Anyone can learn to write great comedy. Our Sketch Comedy Writing Program focuses on helping you find your comedic voice, rather than dictating to you what kind of scenes to write.

Our program is geared towards anybody with an interest in writing comedy for the stage or screen. We get to the root of what makes comedy work and set you up with the tools to move torward a career in entertainment. The program has a strong focus on writing, requiring no previous improv or writing experience.

We'll show you how to develop ideas and utilize the "game of the scene" technique to writing sketch that really gets to the heart of what makes comedy work. The program is designed to be open and accessible to people interested in writing sketch comedy who may have no interest in performing. The program will also help improvisers translate their onstage, spontaneous scene-writing skills to the written page.

Our writing room provides a structured environment where you can learn the craft of sketch comedy writing, develop your ideas in a constructive and critical environment, and produce work to help build your portfolio.

Preparation for Sketch Classes

The Sketch Comedy Program focuses on writing and developing your writing skills for a professional career in writing comedy and entertainment.

Treat every writing session like a professional writing meeting:

1. Don't be late. If you are late, don't waste time talking about why you were late.
2. If you have a laptop, bring your laptop. If you don't, bring your printed scripts and a writing pad (yellow legal pads recommended).
3. Bring a notebook, writing pad (yellow legal pads recommended) and a supply of pens, some black or blue, some red.
4. Get used to criticism, taking notes and incorporating notes.
5. Finish all assignments on time. Come finished and prepared to move to the next step.
6. You are responsible for printing and bringing as many copies to the room as is required.

Any questions? View our FAQ.