Stand Up Comedy

Course Description

In this 16-session, 32-hour workshop, headlining comedian (co-creator and star of AMC Cooper's Bar) David Conolly will demystify the secrets of joke structure, and guide you through the process of building a full stand up comedy set from scratch. Students will experience performing in front of a group, and receive personalized notes on strategies to improve. Participants will be encouraged to step outside of their comfort zones and find a home in the spotlight. Whether you are a beginner, or an experienced comedian in need of a brush-up, this is a workshop designed for you to explore your funny. 8 Weeks Mon. & Weds. 5:00–7:00pm (16 Sessions/32 Hrs. Total) INSTRUCTOR: David Conolly David Conolly is an actor, writer and director who regularly tours the USA as a headline comedian. Trained at Mountview Theatre School in London, David has co-starred in the TV show MENACE alongside Steven Moyer (TRUE BLOOD), starred in the feature film MOTHERS & DAUGHTERS (which he also produced, co-wrote and co-directed), and is a standing member of BAFTA. David performs stand up across the USA, and has been selected in the top 100 comics of North America in the World Series of Comedy. His new film FATHER CHRISTMAS IS BACK, starring Kelsey Grammer, Elizabeth Hurley and John Cleese, and was top 3 movie on Netflix . you can check out coopers bar on AMC, and many other streaming platforms.