Comedy Done Write! Mastering the Art of Crafting a Story

Date: Saturday, September 28

Time: 10:00am-1:00pm*

Instructor: Mary Rapach

Do people tell you that you should try stand-up and you don’t know where to start? Start here!

Do you have a story or story idea you have been wanting to workshop? The time is now!

Are you interested in refining material for a comedy or storytelling open mic night? Get expert feedback and make your content stand-out.

This is your chance to up your game by learning new techniques to tighten your language, heighten engagement, and create a tale that will entertain far more than your circle of friends! This workshop will give performers an opportunity to start or refine an up to five-minute stand-up set, sketch, or story for an audience.

*This workshop culminates in an optional performance by attendees on the Fringe Comedy Stage Thursday, October 3 at 6:30 pm*

Special Bonus: Mary will work with you beyond the class to polish your performance ion the Fringe Comedy Stage.

Instructor: Mary Rapach is a comic, playwright, and author with an extensive background in writing and performance. Twice a featured reader/performer at the prestigious Printer’s Row Book Fair in Chicago, Rapach also led writers’ feedback workshops and was a Director with the Tall Grass Writer’s Guild. Additionally, Rapach studied and performed sketch, comedy, and improv at Chicago’s famed Second City Theatre & Training Center.

Level: Beginner & Intermediate; this workshop is an opportunity to workshop new material in a supportive environment. Thursday night performance is optional. (It’s also a great chance to hit the stage in front of a supportive audience!) 18 & over!

Fee: $35

ABOUT SCRANTON IMPROV & COMEDY: Launched in 2019, Scranton Improv & Comedy offers classes, workshops, improv jams, performances and unique events in Northeast PA. We welcome actors, non-actors, seasoned pros and beginners to a world of improv & comedy possibilities. We value inclusion, acceptance, play, laughter and learning!

​We are inspired to bring people together and encourage an improv way of life that enriches people's optimism, creativity and connections. ​Whether you are a curious new student, seasoned performer or an audience member, together we will create something fresh, fun and engaging. Let's Gather, Laugh & Thrive!

During the Scranton Fringe Festival, Scranton Improv & Comedy is producing ALL YOU CAN LAUGH! a show featuring local & regional comedy and improv talent, THE MIGHTY IMPROV MASH-UP where audiences and improvisers take the stage together and a variety of IMPROV & COMEDY WORKSHOPS open to all. Search "Scranton Improv" on Eventbrite.

For more info visit: www.scrantonimprov.com and www.facebook.com/scrantonimprov or search "Scranton Improv" on Eventbrite.