In this course, you’ll explore:

• What stand-up comedy is—and what it isn’t
• Joke structure and timing
• Developing strong premises, metaphors, and similes
• Building confidence on stage
• Using act-outs and physicality to enhance your set
• Creating a cohesive set list
• Pitching and testing new material
• Writing and performing your original five-minute set

This is a seven-week course held Sundays, 6-8:30pm, beginning March 1. The course instructor is Lauren Davis.

All sales are final. The listed class price does not include Eventbrite’s service fee (3.7% + $1.79) or payment processing fee (2.9%), which will be added at checkout. Classes are non-refundable, but enrollment may be deferred to a future class with Stomping Ground Comedy approval. All students must adhere to the policies in the Stomping Ground Comedy Student Handbook. Participants must be 18 years or older.