"Judy Carter can show anyone how to make their sense of humor pay off." - Oprah Winfrey
"Best stand-up class in LA." - LA Weekly
“It makes me want to kick myself that I wasted years blindly on my own, when I could have had a strong head start studying with Judy Carter.†- Vargus Mason, Comedian and Talent Scout  (More testimonials)
8-Week Stand-up Comedy Course
Has anyone ever told you you're funny? Have you always wanted to try standup comedy but it scared you? Or, are you an actor, speaker, or Rabbi who just wants to be funnier? Then, this class is for you. In this 8-week course you'll create killer stand-up material in a fun, safe environment. This class teaches you to find your passion, and write from your creativity, not your critic. Come to the first class with nothing and you'll leave with an act!
You'll learn how to:
Discover your own unique comedy style.
Feel comfortable in small classes with personal attention.
Find authentic topics based on the "now" in your life.
Write cutting edge jokes.
Get rid of hack, been-done-before material.
Learn how to rock a room of strangers.
Get expert coaching and punch up from Hollywood's top comedy coaches.
Showcase at the world famous Hollywood Improv!!
Get a DVD of your performance - You did it!
Details
8-week course meeting once a week for three hours
Showcase at the HOLLYWOOD IMPROV on Sunday, March 7
Cost: $515
Cost includes DVD of your showcase AND a copy of Judy's book "The Comedy Bible"
NOTE: You can receive a FULL refund up until the end of the first class. After that there are no refunds, transfers or rollovers to other sessions. If you miss a class, you can make it up on other class dates, however, once your class has showcased, there are no more rollovers to other sessions.
Starts January 20 - WEDNESDAYS (7:00pm - 10:00pm) at Judy's Workshop - 12240 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles 90066
Starts January 23 - SATURDAYS (9:30am to 12:30pm) at The Sunset Gardner Stages - 1501 N. Gardner St., Los Angeles 90046
Starts January 23 - SATURDAYS (1:30am to 4:30pm) at The Sunset Gardner Stages - 1501 N. Gardner St., Los Angeles 90046
!!REFUND POLICY!! - All workshops are 100% refundable with written notice within 24 hours of the first attended class meeting or consultation. After that NO refunds can be given. Classes are non-transferable.
You've showcased at a hot comedy club, and ROCKED the house... so why stop now? Keep writing and performing! The difference between the comics who make it and the comics who go back to their day jobs is extra dedication..
We listened to your suggestions, and in an effort to maintain our dedication to you, have retooled our advanced workshops so they are flexible and affordable. The Former Student Package is not a special class, but it does have special privileges. You'll skip classes one and two of the ongoing workshops, because you already have the formula down. .
Instead, you'll:
Before your class starts - Judy Carter or Cary Odes will work with you via email to find your next new topic!
Participate in classes 3, 4, 5 and 6, showcase, and attend the final class
Create brand new kick ass material
Receive a new *Deluxe* DVD of your new set at the Hollywood Improv
We've altered the workshops to ensure two important qualities for the participants:
Class schedule flexibility - YOU pick the class dates for your session
Cost - Nearly CUT IN HALF from the regular rates!!!
Pricing - $375
Prices include a DVD of your showcase, classes, and the first topic consultation
Former Student Session starts:
Starts February 3 - WEDNESDAYS (7:00pm - 10:00pm) at Judy's Workshop - 12240 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles 90066
Starts February 6 - SATURDAYS (9:30am to 12:30pm) at The Sunset Gardner Stages - 1501 N. Gardner St., Los Angeles 90046
Starts February 6 - SATURDAYS (1:30am to 4:30pm) at The Sunset Gardner Stages - 1501 N. Gardner St., Los Angeles 90046
Requirements: You must have completed the Comedy Workshops Beginning Stand-up Workshop.
For more information please contact
Comedy Workshops at jamie@comedyworkshops.com or 310-915-0555
!!REFUND POLICY!! - All workshops are 100% refundable with written notice within 24 hours of the first attended class meeting or consultation. After that NO refunds can be given. Classes are non-transferable.
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The reasons people come to Comedy Workshops vary - some want to be standup comics, some writers and some just want to face the fear of being onstage alone. But the results are always the same - a confident comic starting a journey of creativity, success and fun.
