Sketch Comedy Writing and Performing

Catalog description

This course will introduce the basics and fundamentals of Improvisation and Sketch Comedy writing, producing, and performing. Students will learn to think on their feet, sharpen their character development skills, practice creative writing, and learn how to apply all of these skills to comedic productions. Students will end the semester with fully revised and polished sketch scripts they can use to build their portfolio. They will learn strong cold read skills, and learn how to positively collaborate in a group writing setting. Students will learn how to produce their own work, and leave class with an understanding of a fun and fascinating avenue to a career in the arts.