Sketch Writing: Crafting Your Vision

ABOUT THE CLASS
Perfect for those brand new to sketch comedy and those with old drafts to dust off, this 8-week class is to help you turn your observations into sketch comedy.

This introductory course teaches the fundamentals of sketch comedy. But how?

Half classroom, half writers’ room, you'll gain hands-on sketch experience through in-person collaboration and weekly writing assignments.

We’ll explore and give you the tools to start creating sketches on your own. You'll learn and refine:

• sketch structure
• character creation
• comedic genres

No prior sketch writing experience required, though you should have access to a computer and be prepared to write outside of class time.

CLASS TIME FRAME - June 3rd to July 29th

CLASS DATES - Wednesdays 6 PM - 8 PM
June 3
June 10
June 17
June 24
July 1
July 8
July 15
July 22* NO IN PERSON CLASS
July 29

ABOUT THE LOCATION(S)

This class will mostly be located at The Cambridge Foundry, in a room called The Black Multi Room.

If you head in through the front of the Foundry, you'll see a staircase straight ahead. When you enter, walk forward through the entrance, and look to your right for the door. And if you need help, you can ask at the front table - The Foundry staff is ready to help!
You can learn more about The Foundry here.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Michael has been writing and performing comedy since 2014, and is a graduate of ImprovBoston’s comedy curriculum as well as Improv Asylum’s sketch program. Michael was a resident cast member of IB’s All Access and Harold Night shows and the head writer/co-producer of the Boston Sketch Company, which produced various shows and revues.He has performed improv across New England with a number of indie teams and his sketches have been featured on Mess + Finesse’s Somerville Night Live, and 2MB Studios’ QAW and Lost in Sketch. He is currently the sketch director of The Nova Show!

His comedic faves include Mr. Show, Kids in the Hall, and The State. Michael loves working with other sketch writers to help them best express their comedic ideas through their comedic ideas through scripts, all dogs, and most pizzas.

ABOUT THE NOVA COMEDY COLLECTIVE

The Nova Comedy Collective, is a brand new theater group committed to creating new spaces and shows for the Boston comedy community to flourish. Rising from the ashes of spaces lost to the pandemic, this new collective of comedians and creators is embracing radical hope, limitless fun, and uncompromising inclusivity.

Comedy is for everyone. Our mission is to create live shows and other adventures in creativity that are unique, daring, and authentic. We promote belonging and community, encourage collaboration and continuous learning, and celebrate imagination, honesty, and risk-taking. At The Nova Comedy Collective, we’re always laughing with you.

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