Monday Stand-Up Writing Lab

About this class

DC Improv's Monday writing lab is a structured working session for students developing stand-up material, combining brief instruction on joke mechanics with extended writing time and a low-stakes open mic at the end. The instructor frames each session around a specific craft element like punchline placement, personal perspective, or callback structures, then gives students time to actually write with the concept in mind. Performing your new material the same night you write it is one of the fastest ways to find out what works.