Intro to Sketch

Class cost: $180

Min students: 7

Max students: 14

Class Dates: Thursday, April 20-June 8 (8 weeks)

Time: 6:30 to 8:30

Location: Whitmire Activity Center, 310 Lily Pond Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28739

Must be 18+ to attend

The last day to receive a full refund is March 20, 2023. After March 20, 2023, no refund will be issued.

More than 2 missed classes will result in automatic withdrawal, with no credit issued.

Class Description:

Want to know how to write like they do on SNL? Would you like to level up your comedy knowledge? Learn the basics of sketch comedy writing! We’ll talk about the history of sketch, and the differences between the famous sketch and improv schools based in NYC, Chicago, and LA. Want to learn about the crossover of skills practiced in sketch writing and improv? Are you interested in learning some of the differences between British and American humor? Are you curious about the similarities between sketch and satire? (Think: The Onion.) We’ll talk about it! We’ll read a variety of sketch scripts, break them down into parts, and learn the mechanics. We’ll watch a number of sketches together, practice identifying the formula, and specifically labeling what’s funny about them. We’ll also practice idea generation and pitching. Hold onto your hat!