Stand-up - Beginners

Service Description

Taught by Peter More. ***This course takes a break during the holidays. easylaughs' holiday break is from 23 Dec to 05 Jan. Don't wait to sign-up! If we do not have enough sign-ups one week before class starts, we will have to cancel and refund those who have already signed up*** When you sign-up for a course, you get free entry to our Friday shows and our Sunday workshops. That's a savings of €30 per week! The earlier you sign-up, the earlier you save! Have you ever wanted to try standup comedy, but don’t know where to begin? Do you have trouble with public speaking and want to get past that? Do you have little or no performance experience whatsoever, and want to change that? Then this is the course for you! With this course we will guide you through a series of lessons in standup comedy writing and performance, culminating in a performance in front of a real-life audience. We will help you prepare your comedic writing with the stage in mind, as well as develop transferable writing techniques and communication skills that will be relevant in any profession. You will be taught skills which will not only be useful for your set, but for life in general. Our coaches are active experienced performers. They are well versed in the profession of standup comedy, so they know all you need to know on how to transition from being a beginner to taking it professional. They have the insight into what it takes, and what can help to make that jump. You’ll take 8 classes, each 2-hours, one per week. We teach both the basic theory and the practice of stand-up comedy, from the desk work to the stage. Our lessons include an interactive mix of lectures, performance practice, workshopping, writing exercises and feedback. Topics covered include: • Basic performance, delivery techniques, both verbally and physically. • Writing techniques as a way of life, capturing yourself at your best. • Self-discovery about how you are perceived by others and what you can do with this information while discovering your authentic voice. • Intensive editing, understanding exactly what is necessary and what is not. • Exploring different styles and techniques outside your comfort zone. • Dealing with the unexpected in an effortless way. • Performing your set at your graduation show on February 14th!! • A video of your performance at the graduation show.