Sketch Writing Online with Amanda Caswell

Sketch Writing 101 is an introduction to a unique style of sketch comedy writing, focusing on improvisation as a writing tool for individuals and ensembles. In a constructive and supportive writing environment, this course will help you develop your improv toolbox to serve you as a sketch comedy pro. 

Students will learn how to take risks, build confidence and experience success in their comedy. Explore the basic sketch writing philosophies with experienced comedy writer, Amanda Caswell, as a guide.

Students of this course will effectively learn how to develop an idea from a simple thought or brainstorm into a fully formed theatrical piece ready for an audience.  
Each week students will have an assignment and receive feedback and direction. The course will cover many different styles of comedy including 2 and 3 person scenes,  and genre scenes.

Whether you have previous comedy experience and are looking to hone your skills or are completely new to the world of scripted funny, we will help you discover, refine and heighten your unique comedic voice. Students new to improv are encouraged to enroll! 

Amanda Caswell, a former Nickelodeon script writer and Comedy Central copywriter has spent evenings backstage in the writing rooms of SNL, Seth Myers, and Jimmy Fallon. She currently uses her comedy chops for advertising strategies and social media campaigns. 

Note:
Students interested in having their sketches performed/staged will have the opportunity  to have the work developed and staged in a showcase night. The sketches from this course will be eligible for selection in the Pan Theater - Sketch Review. Selection for the review is competitive. Only five sketches will be selected. Sketches selected will be eligible for $75 production prizes.

Class starts October 7th.  
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When:
Lecture released midnight on Sundays. Lecture posted to a private membership page limited to current class members.

Note 1: Class is self paced.

Live Class Q and A session (online):
TIME:
10:30am PST

DATES:
10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4,  and 11/18
(recording available if you can't attend the live Q and A)

Additional Class Feedback and Support:
Facebook Group, Question Sheet, Email

Investment: 
Early Registration (October 5th): $390
Late Registration  (after October 5th): $425.

Sample Mini Class: Comedy To Go

Class Refund Policy:
This class is self paced. You have up to one year from registering to submit class assignments.
All class registrations are final. Refunds are given up to midnight on October 5th. No refunds
after midnight on October 5th.

Class Syllabus
Week 1 : Comedy Overview
Week 2: Breaking down the sketch 
Week 3: Comic sensibility and your individual voice 
Week 4: Sketch writing for 2, sketch writing for groups
Week 5: Sketch genres, satirical sketch writing 
Week 6: Sketch endings, honing in on your craft