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Discover your comedic genius with a wide range of comedy classes in NYC. From stand-up to improv, learn the art of making people laugh.

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Unteachables: NYC’s Funniest Comedians

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

Unteachables: Academia’s Best Teachers Face NYC’s Funniest Comedians Matthew Starr and Monique Moses assemble a class of your favorite stand up comedians to get schooled by an amazing teacher/expert. Think there’s no such thing as a stupid question? Just you wait. Hosts: Matthew Starr is a comedian who has been featured on Above Average, CollegeHumor, and AV Club. He is very excited to be hosting this show at Caveat! Monique Moses is...

(25) All levels 21 and older
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Powerpoint Roulette

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

Comedians, actors, and musicians are given a challenge: improvise a coherent presentation based on a set of slides that they have never seen before. All slides are taken from actual presentations given at business meetings and classrooms, but put together in bizarre and unlikely arrangements. How do you move from a slide depicting the annual increase in fertilizer production in Turkmenistan to a slide analyzing gender dynamics in Frasier? We don’t...

(25) All levels 21 and older
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West Wing Writers Presents: Speakeasy

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

The swankiest, silliest, downright speechiest speakeasy in town! SpeakEasy is the definitive speechwriting comedy show! Brought to you by the chief humor writers at the speechwriting firm West Wing Writers, SpeakEasy brings together professional speechwriters, outside experts, and comedians who are really into speeches to talk about the techniques they love, the clichés they hate, and the written remarks that rocked their world.

(25) All levels 21 and older
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$18.80
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Comedy Master Class

Cherry Lane Theatre @ 38 Commerce St, New York, NY

FUCT is a twisted, no-rules comedy troupe that challenges what audiences find taboo or offensive.  Their mission statement is simple: “We do what we think is funny.”  Our culture has become too politically correct, so FUCT approaches dangerous subjects with a sense of humor and serious theatrical intent, while strapping themselves to a boulder and begging the audience to lash out at them as they will. . . both literally and...

(1) All levels 18 and older
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Intro to Clown

Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ 137 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Unleash your inner comedian and discover the joy of physical comedy, character development, and improvisation in this interactive course.

(4) All levels 16 and older
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$375

7 sessions

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Clown Level 3

Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ 144 Boerum St, Brooklyn, NY

Refine your clowning craft and learn the art of bringing laughter to audiences with expert guidance at a renowned comedy school in Brooklyn. Unleash your inner comedic genius!

(4) All levels 16 and older
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$375

7 sessions

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Clown Level 2 - Leaning Into Vulnerability

Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ 144 Boerum St, Brooklyn, NY

Explore the power of vulnerability in performance with this deep dive into the art of comedic storytelling and character development, guided by experienced instructors at a renowned comedy school in Brooklyn.

(4) Advanced 16 and older
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$375

7 sessions

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Improv Level 3: Advanced Scene

Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ 144 Boerum St, Brooklyn, NY

Refine your improv skills to create engaging and dynamic scenes that captivate audiences. Unleash your creativity and spontaneity in this advanced course.

(4) Advanced 16 and older
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$375

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Physical Comedy Through Mime

Goldston Mime Foundation @ 257 W 39th St, New York, NY

Learn mime choreography structures, Mime Illusions and Mime Acting Methods, as well as Physical Comedy phrases within the scene studies. Beyond the Mime and Comedy that your will learn, these classes will also increase your ability to: Separate your thought from your actions  Increase the power of your stage presence Understand and compose comedy sequences Create an invisible environment, people and objects Make stronger stage entrances...

(1) All levels 18 and older
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Workshop: Get into the Scene with Grounded Play

Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ 137 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the art of patient and grounded improvisation at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective. Learn how to build scenes brick by brick with your partner, embracing the journey and playing from a place of trust and patience. Open to all levels, this workshop will help you create impactful and authentic scenes.

(4) Beginner 16 and older
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Stand-Up Comedy 4 Teens Online

New York Improv Theatre (8 Improv) @ 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY

Mondays 6pm online (or join us Saturday 10am in Times Square Network with teens worldwide, develop original comedy routines, share mich needed laughter and develop valuable life skills: creative writing, critical thinking, public speaking, self confidence and more. Monthly Showcases for regular students last Sunday of the month 3pm Times Square NYC at the Broadway Comedy Club 7pm Online via Zoom FOUR steps to a New Stand-Up Comedy Routine...

(73) All levels 12 - 17 years old
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$200

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Stand-Up Comedy Beginners

New York Improv Theatre (8 Improv) @ 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY

Develop your first five minute routine in four virtual sessions plus live showcase opportunities. Free Download "Stand Up Comedy Workbook" Stop procrastinating. START TODAY! This course is designed for anyone with aspirations in comedy or simply looking for a fun hobby and personal enrichment. With our four week program we demystify writing and performing comedy, stage freight and more. There are two components to comedy - developing material and...

(73) Beginner 18 and older
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$200

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NYC Stand-Up Comedy Class

Shawn Wickens @ 39 W 29th St, New York, NY

Using introductory principles and exercises, participants will learn and practice some basic stand-up / joke writing / storytelling techniques.  Students can expect to walk away from this class with a better understanding of “what’s funny” and also receiving a bit of “stage time”. Participation is strongly encouraged. Instructor is experienced in creating a safe environment in which all may thrive. *Workshop also includes...

(25) All levels 18 and older
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Stand-Up Comedy 4 Kids Online

New York Improv Theatre (8 Improv) @ 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY

FOUR WEEKS to a New Stand-Up Comedy Routine STEP-ONE: Brainstorm Ideas STEP TWO: Brainstorm Details STEP THREE: Outline Your Routine STEP FOUR: Find The Funny At each step of the process you will get on stage, or share your work via ZOOM. Prepare yourself before getting stage with that class' study guide. HAVE FUN sharing your ideas, stories, commentary etc. THEN Analyze your work to prepare for a better outing next time. After four weeks...

(73) All levels 8 - 12 years old
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$75

4 sessions

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The Symposium: Academic Stand-Up

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

Kick those boring old lectures goodbye! Discover a new side to Academia in this evening of research-inspired stand-up comedy. Academics, researchers, teachers, & comics take the mic to give life to those dusty textbooks and show you what research & teaching is really like. From statistics to evolution, philosophy, history, and more, come for the laughs and the cutting-edge ideas, stay for the laughs and the cutting-edge ideas. ...

(25) All levels 21 and older
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Young Douglas: Hello Sailor

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

Young Douglas is a sketch comedy team full of babes and they're inviting all fellow hotties to join them for a night of laughs. It is composed of Evan Forde Barden, Fallon Boles, Andrea Coleman, Laura Fabius, Dylan Fugel, Devin Gant, Adrienne Ianniciello, Jeffrey Kitt, David Morton, Carly Silverman & Darrow Thomas. They have been, at various points, a Maude Team, a Zoom Team, a Digital Team, and Teamsters. Think of them as an 11-headed comedy...

(25) All levels 21 and older
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Stand-Up Level 1: Finding Your Voice

Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ 137 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Unleash your comedic potential and discover the power of your voice in the world of stand-up comedy. Join us for a transformative journey where you'll learn to craft your own material, develop confidence, and deliver it with style.

(4) Beginner 16 and older
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$375

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Drop-in Stand-Up

Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ 137 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Improve your stand-up comedy skills in a supportive environment with expert guidance from renowned comedian Shalewa Sharpe. Hone your material, receive valuable feedback, and take your comedy to the next level at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective's exclusive drop-in class. This course is open to all experience levels.

(4) All levels 16 and older
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Stand-Up Level 2: Solidifying Your Set

Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ 137 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Join us at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective to strengthen your set and refine your comedic voice. Refine your performance skills, develop original material, and gain the confidence to command the stage.

(4) Intermediate 16 and older
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$375

7 sessions

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Writing and Performing Stand Up Comedy

Jeff Lawrence/Laughing Buddha Comedy

Our signature class, students will learn to write for and perform stand up comedy the best way possible-- by preparing material and performing it in front of a supportive class, comprised of comics of all levels. Students are asked to prepare five minutes of written material, which they will perform in front of a supportive class, comprised of comics of all levels. The instructor, incorporating additional input from the class, offers an extensive...

(1) All levels 16 and older
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