Stage & Screen

Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

W10-D01
6 Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m.
Jan. 12 through Feb. 16
$105 W&B members / $115 general public
Instructor: Carol Roberts

Stand-up comedy is the art of writing jokes blended with the art of performing them. In this 6-week supportive experiential workshop students will learn the basics of comedy writing and performing. Students will develop original material outside of class and perform each week for one another in a supportive atmosphere. Some in-class writing exercises will take place. Material covered will include: types of humor, style, attitude, segues, A & B material, ad lib, microphone usage, juxtaposition joke writing, progressive comedy. The class will culminate with a show the final day of class. No experience necessary, beginners and pros welcome. Warning: class can get jovial. Instructor is a former stand-up comic who has performed with Ellen DeGeneres, Robin Williams and Paula Poundstone.

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Screenwriting 101

W10-D02
8 Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m.
Jan. 27 through Mar. 17
$175 W&B members / $180 general public
Instructor: Evan Rubenstein

This class will teach you how to craft your ideas into an engaging,  professional screenplay. You will learn how to develop three-dimensional characters through dialogue, inner-outer conflicts, and character arcs. You will learn plotting through inciting incidents, three-act structures, and mythic sequencing.  We will study  popular films to deconstruct their plot and characters. Additionally, we review formatting and style so your script will be submission-ready.

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