What’s funny? In this three hour workshop, we’ll define premise and heightening, the building blocks of sketch comedy, and we’ll examine the power of lists to identify funny ideas and make them even funnier. Students will be asked to watch 3-4 sketches in advance of the workshop so we can dissect them during our time together. The workshop will include solo writing time as well as discussion, sharing work, and positive feedback. By the end of the workshop, students will have experience drafting a sketch.
Please note: students must bring a notebook or laptop. This class is capped at 8 students.
Please note: students must bring a notebook or laptop. This class is capped at 8 students.
About Your Teacher: Sarah Zureick-Brown is an Amherst based writer and performer. Prior to moving to Massachusetts, she taught and coached improv comedy at Highwire Comedy Co. in Atlanta, GA, and wrote and performed in sketch shows with her teams Eternal Slumber Party and Sarah & Chris. She’s performed across North America at festivals including the Vancouver International Improv Festival, The Nestival, the New South Comedy Festival, the Atlanta Improv Festival, and the Hartford Improv Festival. Her teaching is informed by her experiences as an actor, fiction writer, improviser, sketch comedian, storyteller, and cemetery tour guide. At Happier Valley Comedy, you can catch her on stage performing with Catch That Eddy, Gluttony, Somewhere in Time, and the new 4th Saturday Limited Run Playlist!
Small but Important Details!
*Please note that once you make your purchase, your place in the class is NON-REFUNDABLE
unless we have 48 hours notice before first class AND we can get someone to fill your spot.
*Students must be 18+ years. (In actual years, not maturity. ;)
*Our classes involve physical activity, and we could be on our feet for at least an hour.
If that's an issue, please let your instructor know how we can accommodate the class to fit your needs.
Please email us with any questions about accommodations for ability.
Masks are not required but they are always welcome. Please click here for more detailed info about our COVID-19 policies.
*Please note that once you make your purchase, your place in the class is NON-REFUNDABLE
unless we have 48 hours notice before first class AND we can get someone to fill your spot.
*Students must be 18+ years. (In actual years, not maturity. ;)
*Our classes involve physical activity, and we could be on our feet for at least an hour.
If that's an issue, please let your instructor know how we can accommodate the class to fit your needs.
Please email us with any questions about accommodations for ability.
Masks are not required but they are always welcome. Please click here for more detailed info about our COVID-19 policies.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
The Happier Valley Comedy School admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religious affiliation, age, ability, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religious affiliation, age, ability, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.
The Happier Valley Comedy School admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religious affiliation, age, ability, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religious affiliation, age, ability, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.
