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Sketch Level 2
The Writers' Room
Sketch Level 2 takes your comedy writing to the next level by introducing advanced techniques that go beyond the basic structure learned in Level 1.
You’ll explore more complex comedic forms that deviate from the standard three-beat structure. We'll dive into more tools that can elevate your sketches, including how to use status, mapping, and building and releasing tension for maximum impact. You’ll learn the art of editing your scripts, such as how to tighten dialogue, refine structure, and eliminate anything that doesn’t serve the overall comedic flow.
The class will also examine important writers' room etiquette, including how to collaborate effectively, give and receive feedback professionally, and work within a group to elevate your material.
Sketch Level 2
The Writers' Room
Sketch Level 2 takes your comedy writing to the next level by introducing advanced techniques that go beyond the basic structure learned in Level 1.
You’ll explore more complex comedic forms that deviate from the standard three-beat structure. We'll dive into more tools that can elevate your sketches, including how to use status, mapping, and building and releasing tension for maximum impact. You’ll learn the art of editing your scripts, such as how to tighten dialogue, refine structure, and eliminate anything that doesn’t serve the overall comedic flow.
The class will also examine important writers' room etiquette, including how to collaborate effectively, give and receive feedback professionally, and work within a group to elevate your material.
Sketch Level 2
The Writers' Room
Sketch Level 2 takes your comedy writing to the next level by introducing advanced techniques that go beyond the basic structure learned in Level 1.
You’ll explore more complex comedic forms that deviate from the standard three-beat structure. We'll dive into more tools that can elevate your sketches, including how to use status, mapping, and building and releasing tension for maximum impact. You’ll learn the art of editing your scripts, such as how to tighten dialogue, refine structure, and eliminate anything that doesn’t serve the overall comedic flow.
The class will also examine important writers' room etiquette, including how to collaborate effectively, give and receive feedback professionally, and work within a group to elevate your material.
Who is this class for?
Who is this class for?
• Writers looking to elevate their sketch writing with advanced techniques. • Experienced comedians wanting to explore more complex comedic forms. • Those ready to collaborate in a writers' room environment and improve their editing process. • Anyone looking to form their own sketch or comedy writing group.
• Writers looking to elevate their sketch writing with advanced techniques. • Experienced comedians wanting to explore more complex comedic forms. • Those ready to collaborate in a writers' room environment and improve their editing process. • Anyone looking to form their own sketch or comedy writing group.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Sketch Level 1 (or equivalent experience)
Sketch Level 1 (or equivalent experience)
Class Duration
Class Duration
2.5 hours
2.5 hours
Course Length
Course Length
7 weeks
7 weeks
Upcoming Classes
Upcoming Classes
Upcoming Classes
Thursdays
Class Dates:
Sep 4, Sep 11, Sep 25, Oct 2, Oct 9, Oct 16, Oct 23 (skipping Sep 18)
Class Time:
6:30 PM
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9:00 PM
Class Location:
Instructor:
Sean McEwan
Sean McEwan is a writer, filmmaker, and improvisor based in Chapel Hill, NC. He has been studying sketch and improv since 2013, first with the Dallas Comedy House in Dallas, TX, and later with Second City and UCB. He has been teaching comedy for over a decade, and has led comedy workshops at companies such as Pixar.
Sean has performed in a variety of places, including Dallas, Toronto, New York, and Durham. His film work ranges from Pixar, Marvel, and Disney, to projects directed by Guillermo del Toro, Aaron Sorkin, and more. In 2015 he played the lead role of Elliot Stabler in the sketch show "Law & Order: The SVUsical". He recently wrote and produced the sketch shows "Romance is Dead" at "Was It Something I Said?", and regularly performs with his improv teams "Final Cut" and "Without A Clue: An Improvised Murder Mystery."
Thursdays
Class Dates:
Sep 4, Sep 11, Sep 25, Oct 2, Oct 9, Oct 16, Oct 23 (skipping Sep 18)
Class TIme:
6:30 PM
-
9:00 PM
Class Location:
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Instructor:
Sean McEwan
Sean McEwan is a writer, filmmaker, and improvisor based in Chapel Hill, NC. He has been studying sketch and improv since 2013, first with the Dallas Comedy House in Dallas, TX, and later with Second City and UCB. He has been teaching comedy for over a decade, and has led comedy workshops at companies such as Pixar.
Sean has performed in a variety of places, including Dallas, Toronto, New York, and Durham. His film work ranges from Pixar, Marvel, and Disney, to projects directed by Guillermo del Toro, Aaron Sorkin, and more. In 2015 he played the lead role of Elliot Stabler in the sketch show "Law & Order: The SVUsical". He recently wrote and produced the sketch shows "Romance is Dead" at "Was It Something I Said?", and regularly performs with his improv teams "Final Cut" and "Without A Clue: An Improvised Murder Mystery."
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