Sketch Classes
Sketch 101
Jump into the world of comedy writing ! Whether you’re a total beginner or a performer looking to expand your skills, you’ll learn how to generate, craft, & refine original material through engaging exercises & assignments.
By the end of SKETCH 101, you’ll walk away with a 2-person sketch, character monologue, commercial parody, premise sketch, topical sketch, two-line jokes, & fake headlines.
Whether you dream of becoming the next great comedy writer or simply want to enjoy the satisfaction of crafting hilarious content, this 6-week course is the perfect starting point for you.
Sketch 101
Jump into the world of comedy writing ! Whether you’re a total beginner or a performer looking to expand your skills, you’ll learn how to generate, craft, & refine original material through engaging exercises & assignments.
By the end of SKETCH 101, you’ll walk away with a 2-person sketch, character monologue, commercial parody, premise sketch, topical sketch, two-line jokes, & fake headlines.
Whether you dream of becoming the next great comedy writer or simply want to enjoy the satisfaction of crafting hilarious content, this 6-week course is the perfect starting point for you.
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Sketch 201
Take your comedy writing to the next level! This 6-week course focuses on deepening your understanding of structures & character archetypes while sharpening your writing and showing you how to collaborate like a pro. Through pitching, riffing in a writer’s room, offering punch-ups, co-writing, & rewriting, you’ll flex both your creative & collaborative muscles
By the end of SKETCH 201, you’ll have a Quick Premise Heighten Sketch, an Archetypal Sketch (like Fish Out of Water, Clash of Context, Impossible Task, or Center/Eccentric), a Satire Sketch or Desk Piece (think Last Week Tonight, Colbert, Daily Show), a Social Media piece, & three fast, funny Blackouts.
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Sketch 301
Take your sketch comedy skills to the next level! Building on the skills & techniques developed in earlier sketch classes, students will collaborate to write, produce, & perform a fully original 45-minute live sketch show. Throughout this 8-week course, students will expand their writing toolkit, learn how to structure a running order, direct performers, & bring their material to life—culminating in a two-show run at The Westside.
Students can sign up as either a Writer Only or a Writer/Performer—just select the track that best fits your goals! Final enrollment is subject to instructor approval
Sketch 301
Take your sketch comedy skills to the next level! Building on the skills & techniques developed in earlier sketch classes, students will collaborate to write, produce, & perform a fully original 45-minute live sketch show. Throughout this 8-week course, students will expand their writing toolkit, learn how to structure a running order, direct performers, & bring their material to life—culminating in a two-show run at The Westside.
Students can sign up as either a Writer Only or a Writer/Performer—just select the track that best fits your goals! Final enrollment is subject to instructor approval
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Dione was awesome! Would totally take a class with her again
Frank was the best teacher money can buy. Super helpful in feedback, a great time to be around and most importantly (to me) inspired creativity.
I’m grateful I had him as a teacher, and for motivation me and my writing.
My favorite place to see comedy and perform.
Classes are also incredible- take one!!
This was a great experience I hope to do more sketch at The Westside
Allison is amazing! Very knowledgeable, gives great feedback/guardrails, and has been super supportive
Dione was excellent. Perfect teacher for a 101 class. Super uplifting, quick to build on students’ work, and had a wealth of examples to pull from, both from her own experience and from popular media.
Frank is an incredible instructor, that is why I took 101,201 and 301 with him and I can’t wait to take more classes!
Jen creates such a safe, supportive space, made it very easy to experiment and screw up and try again.