Sketch Comedy Writing 101 (6-Week Course)

About this class

This beginner sketch writing course teaches you how to write, workshop, and stage short comedy pieces, covering scene formats, premise structure, and how to get a laugh on paper before you put it on its feet. The class is co-taught by the school's writing faculty and works through a combination of writing exercises, table reads, and in-class staging before the session ends with a produced showcase of student-written work. Prior writing experience is not required, and the class draws a mix of people interested in TV writing, performance, and anyone who likes the idea of writing jokes for a living.