| Sketch Workshop Schedule: Winter 2008 |
Sketch Writing for Beginners– Building Blocks of Sketch Comedy
What is a "sketch," exactly, and how the heck do you write one? The basics of this scripted format are your keys to success. You'll learn about the comic premise, how to develop and resolve a 3-5 minute scene, and how to create hilarious and complex characters. This is the stuff that great sketch is made of. $195 per person. Maximum of 12 participants per class.
No previous experience necessary.
Saturdays, 3:00-5:00pm, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 3/1
At our Davis Square location. Address sent to registrants, $195
Registration closed
Intermediate Sketch Writing– The Seven Frameworks
There are seven sketch frameworks, and this level will cover all of them. What happens when you take a Fish out of Water, or orbit Eccentrics around a Center? What about Clashing Contexts, or give an Ensemble some Magical Powers? What the #$!% are we talking about? This level will clear it up for you. $195 per person. Maximum of 12 participants per class.
Prerequisite: Beginning Sketch or permission from Director of Education.
Sundays 11:00am-1:00pm, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 3/2
At our Davis Square location. Address sent to registrants, $195
Registration closed
Advanced Sketch Writing– Showtime!
This level is all about putting together a polished sketch show! By the end of eight weeks, you will have polished a sketch, cast it, rehearsed it, and put it up on stage. You will work together with your class and with guest performers/directors to put on a 45-minute sketch show. And it shall be brilliantly funny. $195 per person. Maximum of 12 participants per class.
Prerequisite: Intermediate Sketch Writing
Sundays 1:30-3:30pm, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 3/2
At our Davis Square location. Address sent to registrants, $195
Registration closed
Advanced sketch student shows will be Wednesday March 12 and Wednesday March 19 (in our new space!!). Check back for more details.
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