Class: Intermediate Sketch Writing & Editing (Thursdays 8-10pm; 8 weeks)

Class: Intermediate Sketch Writing & Editing (Thursdays 8-10pm; 8 weeks)

This eight-week class gives you the tools to write comedy sketches with compelling premises and characters.

By Station Improv & Sketch Comedy Theater

Date and time

Thursday, September 5 · 8 - 10pm CDT

Location

Station Theater

2219 Crockett St #C2 Houston, TX 77007

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Intermediate Sketch Writing focuses on writing and editing short comedy scripts in a Writers’ Room setting. This class will expand your knowledge of different types of sketches, editing, writing for characters, and more. This course will conclude with a public student showcase featuring a staged reading of selected scripts.

We will not have class on Thursday, October 31.


CLASS TOPICS:

  • Exploring different types of sketches
  • Collaborative writing in a "Writers Room" Setting
  • Writing character monologues
  • Creating short "blackout" sketches
  • Tips on overcoming writer's block


CLASS INFORMATION:

  • Students must be 18 years or older.
  • Some classes may be conducted via Zoom. Your instructor will give you advance notice for these classes.
  • This class will have some writing homework.
  • Laptop or notebook and pen required.
  • Prerequisite: Long Form Improv Level 1 (or equivalent) encouraged.
  • All students must follow policies in the Station Theater Student & Performer Handbook.
  • Classes are non-refundable, but enrollment can be deferred to a future class.



STATION IMPROV & SKETCH COMEDY THEATER
2219 Crockett St #C2 | Houston, TX 77007
StationTheater.com | info@stationtheater.com | 832.786.0413

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PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
Located next to Toros HTX Soccer on Crockett between Taylor and Hemphill Streets.
Ample street parking is available along Crockett, Hemphill, Summer, and Taylor Streets. Make sure to check street signs for parking availability. Please be mindful when parking in front of area homes, as some driveways are difficult to see.

The #30 bus stops at Sawyer St and Shearn St, which is approximately a 2-minute walk. See attached photo of our building for reference.


ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
- Show/Ticket FAQ : https://www.stationtheater.com/faq
- COVID-19 Information : https://www.stationtheater.com/covid-19
- Contact Us : Phone/text - 832.786.0413; E-mail info@stationtheater.com

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS: AMECHI NGWE & PAUL GALLEGOS


AMECHI NGWE

Amechi Ngwe is a writer, improviser, and improv coach. Amechi has studied and taught improv and sketch comedy at Station Theater for numerous years. He mainly performs and writes sketches with the awarding winning comedy troupe Can’t Tell Us Nothing, with whom he also co-hosts a podcast.

Organized by

Houstonians have made Station Improv & Sketch Comedy Theater their home for long-form improv and sketch comedy shows and training for over a decade. With weekly improv & sketch comedy shows, new improv classes starting every month, and our nationally-recognized Trill Comedy Festival, Station Theater is the place to go for live local laughs.

TICKET REFUND/EXCHANGE POLICY

If you have pre-purchased tickets online, please arrive 15 min before showtime to guarantee the best seating. If you have yet to arrive 15 minutes after the show starts, your tickets may be released to accommodate patrons on the waitlist. Tickets are non-refundable, though we are happy to transfer tickets to a different show when possible. If you have questions, please email info@stationtheater.com.

Additional details: https://www.stationtheater.com/faq

$250