One Line Premise is a sketch writing workshop led by Kevin McDonald (The Kids in the Hall), centered on developing strong comedy sketches from a single, clear idea. Each student will arrive with a one-line premise (for example: “What if a guy was $10 short of being a millionaire?”), and Kevin will guide the group through how that idea can be expanded into a full sketch.

Together, you’ll examine each premise to uncover the central comedic engine, explore character and point of view, and determine how the idea functions as a playable scene. The focus is on clarity - learning how to take a simple concept and turn it into a sketch with structure, escalation, and purpose.

This is a writers' room workshop - there will be no improvising or performing. After the workshop, students will write a complete sketch based on their premise and submit it for feedback. Kevin will provide notes on structure, character, and comedic impact, helping students refine their work beyond the classroom.