Stand Up Comedy THIS CLASS HAS BEEN POSTPONED

Learn the basics of stand-up comedy in this in-person class. Topics include joke writing and set development, stage presence, and getting stage time. Each week there will be assigned writing or other homework and in-class we will workshop jokes.  (Ages 18 and up)

The class will be held on Tuesdays beginning March 14 from 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm and runs through May 2.  We will not have class on April 11.

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Instructor:  Josh Rachford

Josh has been improvising since 2004. He’s an alumnus of Amsterdam’s Boom Chicago, where he performed nightly and taught improvisation. He’s also completed the course of study in improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. He directed and toured with arts education group the Story Pirates, appeared in commercials and on HBO’s The Newsroom, and acted in numerous comedy videos with FunnyOrDie and CollegeHumor. Most recently he was a member of Washington Improv Theater’s Wonder Whale and his show “Josh & Co,” where he improvised with a random audience member.

Tuition:  $147  Register by March 6 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.