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Sketch Level 1
Intro to Comedy Writing
Sketch Level 1 is your starting point for writing funny, compelling sketches. You’ll learn the basics of comedic structure, punchlines, and character-driven humor.
Through writing exercises and group collaboration, you'll explore how to develop strong premises, create memorable characters, and build scenes that keep audiences laughing. The course focuses on generating ideas, crafting tight dialogue, and understanding the rhythm of a sketch.
Sketch Level 1
Intro to Comedy Writing
Sketch Level 1 is your starting point for writing funny, compelling sketches. You’ll learn the basics of comedic structure, punchlines, and character-driven humor.
Through writing exercises and group collaboration, you'll explore how to develop strong premises, create memorable characters, and build scenes that keep audiences laughing. The course focuses on generating ideas, crafting tight dialogue, and understanding the rhythm of a sketch.
Sketch Level 1
Intro to Comedy Writing
Sketch Level 1 is your starting point for writing funny, compelling sketches. You’ll learn the basics of comedic structure, punchlines, and character-driven humor.
Through writing exercises and group collaboration, you'll explore how to develop strong premises, create memorable characters, and build scenes that keep audiences laughing. The course focuses on generating ideas, crafting tight dialogue, and understanding the rhythm of a sketch.
Who is this class for?
Who is this class for?
• Beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of comedy writing. • Experienced writers and performers looking to refine their comedy writing skills. • Performers looking to write their own material. • Anyone eager to explore sketch comedy in a supportive, collaborative setting.
• Beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of comedy writing. • Experienced writers and performers looking to refine their comedy writing skills. • Performers looking to write their own material. • Anyone eager to explore sketch comedy in a supportive, collaborative setting.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
None. Open to all!
None. Open to all!
Class Duration
Class Duration
2.5 hours
2.5 hours
Course Length
Course Length
7 weeks
7 weeks
Upcoming Classes
Upcoming Classes
Upcoming Classes
Wednesdays
Class Dates:
Sep 3, Sep 10, Sep 24, Oct 1, Oct 8, Oct 15, Oct 22 (skipping Sep 17)
Class Time:
6:30 PM
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9:00 PM
Class Location:
Instructor:
Carolyn Swartz
Carolyn Swartz is a writer, filmmaker, and improvisor based in Chapel Hill, NC. She has been studying sketch and improv since 2014, first with the Dallas Comedy House in Dallas, TX, and later with Second City.
Carolyn has performed in a variety of places, including Dallas, Toronto, New York, and Durham. She recently wrote and produced the sketch shows "Sugar & Spice", "Romance is Dead", & "Was It Something I Said?". She regularly performs with her improv team "Final Cut", and provides improvised audio and lighting for "Without A Clue: An Improvised Murder Mystery"
Wednesdays
Class Dates:
Sep 3, Sep 10, Sep 24, Oct 1, Oct 8, Oct 15, Oct 22 (skipping Sep 17)
Class TIme:
6:30 PM
-
9:00 PM
Class Location:
Register Here!
Instructor:
Carolyn Swartz
Carolyn Swartz is a writer, filmmaker, and improvisor based in Chapel Hill, NC. She has been studying sketch and improv since 2014, first with the Dallas Comedy House in Dallas, TX, and later with Second City.
Carolyn has performed in a variety of places, including Dallas, Toronto, New York, and Durham. She recently wrote and produced the sketch shows "Sugar & Spice", "Romance is Dead", & "Was It Something I Said?". She regularly performs with her improv team "Final Cut", and provides improvised audio and lighting for "Without A Clue: An Improvised Murder Mystery"
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