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Stand-up Comedy Writing

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.

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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. 

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