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WITH YOUR STAND-UP COMEDY CLASS, YOU GET:
- AFTER GRADUATION, YOU GET TWO SPOTS ON OUR OPEN MICS AT THE LAUGHING SKULL LOUNGE (No other comedy class in Atlanta offers open mics spots after you graduation)
- STAGE TIME EVRY WEEK ON A REAL COMEDY CLUB STAGE (Again, no other comedy class in Atlanta offers such an opportunity for comedy class students)
- AN EXTENSIVE 66 PAGE WORKBOOK TO HELP YOU WRITE JOKES
- EASY ACCESS TO YOUR INSTRUCTOR OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM
- TO HELP YOU LEARN THE BASICS OF THE COMEDY BUSINESS, A Q&A WITH THE OWNERS OF TWO COMEDY CLUBS
- FIVE WEEKS OF GREAT ONSTAGE CLASSES
WEEK ONE
1) You get on stage and discuss who you are: your job, your family, and your life
(regular intro exercise from all classes..specifics eliminate rambling and assess strengths/weaknesses
2) You learn Joke Structure (joke formula) – Basics of writing a joke (economy of words + joke formula)
3) You learn how to prepare a set list (not necessary for first week… because as a SET has yet to be developed)
4) You learn different styles of comedy and the different roles on a show (MC, feature, headliner).
5) Homework: writing assignments, get together with classmates, go see a comedian.
WEEK TWO
1) You perform 3 minutes of material from week one homework (recite week 1 writing assignment)
2) You get feedback on material, joke structure, and set list placement (set list=comedic instinct= individual choice)
3) You then have small group discussion – get feed back from peers and get to know your classmates
4) Homework: writing assignments, get together with classmates, go see a comedian
WEEK THREE
1) You perform an additional 3 minutes of material from week two homework
(you work with 5 minute sets; develop a set and then work THAT set for GRADUATION)
2) Feedback on material, joke structure, and set list placement
3) Small group discussion – get feed back from peers and get to know your classmates
4) Homework: writing assignments, get together with classmates, go see a comedian
WEEK FOUR
1) Performing an additional 3 minutes of material from week three homework
>>>Week four all the sets are performed OFF PAPER<<<
2) Feedback on material, joke structure, and set list placement
3) Small group discussion – get feed back from peers and get to know your classmates
4) Homework: pick your best 5 minutes of material, memorize, get together with classmates, go see a comedian (sets are tightened up in week four; RESULTS are our BEST advertisement – No room for guessing)
REHEARSAL
Rehearsal is at The Laughing Skull Lounge from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm the day of graduation. You will go over your routine twice with feed back. You can usually do an “extra” session with first come first serve.
GRADUATION
4:30 PM – DOORS OPEN FOR AUDIENCE
5:00 PM – GRADUATION SHOW BEGINS
7:00 pm – HUGS & KISSES FROM FRIENDS, FAMILY, & FANS
8:00 PM – PROCESS YOUR FEELINGS OF ACCOMPLISHMENT
LIVE OUT YOUR DREAM!
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BIG KENNEY has been a strong player in the comedy game for the past 12+ years. From Amsterdam to Indiana, from London to Nashville, from Comic View to Comedy Central, Kenney has ignited the stage while opening for some of the nation’s biggest comedy stars. Big Kenney’s unique and zesty reality-based humor and storytelling is universal in appeal and has proven to be a real crowd-pleaser. 
Marshall Chiles started out just like you. He took a stand-up comedy class, sparring with the teacher about the importance of being yourself on stage arguing with him that you only work “clean” if you yourself are “clean.” Marshall graduated and has gone on to be one of the top comedians in the SouthEast and one of the biggest businessmen in the comedy game. 
