Calling All Writers, Directors, Actors, Improvisers & comedic storytellers!
Ever listen to the news only to have the headlines playback with a comical twist in your mind? Ever stand in the grocery check out line listening to the cashier and find yourself fighting the urge to answer her mundane chatter as a silly character? Ever wondered how restaurant wait staff might react if you ordered an exotic item not on the menu and then gave the waitress detailed prep instructions?
If like me, youʼve had similar thoughts, then you have a unique perspective on life that the most successful comedy television writers, producers, directors and actors also possess and if thatʼs the case then Sketch Comedy for the Web and Stage, a six week, hands-on course, beginning Saturday October 12th, and running six consecutive Saturdays from 3-5pm, must be calling your name!
Sketch Comedy for the Web and Stage will be held at 9 Muses Art Center 7139 Oakland Park Blvd Lauderhill Florida. This course will provide the tools and insight for artists interested in creating and promoting Sketch Comedy in a professional manner. Sketch Comedy for the Web and Stage will also explore the effective use of comedic timing, character development, choosing topics that can be grown into multiple episodes easily, playing to niche audiences, the elements of story and how they relate to hitting the beats and the promotion and marketing of material created in class. ill be given a hand- out supporting the curriculum.
Sketch Comedy for the Web and Stage will be taught by Greg Philippi, a SAG/AFTRA actor from Los Angeles who has created several web series and has written and appeared in numerous sketch comedy pieces that have had extensive web hits. Aside from sketch comedy, Greg has extensive experience in improv, a comedic form that is an essential component in writing solid comedic scenes. As an improviser, Greg has trained with The Upright Citizens Brigade, The Second City, The ImprovTrick, Monkey Butler Comedy, Comedy Theater Sportz, and iOWest. Greg also has experience on the other side of the camera as a network TV executive, music business executive, and reality show producer. His varied background allows him to give insight into the business side of the industry.
Sketch Comedy for the Web and Stage cost is $120 entire course or $25 per class walk-in fee (payable at the beginning of each class). Following the 6 week course, students will have the opportunity for continued participation in an ongoing sketch group. For advance registration go to www.GotULaughing.Weebly.com and look for the paypal link. Contact Greg at soflorida.comedy@gmail.com
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