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Our beginner’s course (101) teaches students the fundamentals of writing and performing stand-up comedy - the methods of generating original material using unique aspects of your life, understanding concepts in formulating structured jokes and learning proper stage performance techniques. No previous experience required. A great class for those looking to add a little humor into their life while getting a hands-on insider's view into the world of professional stand-up comedy.Our advanced (201) class is open to students of our previous classes as well as comics currently performing on a regular basis. As with our intro classes, the course will be five weeks with a Graduation Night on the Improv stage in the sixth week. The focus of this course will be to help you build a solid 10-12 minute set by enhancing your current material as well as using new premises developed in class.
Now Enrolling for 2013 Classes-Register Now, Space Is Limited!
For more information contact Rene' Harte at 561-404-5918 • rharte@improvftl.com
Class Schedules
5 Week 101 Stand up Classes - $250.00Palm Beach Improv: Mondays from 7pm to 10pm • June 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and July 1st
Ft. Lauderdale Improv: Tuesday from 7pm to 10pm June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th and July 2nd
Miami Improv: Mondays from 7pm to 10pm • June 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and July 2nd
Teen Class: Saturdays 10 to 1: April 13th, 20th, 27th and May 4th & 11th
5 Week 201 Stand Up Classes (required to take 101 class first) - $250.00
Palm Beach Improv: Tuesday's from 7pm to 10pm June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th and July 2nd
Ft. Lauderdale Improv: Monday's from 7pm to 10pm June 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and July 1st
Miami Improv: Wednesday's from 7pm to 10pm June 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th and July 3rd
Emcee and business of comedy 6 hour workshop - $125.00
Ft. Lauderdale Improv: Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm • TBA
West Palm Beach Improv: TBA
Stand Up Class Descriptions-Click for more info!
- 101 Classes[+]
Miami & Palm Beach Improv: Stand Up 101
5 week course plus GraduationFt Lauderdale Improv: Stand Up 101
5 week course plus Graduation
Our beginner’s course teaches students the fundamentals of writing and performing stand-up comedy - the methods of generating original material using unique aspects of your life, understanding concepts in formulating structured jokes and learning proper stage performance techniques. No previous experience required. A great class for those looking to add a little humor into their life while getting a hands-on insider's view into the world of professional stand-up comedy.- Generating material using life experiences
- Brainstorming techniques and exercises
- Understanding comedic personas
- Overcoming stage fright & anxiety
- Building a unique five minute stand-up routine
- Learning basic joke structure concepts
- Connecting with an audience using body language
- Visualization & memorization techniques
The 6th week you perform in front of a live crowd at IMPROV! Class size is limited
101 stand up Teen Class: Saturdays 10 to 1: April 6th, 9th, 13th, 20th and 27th
Graduation Class: TBA - 201 Classes[+]
Miami & Palm Beach Improv: Stand Up 201
5 week course plus GraduationFt Lauderdale Improv: Stand Up 201
5 week course plus Graduation
This class is open to students of our previous classes as well as comics currently performing on a regular basis. As with our intro classes, the course will be four weeks with a Graduation Night on the Improv stage in the fifth week.The focus of this course will be to help you build a solid 10-12 minute set by enhancing your current material as well as using new premises developed in class. In addition to set building, the course will touch on Emcee skills and the "secrets" to getting booked. These areas will be taught by the very people making the decisions. Space is limited and it will fill up fast.
Please reserve your spot quickly. Cost $250 REGISTER
7pm-10 - Emcee Seminar[+]Ft. Lauderdale Improv: Saturday 10am to 4pm • TBA
Stand Up Live Phoenix: May 4th, Saturday 10am to 4pm
West Palm Beach Improv: May 11th, Saturday 10am to 4pm
EMCEE STAND UP COMEDY WORKSHOP! Whether you’re a comic looking to add emceeing to your repertoire, or an experienced emcee ready to take your skill set up a notch, you won’t want to miss The intensive Emcee workshop Space is limited, reserve your spot!
2 hour Marketing and Business of Comedy workshop taught by Rene’ Harte includes:
Includes just about everything from A to Z on marketing yourself socially and mainstream, to getting booked in comedy clubs, electronic press paks do's and don't's, festivals and comedy contests and the list goes on and on and on....4 hour Emcee Seminar Taught by Rene' Harte & Will Watkins
- MC DOs and DON'Ts
- Greeting an audience
- What is considered appropriate material for hosting
- Emcee etiquette
- Reading an audience
- Keeping it clean (as the MC)
- Club announcements
- Getting the names of other comics correct
- Intros/Passing the mic
- Watching the show
- Closing the show
- Getting feedback
A show emcee or host is an integral part of the success or failure of a stand up show. An emcee is responsible for keeping the energy up in the room, connecting with the crowd and getting them excited about each comic that comes to the stage. Come learn how to perfect your skills as an emcee so you can continue to get booked in this one day workshop for stand up comics.