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Stand-up Comedy Writing

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SCRIPT X 465.8E

Learn to write a 5 to 7-minute stand-up routine in this course guiding you through the history of stand-up from past to present.

Duration
As few as 10 weeks
Units
3.0
Current Formats
Live Online
Cost
Starting at $820.00

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What you can learn.

Explore the history of stand-up comedy
Find your voice as a stand-up comedian
Explore joke premises to develop a brief stand-up routine
Give and receive supportive criticism with your classmates

About This Course

This workshop examines various types of stand-up from the 1960s to present. We focus on our old friend “finding your voice” as it pertains to storytelling and joke writing. In a safe space, you explore joke premises and receive constructive feedback from your peers. By the end of the course, you perform a five-to-seven-minute routine and write a one-page synopsis of a TV show or social media content based on your comedy. 

Winter 2027 Schedule

Date
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Thursday 5:00PM - 8:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
410755
Fee:
$820.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 02, 2026 to January 17, 2027
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional) Book: End Credits : How I Broke up with Hollywood by Patty Lin
Schedule
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Thu Jan 7, 2027
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Thu Jan 14, 2027
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Thu Jan 21, 2027
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Thu Jan 28, 2027
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Thu Feb 4, 2027
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Thu Feb 11, 2027
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Thu Feb 18, 2027
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Thu Feb 25, 2027
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Thu Mar 4, 2027
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Online
Thu Mar 11, 2027
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom