Intro to Sketch Comedy (Online)

Four classes on Wednesdays, meeting online. Learn the basics of sketch comedy and get constructive feedback on your writing.
https://dcimprov-com.seatengine.com/shows/309081
When: Wednesdays, July 9 – July 30, meeting online at 8 p.m. each week. Each session lasts 60-90 minutes.
Price: $100
Prerequisite: None

About the Class: A beginner’s guide to sketch comedy that will take you from a premise to a fully realized sketch. This course will walk you through the elements of a sketch and how to write good sketches; it also features workshop sessions where you’ll do read-throughs and get feedback on the writing assignments you’ll be preparing. You’ll walk away with a solid grounding in the foundations of sketch comedy, as well as the knowledge of how to craft and write sketches of your own. Your instructors for the course come from Bad Medicine, DC’s premier sketch comedy troupe. Trained by the Upright Citizens Brigade and Second City, Bad Medicine has performed at North American festivals like Toronto Sketchfest, NYC Sketchfest, SF Sketchfest, and Sketchfest Seattle. They also co-produce DC Sketchfest and create award-winning short comedy films.

Improvised Writing (Online)
A 2.5 hour workshop to get you from a creative spark to a script.
https://www.dcimprov.com/comedy-school/sketch/sketch-guest-instructor/improvised-writing-online
When: Monday, June 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Price: $70
Prerequisite: None

About the Class: Use improv techniques to generate creative ideas and develop them into scripts. This workshop emphasizes spontaneity, brainstorming, and converting off-the-cuff moments into polished material. Participants will learn how to embrace the creative process, refine raw ideas into compelling narratives, and collaborate effectively with others to bring their visions to life. Perfect for writers, performers, and anyone looking for tools to transform inspiration into impactful stories. The instructor is comedian book author Nikki Frias.