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Now Enrolling 2026 Winter Session:

Stand-up 101 with Manny Brown

Ever thought about trying stand-up comedy? Now is your chance! Come spend Sundays with Manny Brown and learn the ins and outs of stand-up comedy. This 5-week class will include the basics of writing, delivery and performance. We will work on finding your comedic voice, structuring jokes, and generating material from the ground up. The class will culminate with a class show where you can show off your first 5-minute set!

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Advanced Stand-Up Comedy with Betty Smithsonian

Are you a stand-up comic who feels a bit stuck? Do you watch your tapes back and worry you look or sound nervous, rigid, not loose and free? Are you missing some tags and laughs because you are too in your head? It is time to level up.

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School is back in session—for anyone who wants to try stand-up. Our Stand-Up Comedy 101 Classes and Advanced Workshops are taught by working comedians and teachers who will help you learn the craft of stand-up, get stage time, receive direct feedback, and finish with a live graduation show in front of a real audience.

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