CROSSROADS COURSE CATALOG
Crossroads Comedy Theater’s education program offers courses in various types of Improv, Comedy Writing, and Stand-Up, with new skills and courses always on the horizon. At Crossroads you can take classes in several different disciplines gaining skills in one art that compliment another making you the most well rounded performer, writer, or creative hobbyist that you can be. We invite the the best instructors in the area to guide you through each course in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. We also welcome guest instructors from inside the thriving arts scene in Philly and beyond to offer courses that supplement our core programs to strengthen the skills and stretch the muscles of our students.
Below is an up to date list of all the courses that we offer. Here you will be able to see the various paths you can take as you journey through our program. Click the plus sign to view the course description and the accompanying info such as prerequisites, course length, next offered, and more.
Though we no longer require proof of vaccination to enroll in our classes, Crossroads highly encourages all students to be up to date. If you have any questions you can reach out to us at classes@xroadscomedy.com or call/text us at 215-650-7360.
COMEDY WRITING PROGRAM
Whether you want to write for a sketch comedy show, write the next hit comedy series, or a big screen laugh riot – our Comedy Program can get your started on your path. We have a growing tracks for Sketch Comedy Writing and TV Writing with more focus areas to come soon. Given the nature of these being writing courses, it allows us to offer both in person and online options.
If you have never written a single sentence in your life or have no professional aspirations – no problem! Our expert instructors will guide you through the process and help you unlock the creative writer inside you.
TYPE: Core | PREREQUISITE: None | COURSE LENGTH: 6 Weeks | CLASS LENGTH: Two Hours | INSTRUCTOR: Various
DESCRIPTION: Unleash your inner SNL writer by learning the basics of writing sketch comedy in a fun and supportive environment. No experience necessary as our expert instructors will guide you each step of the way. Topics covered in this course include identifying what makes a sketch tick, how to pitch sketch ideas, various types of sketches, editing and re-editing your scripts, and how to give and accept constructive feedback. Students will learn how to use what they know to develop their own ideas, how to turn those ideas into sketches, and how to edit those sketches to be the funniest they can be. Completed sketches will be put into consideration for potential inclusion in upcoming student sketch showcases. Enroll now and start your sketch writing journey.
NEXT SCHEDULED: Session 4, September 2023. Click to see upcoming courses.
TYPE: Core | PREREQUISITE: Sketch 1 | COURSE LENGTH: 6 Weeks | CLASS LENGTH: Two Hours | INSTRUCTOR: Various
DESCRIPTION: This 6 week in person class will build on the basics of sketch comedy writing course. Students will dive deeper into game, working on new sketch types, giving and receiving constructive feedback, and writing as a group. This class will also help those with sketch writing experience to brush up on what they know, learn something new, and generally shake off the cob webs after a long hiatus. Sketch Writing 1 at Crossroads or prior experience required. Please email classes@xroadscomedy.com if you are unsure if you meet these requirements.
NEXT SCHEDULED: Not Currently scheduled. Click here to express your interest in this course!
TYPE: Core | PREREQUISITE: Improv 2 | COURSE LENGTH: 10 Weeks | CLASS LENGTH: 2 Hours | INSTRUCTOR: Various
DESCRIPTION: This conservatory style class teach students how to put up an original sketch comedy show. Your instructor / director will go over all the moving parts from the writer's room pitches, writing and revising sketches, giving and receiving constructive feedback, selecting sketches for the show and finally rehearsing and staging an original show for two performances on the Crossroads stage. Students are expected to both write and perform through the process.
NEXT SCHEDULED: Not Currently scheduled. Click here to express your interest in this course!
TYPE: Elective | PREREQUISITE: None! | COURSE LENGTH: 3 Weeks | CLASS LENGTH: 3 Hours | INSTRUCTOR: Rich Talarico
DESCRIPTION: Rich shares insights and writing techniques from his 20+ years in late night TV (SNL, MAD TV, Key & Peele, The Tonight Show) and from having written five resident company shows for Second City in Chicago. Students will learn how to write jokes, how to write blackouts, how to brainstorm and pitch their ideas and how to outline a scene. How to tell a story. How to properly format and write their scenes. How to come up with endings. The group will also learn how to support others’ ideas - a key writers’ room skill. Limited to 8 students.
NOTES: This class is offered exclusively by Rich Talarico and is done so at the interest and availability of both Talarico and Crossroads. This is an online course offered using Zoom.
NEXT SCHEDULED: Not Currently scheduled. Click here to express your interest in this course!
"Rich knows how to write sketches -- that much is obvious. But it was clear that he loves helping people get better too. . . I have never had a sketch class that helps people so much with how to think about comedy. Don't wait to find a better sketch class. It might not come along." — Tim Marks, The KC Improv Company and Co-Founder of Fountain City Sketch Company"I seriously don't think I've had the chance to absorb that much good content in a small amount of time ever... even in college!" — Jessica Christopher, Writing Student
ABOUT RICH TALARICO: Rich Talarico wrote Key & Peele favorites; Substitute Teacher, Kareem and Jahar, Dueling Hatz, Racist Zombies, Teaching Center, and many more. Rich has also written/produced “Review” for Comedy Central, FOX’s “MADtv,” NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” as well as “The Tonight Show w. Jay Leno.” Rich wrote on the NBC Must See TV: Tribute to James Burrows as well as NBC's Red Nose Day and NBC's New Years's Rockin' Eve hosted by Ryan Seacrest. Rich produced and wrote comedian Frank Caliendo's “Frank TV“ for TBS. Rich was a writer/performer on “The Sketch Pad” for HBO. Rich did script punch-ups on Tina Fey's “Mean Girls” and Jordan Peele's “Get Out.” Rich Talarico Highlight Reel Featuring Some of His Key & Peele Sketches
TYPE: Elective | PREREQUISITE: Sketch 1 or Stand-up 1 | COURSE LENGTH: 8 Weeks | CLASS LENGTH: 2 Hours | INSTRUCTOR: Alison Zeidman
DESCRIPTION: In this four-week online course instructed by Emmy-nominated writer, Alison Zeidman, you will learn all about writing for a late night comedy show. Alison will walk you through the process of writing traditional host monologue jokes, longer deep-dive monologue segments (think Last Week Tonight, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee), character and desk bits, and more. By the end of the class, you'll have all the tools you need to prepare your own late night submission packet. Prerequisites for this course are Sketch Writing 1, Stand-up 1, or two years writing/performing comedy on a regular basis. This course has weekly homework which will be reviewed and discussed each class.
NOTES: This class is offered exclusively by Alison Zeidman and is done so at the interest and availability of both Zeidman and Crossroads. This is an online course offered using Zoom.
Alison Zeidman is an Emmy-nominated and WGA Award-winning writer and comedian who got her start doing stand-up and improv in Philadelphia. She’s written for Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (Supervising Writer), Adam Ruins Everything (Head Writer & Co-EP), and Archer (Contributing Writer), and her essays and humor writing have been published in the New York Times. While the WGA is on strike, she's one of the volunteers working on Contract TK, a weekly Youtube show written and produced by the striking writers of your favorite late night shows.
TYPE: Core | PREREQUISITE: None | COURSE LENGTH: 6 Weeks | CLASS LENGTH: 2.5 Hours | INSTRUCTOR: Rich Talarico
DESCRIPTION: Rich Talarico shares insights and techniques from his many years in comedy beginning at Second City in Chicago to writing and producing on late night TV shows such as SNL, MADtv, Key & Peele, The Tonight Show. This course course will teach students how to develop characters for pilots and longer pieces. Course covers creating original characters, brainstorming, pitching, story-structure, script formatting and a variety of pilot writing techniques as well as pilot study. .
NOTES: This class is offered exclusively by Rich Talarico and is done so at the interest and availability of both Talarico and Crossroads. This is an online course offered using Zoom.
NEXT SCHEDULED: Not Currently scheduled. Click here to express your interest in this course!
"Rich knows how to write sketches -- that much is obvious. But it was clear that he loves helping people get better too. . . I have never had a sketch class that helps people so much with how to think about comedy. Don't wait to find a better sketch class. It might not come along." — Tim Marks, The KC Improv Company and Co-Founder of Fountain City Sketch Company"I seriously don't think I've had the chance to absorb that much good content in a small amount of time ever... even in college!" — Jessica Christopher, Writing Student
ABOUT RICH TALARICO: Rich Talarico wrote Key & Peele favorites; Substitute Teacher, Kareem and Jahar, Dueling Hatz, Racist Zombies, Teaching Center, and many more. Rich has also written/produced “Review” for Comedy Central, FOX’s “MADtv,” NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” as well as “The Tonight Show w. Jay Leno.” Rich wrote on the NBC Must See TV: Tribute to James Burrows as well as NBC's Red Nose Day and NBC's New Years's Rockin' Eve hosted by Ryan Seacrest. Rich produced and wrote comedian Frank Caliendo's “Frank TV“ for TBS. Rich was a writer/performer on “The Sketch Pad” for HBO. Rich did script punch-ups on Tina Fey's “Mean Girls” and Jordan Peele's “Get Out.” Rich Talarico Highlight Reel Featuring Some of His Key & Peele Sketches
TYPE: Elective | PREREQUISITE: Improv 3 | COURSE LENGTH: 8 Weeks | CLASS LENGTH: 2 Hours | INSTRUCTOR: Rich Talarico
DESCRIPTION: In this exciting Level 2 course, students will learn how to develop original characters, create emotional story arcs, and master proper structure and script formatting as well as learn other key techniques and skills that will enable them to craft compelling and successful original TV pilots. Through in-depth discussions, idea generation exercises, and hands-on writing assignments, students will deepen their understanding of what makes great television and how to create stories that will resonate with audiences. This class is available to any student who completed Pilot 1 or writers with Intermediate experience. This class will provide you with the tools and guidance you need to turn your ideas into powerful, well-crafted first drafts that will have the potential to stand out in a crowded industry. Final class will include a reading of some of the class material to family and friends.
NOTES: This class is offered exclusively by Rich Talarico and is done so at the interest and availability of both Talarico and Crossroads. This is an online course offered using Zoom.
NEXT SCHEDULED: Session 4 September 2023.
"Rich knows how to write sketches -- that much is obvious. But it was clear that he loves helping people get better too. . . I have never had a sketch class that helps people so much with how to think about comedy. Don't wait to find a better sketch class. It might not come along." — Tim Marks, The KC Improv Company and Co-Founder of Fountain City Sketch Company"I seriously don't think I've had the chance to absorb that much good content in a small amount of time ever... even in college!" — Jessica Christopher, Writing Student
ABOUT RICH TALARICO: Rich Talarico wrote Key & Peele favorites; Substitute Teacher, Kareem and Jahar, Dueling Hatz, Racist Zombies, Teaching Center, and many more. Rich has also written/produced “Review” for Comedy Central, FOX’s “MADtv,” NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” as well as “The Tonight Show w. Jay Leno.” Rich wrote on the NBC Must See TV: Tribute to James Burrows as well as NBC's Red Nose Day and NBC's New Years's Rockin' Eve hosted by Ryan Seacrest. Rich produced and wrote comedian Frank Caliendo's “Frank TV“ for TBS. Rich was a writer/performer on “The Sketch Pad” for HBO. Rich did script punch-ups on Tina Fey's “Mean Girls” and Jordan Peele's “Get Out.” Rich Talarico Highlight Reel Featuring Some of His Key & Peele Sketches
IMPROV PROGRAM
Crossroads Comedy Theater offers a wide variety of longform improv courses with the best instructors in the Philly area at a price point and commitment level that is easier for all students. We have courses for people just that just want to have some fun for a couple hours each week, people that want to build valuable personal and professional skills, and regular improvisers looking to challenge themselves and realize their full potential as performers and artists.
Our longform improv which consists of four courses. Then there are optional electives which you can take based on your experience. In addition to our own electives, we also have a growing list of guest instructors who offer courses through our program.
TYPE: Elective | PREREQUISITE: None | COURSE LENGTH: One Day | CLASS LENGTH: 1.5 - 2 Hours | INSTRUCTOR: Various
This pay what you want, two hour workshop will teach you the building blocks of improv in a fun and supportive environment. You will see that improv is not just for performers, but is for everyone. The skills learned in our classes go beyond the stage and can benefit you in your everyday life and work! Fortune 500 companies are now routinely bringing in improv workshops to help build up their team members and their leaders. Improve communication, build self-confidence, think more positively, embrace collaboration, meet new people, and have more fun! These are just a few of the concepts we will touch on in this workshop through a series of fun exercises and games. Whether you have no performance aspirations or taking the first step on your journey to being a performer - this is for you!
NEXT SCHEDULED: Varies. Please click here to see classes page for more information.
TYPE: Core | PREREQUISITE: None | COURSE LENGTH: One Day | CLASS LENGTH: 2 Hours | INSTRUCTOR: Various
DESCRIPTION: If you are looking to become a better listener, improve public speaking skills, build self confidence in front of groups, explore your creative side, meet new people, start your journey to becoming a performing improviser, or simply have fun for two hours a week – we got your back! This six week class is for everyone and will introduce you to the building blocks of improv in a fun, supportive, and welcoming environment with the best instructors in the Philly area. Enroll now and start becoming a better you. This class includes free admission to our live shows in Philly for the duration of the class as well as an optional class performance to celebrate your improv journey.
NEXT SCHEDULED: Session 4 Starting in September 2023. Click here to view classes page.
If you do not see this class offered on our full class page, click here to express your interest in offering it again soon.
TYPE: Core | PREREQUISITE: Improv 1 | COURSE LENGTH: 6 Weeks | CLASS LENGTH: 2.5 hours | INSTRUCTOR: Various
DESCRIPTION: This six week course introduces students to the Crossroads approach to improvised scene work. Students will learn various ways to find and play with the funny in a scene and how to build on it to create scenes that are as much of a joy to be in as they are to watch. Students will also dive deeper into on the spot character creation, how to initiate more clearly, and how to support more fully. You do not need to aspire to be an improviser to take this course. Some of the skills practiced in this course that go beyond the classroom are listening, teamwork, agreement, observational skills, and more. This course ends with an optional class performance.
NEXT SCHEDULED: Session 4 Starting in September 2023. Click here to view classes page.
If you do not see this class offered on our full class page, click here to express your interest in offering it again soon.
TYPE: Core | PREREQUISITE: Improv 2 | COURSE LENGTH: 6 Weeks | CLASS LENGTH: 2.5 Hours | INSTRUCTOR: Various
DESCRIPTION: This six week class builds on the skills learned in Improv 1 and Improv 2 through a wide variety of new and expanded techniques. This course will push you to not only be a better improviser – but more well-rounded performer all together. Students will exercise their acting ability, learn how to mime objects convincingly, practice building believable environments on stage, get introduced to playing with genre, and other great skills to have as an improviser. If you have no aspirations to perform you will still gain valuable life skills from this course such as teamwork, communicating effectively, being adaptable, and more. This course ends with a class performance.
NEXT OFFERED: Session 4 Starting in September 2023. Click here to view classes page.
If you do not see this class offered on our full class page, click here to express your interest in offering it again soon.
TYPE: Core | PREREQUISITE: Improv 2 |COURSE LENGTH: 6 Weeks | CLASS LENGTH: 2.5 Hours | INSTRUCTOR: Various
DESCRIPTION: This 6 week course caps the core longform improv program at Crossroads Comedy Theater by pulling together all of the skills learned in Improv 1 - 3 and funnels them into the signature style of Improv at Crossroads. Students will learn to improvise scenes inspired from any source material. Students will learn how to thoroughly absorb and pick apart the source, use it for all its parts, and create scenes inspired by it that are smart, funny, and clear from the first line. Students will also learn the importance of patience in scenes inspired by a source and how to work together with their scene partners to keep the fun going.
NEXT OFFERED: Session 4 Starting in September 2023. Click here to view classes page.
If you do not see this class offered on our full class page, click here to express your interest in offering it again soon.
TYPE: Elective | PREREQUISITE: Improv 1 | COURSE LENGTH: 8 Weeks | CLASS LENGTH: 2.5 Hours | INSTRUCTOR: Nick Gillette
DESCRIPTION: If you feel like your improv has become all talk, this class is for you. Make giant choices, be affected in huge ways, play like there’s no tomorrow. Express your most joyous creative impulses on stage. Remember how to trust your inner child, and celebrate that vulnerability. In this six week course you will learn scenic improv techniques based in clown and idiot styles. Taught by award-winning physical theater artist Nick Gillette.
NEXT SCHEDULED: Not currently scheduled. Click here to express your interest in offering it again soon.
NOTE: This course is is presented through Crossroads by Nick Gillette and any offering of the course at Crossroads is subject to the alignment of the interested and availability of the instructor and theater.
ABOUT NICK GILLETTE: Nick Gillette (he/him) is a physical theatre artist and improviser. Co-founder emeritus of Almanac Dance Circus Theatre. Graduate of the Pig Iron School for Advanced Performance Training, 2014 New York Live Arts Fresh Tracks resident artist, and 2016 Colgate University Christian A. Johnson resident artist, 2021 FringeArts Audience Choice Award winner for Comedy/Improv. With Almanac, he has devised and performed dozens of critically acclaimed nu-circus works. Co-creator of improvised absurdist plays with The Wadsworth Constant. Had performed with Cabaret Red Light, BRAT Productions, Lighting Rod Special, Pig Iron Theatre Co., Alex Bechtel, International Contemporary Dance Festival of Mexico City, and Vancouver International Improv Festival’s International Ensemble. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife and children.
TYPE: Elective | PREREQUISITE: Improv 2 | COURSE LENGTH: 4 Weeks | CLASS LENGTH: 2 Hours | INSTRUCTOR: Ralph Andracchio
DESCRIPTION: Improv performers can sometimes struggle with how to start a scene. As soon as we step out from the backline, our minds can start racing… What is inspiring me? Where is my focus? What move can I make that’s interesting and honest? How can I give more gifts to myself and my scene partner? This class will explore those first few seconds at the start of a scene, how much amazing information is contained there, and how you can harness that information to make bold choices that can be the start of a great story.
NEXT SCHEDULED: Not currently scheduled. Click here to express your interest in offering it again soon.
TYPE: Elective | PREREQUISITE: Improv 1 | COURSE LENGTH: 8 Weeks | CLASS LENGTH: 2.5 Hours | INSTRUCTOR: Nick Gillette
DESCRIPTION: Make "make believe" believable. Whether your goal is comedy or drama, you can't move an audience to laughter or tears unless they believe the performance. In these 8 weeks of training, you'll learn state-based acting, a flexible technique suited to the instant and unpredictable nature of improv. Express yourself in both subtlety and explosive emotion. Improve your understanding of the ensemble boundaries necessary to taking huge risks on stage. Dare to get real. Taught by award-winning physical theatre artist and improviser Nick Gillette.
NEXT SCHEDULED: Not currently scheduled. Click here to express your interest in offering it again soon.
NOTE: This course is is presented through Crossroads by Nick Gillette and any offering of the course at Crossroads is subject to the alignment of the interested and availability of the instructor and theater.
ABOUT NICK GILLETTE: Nick Gillette (he/him) is a physical theatre artist and improviser. Co-founder emeritus of Almanac Dance Circus Theatre. Graduate of the Pig Iron School for Advanced Performance Training, 2014 New York Live Arts Fresh Tracks resident artist, and 2016 Colgate University Christian A. Johnson resident artist, 2021 FringeArts Audience Choice Award winner for Comedy/Improv. With Almanac, he has devised and performed dozens of critically acclaimed nu-circus works. Co-creator of improvised absurdist plays with The Wadsworth Constant. Had performed with Cabaret Red Light, BRAT Productions, Lighting Rod Special, Pig Iron Theatre Co., Alex Bechtel, International Contemporary Dance Festival of Mexico City, and Vancouver International Improv Festival’s International Ensemble. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife and children.
TYPE: Elective | PREREQUISITE: Prior Improv Experience | COURSE LENGTH: 8 Weeks | CLASS LENGTH: 2 Hours | INSTRUCTOR: Varies
DESCRIPTION: Your improv skills have been lying dormant, withering away with each passing day. Yes, and? Relationship? Harold… Now there’s a name I’ve not heard in some time. This eight week class, aimed at experienced improvisers*, will run you through the ringer to get you back in shape. Each week will focus on a different skillset; starting with the basics; moving to more advanced moves; culminating in a performance. Every two weeks will feature a new instructor, giving you multiple points of view within one eight week course. If you’re nervous about getting back on stage after so long, want a refresher on a variety of improv skills, or simply want to have fun with real humans for two months - we got your back!
NEXT SCHEDULED: Not currently scheduled. Click here to express your interest in offering it again soon.
TYPE: Elective | PREREQUISITE: Improv 3 | COURSE LENGTH: 8 Weeks | CLASS LENGTH: 2 Hours | INSTRUCTOR: Various
DESCRIPTION: Build on all the skills you’ve learned in improv and put them to work within the most famous of improv formats – The Harold! The Harold is like CrossFit for improvisers as it works all of your improv muscles – scenework, group scenes, second beats, game of the scene, characters, and more. You’ll get a great workout without having to flip any tires. This six week class will be lead by three instructors each with their own take on the Harold and each with their own focus for their time. If you’ve never studied the Harold, want a refresher, or simply want to do some improv with humans again – we got your back!
NEXT SCHEDULED: Not currently scheduled. Click here to express your interest in offering it again soon.
TYPE: Elective | PREREQUISITE: Improv 4 | COURSE LENGTH: 6 Weeks | CLASS LENGTH: 2 Hours | INSTRUCTOR: Various
DESCRITPION: Are you tired of improvising in the same form over and over? Are you looking for something to challenge your skills as a team and as an individual improviser? This six week course give you a crash course on three different longform structures that will stretch your improv muscles and push you to grow. Forms will range from the famous to the obscure to originals created for this course. Instructors and forms will vary for each offering, so if you've taken the course before you may get a new experience taking it again.
NEXT SCHEDULED: Not currently scheduled. Click here to express your interest in offering it again soon.
MUSICAL IMPROV PROGRAM
Our Musical Improv program is the most comprehensive in the area so far. We have a four course program which guides you all the way from improvising your first line to improvising a full, hour long musical with your class. Our instructors are very experienced and have been involved in musical improv in Philly for many years. We are also lucky to have very experienced musical accompanists lead our classes.
Students are able to jump into our Musical Improv program after they have completed at least one improv course with Crossroads or have special permission. After that you can run straight through the program. The more skills you have as a traditional improviser, the better a musical improviser you will be. So though you do not need to complete the longform improv program, doing so will certainly strengthen your skills.
TYPE: Core | PREREQUISITE: Improv 1 | COURSE LENGTH: 6 Weeks | CLASS LENGTH: 2.5 Hours
DESCRIPTION: Set your improv skills to music in our new Introduction to Musical Improv class! This six week course will teach students how to improvise lyrics along with musical accompaniment. Through various exercises and fun, musical games, students will learn about song structure, rhyming, and working with an accompanist. Includes a class show to show off your new musical improv talents!
NEXT SCHEDULED: Session 4, September 2023. Click to see upcoming courses.
TYPE: Core | PREREQUISITE: Musical Improv 1 | COURSE LENGTH: 6 Weeks | CLASS LENGTH: Two Hours
DESCRIPTION: This 6 week, in person class students will build on the skills they learned in Musical Improv 1 and dive deeper into creating and sustaining musical improv scenes. Students will learn to incorporate traditional improv technqiues into their musical improv scenework. Through lots of practice and instructor side coaching students will emerge from the class not just better musical improvisers, but better improvisers in general. Course includes an optional performance to celebrate your graduation from Musical Improv 2 as well as free admission to Crossroads Comedy Theater shows.
NEXT SCHEDULED: Not Currently scheduled. Click here to express your interest in this course.
TYPE: Core | PREREQUISITE: Musical Improv 2 | COURSE LENGTH: 6 Weeks | CLASS LENGTH: 2.5 Hours
DESCRIPTION: In this 6 week, in person course students will focus on solo performance techniques, learning a variety of song types and musical styles, supporting your teammates with music and choreography, and more. Course concludes with an optional performance at the end of the course to showcase your new musical improv talents. Course also includes free admission to all Crossroads Comedy Theater Philly shows for the duration of the course..
NEXT SCHEDULED: Session 4, September 2023. Click to see upcoming courses.
TYPE: Elective | PREREQUISITE: Musical Improv 3 | COURSE LENGTH: 6 Weeks | CLASS LENGTH: 3 Hours
DESCRIPTION: In this 6 week, in person course students will build on all of the skills they have learned up to this point and put them together into an hour long improvised musical! Students will learn how to create and sustain a narrative and various ways to support the story, back-up your teammates, and keep everything fun. Course includes performances at Crossroads Comedy Theater and free admission to all shows Crossroads produces.
NEXT SCHEDULED: Not Currently scheduled. Click here to express your interest in this course.
STAND-UP COMEDY PROGRAM
Learn the art of stand-up comedy, have fun, and meet like-minded people to support you on your journey through stand-up classes at Crossroads Comedy Theater. Our easy to follow curriculum taught by people actively performing will take you from writing your first joke to performing your first open mic to crafting your own act and finding your comic voice.
TYPE: Core | PREREQUISITE: None! | COURSE LENGTH: 6 Weeks | CLASS LENGTH: 2 Hours
DESCRIPTION: This 6 week in-person class will teach the basics of stand-up comedy from writing material to crafting your act. You'll study with someone currently working in the business to guide you through the ins and outs of getting started. You will also meet like minded people so you can support each other on your comedy journey. Includes a class performance to show off your new stand-up skills. No experience necessary!
NEXT SCHEDULED: Session 4, September 2023. Click to see upcoming courses.
TYPE: Core | PREREQUISITE: Stand-up 1 | COURSE LENGTH: 6 Weeks | CLASS LENGTH: Two Hours
DESCRIPTION: This 6 week class will build on the basics learned in Stand-up 1. Students will workshop and organize bits, learn more about growing their jokes, dip into crowd engagement, and more. Students will be expected to make two trips to local open mics after class. This course includes an optional class performance. This course is great for those that have taken Stand-up 1 and are looking to continue on their stand-up journey as well as those who are looking to brush up on skills or learn some new ones.
NEXT SCHEDULED: Session 4, September 2023. Click to see upcoming courses.
As you can see Crossroads Comedy Theater has a lot to offer you without sacrificing quality with any class, course, or instructor. We aim for the best all around and are always finding ways to improve. If you have any questions or comments please reach out at classes@xroadscomedy.com or call/text us at 215-650-7360.
