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Humor Institute

Classes
Our classes are designed to boost your confidence and improve your communication skills, which is important in any job or social situation.The workshops are tailored to meet the needs of each individual. Although some of our students have prior stage experience, most of our students have never stepped foot on a stage.
 
Not only are the classes informative, they are filled with laughter in a non-stressful, supportive environment. These workshops are designed to leave you feeling energized and rejuvenated. The workshops are Concentrated Weekend Classes and cost $225. At the end of the course you will perform live on stage.
 
What our students say:
 
Four years ago this month, I started that class with you. Today, I got booked for a well paying (I threw out a number on a lark, and they took it!) corporate gig, and also a college gig came through today for the same price. Astronomical pricing in my world, for an hour show, I don't have! But I will very soon ;) Thanks for everything you've done for me and the rest of us comedy addicts.
Zan Aufderheide
 
 
 
 

  

Stand Up Comedy 
This class focuses on the art of writing comedy material about your everyday life. The exercises are designed to help you feel comfortable on stage and how to find humor in common situations. It gives you a strong foundation to start building your comedy skills. We stress character development, writing and performance skills. The writing exercises show you how to look at things in a humorous way and perform it effectively on stage. At the end of your Concentrated Weekend Classes, you will perform a 3 to 5 minute set in front of a live audience.

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Stand Up Comedy Schedule 

Improvisation 
Improvisation is to invent, compose, or recite without preparation; the art of working off the top of your head. The class focuses on performance structures that professional comedians actually use in their shows. These theater exercises introduce you to the world of spontaneous humor. The class is a lot of fun. It helps you with character development while increasing your confidence on stage. At the end of the Concentrated Weekend Course, you will perform a 3 to 5 minute set in front of a live audience.

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Improvisation Day 1 
Saturday February 11th 1pm - 5pm

Improvisation Day 2 
Sunday February 12th 1pm - 5pm

Improvisation Class Show 
Sunday February 12th 7:30pm


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