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Stand-Up 3: Leveling Up

with Magen King

January 6th to March 3rd, 2025

$350 More Info

IMPORTANT: This course requires an application for attendance. You can fill yours out here: https://form.jotform.com/243019115515044

DO NOT PURCHASE THIS COURSE WITHOUT WRITTEN TRAINING CENTER APPROVAL. FAILURE TO OBTAIN WRITTEN APPROVAL WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE REMOVAL FROM THE COURSE.

Mondays, 7-10pm
January 6th - March 3rd
This course will have multiple show instead of one grad show, dates TBD Spring 2025.

This class picks up where we left off at the end of Advanced Stand-Up (now called Level Two). You've got at least 10 minutes of material, so let's start building the other qualities necessary to be a successful professional. While this class will have opportunities for writing and punch-ups, its focus is to study a career in comedy from a holistic perspective, taking your individual strengths and weaknesses into consideration.

Some example lesson topics:

Building your brand as a performer
How to network within and outside of the DFW market
When and how to jump into the festival circuit
The kind of attributes we look for in hosts and how you can become a better candidate
How to pitch yourself and your shows to clubs and venues
And more!!!

The capstone project for this class is to produce a show at DCC. If successful, you may receive regular booking. There is no guarantee that students will be booked to host weekends at DCC, but we are looking to use this class as a way to develop talent to perform on our stage.

This class is eight weekly sessions running from January 6th, 2025 to March 3, 2025. Class will not meet on January 20th in honor of MLK Day. The instructor is Magen King. Classes are non-refundable and all sales are final. Students must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate, and must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook.

Level Two Long Form

with Madeline Crank

January 7th to February 25th, 2025

$350 More Info

8-Week Course + Final Grad Show
Tuesdays, 7:00 – 10:00 pm
January 7th – February 25th, 2025

You did it! You finished level one and now it’s time to keep up the momentum of your Improv journey! In Level Two, you’ll focus on editing your own scenes by ‘following the foot’ connected to your gut and heart to edit scenes at the height of their hilarity. Learn all about the concepts of ‘game’ and how to heighten and tighten a scene organically and confidently. You’ll also have the opportunity to discover peas in a pod vs voice of reason dynamics within your scene work and even begin the process of extracting inspiration and ideas from personal anecdotes. Don’t delay, say “Yes and!” to following the fun now!

This class is eight weekly sessions running from January 7 to February 25, 2025. The instructor is TBD. All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable. All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate.

CLASS DATES: TUESDAYS FROM 7-10PM, 1/7/25 – 2/25/25

GRAD SHOW DATE: SUNDAY, MARCH 2ND, exact time TBD

Intro to Stand-Up

February 4th to March 25th, 2025

$350 More Info

8-Week Course + Final Grad Show
Tuesdays, 7:00 – 10:00 pm
February 4th to March 25th, 2025

There’s nothing more exhilarating, exciting, and confidence boosting than performing stand up comedy! It can be intimidating, sure, but with the right guidance and instruction, it’s something that anyone can do. This goal-oriented course will get you up onstage doing stand up for the first time with confidence, joy, and an itch to keep coming back for more! You will emerge from this class with disciplined writing tools, informative personal feedback and important advice, and a solid 5-7 minute set that you’ll be eager to share with the world.

This class is eight weekly sessions running from February 4th to March 25th, 2025. The instructor is TBD. All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable. All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate.

CLASS DATES: TUESDAYS FROM 7-10PM, 2/4/25 – 3/25/25

GRAD SHOW DATE: SUNDAY, MARCH 30TH, exact time TBD

Level One Short Form

January 5th to February 23rd, 2025

$350 More Info

8-Week Course + Final Grad Show
Sundays, 4:00pm-7:00pm
January 5th – February 23rd, 2025

Whose line? Your line! In this class you will learn the quick-fire skills needed to take the “Yes, and” into Short Form Improv! You will exercise skills such as listening, justification, and physicality to heighten the healthy competition that Short Form games are all about. This class explores different genres of Short Form games and the underlying concepts that make them successful and fun for performers and audiences alike. Over the course of eight weeks you will form a team with your classmates. The class culminates with a final grad performance in which you will delight your family and friends with your newfound skills!

This class is eight weekly sessions running from January 5, 2025 to February 23, 2025. The instructor is TBD. All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable. All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate.

CLASS DATES: SUNDAYS FROM 4:00PM-7:00PM

GRAD SHOW DATE: SUNDAY, MARCH 3RD, exact time TBD

Level One Long Form

January 11th to March 1st, 2025

$350 More Info

8-Week Course + Final Grad Show
Saturdays, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
January 11th – March 1st, 2025

Dive into the joy of improvisation! Learn the power of “Yes, and…” in a world that loves to focus on “No, but…” Focus on positive choices, discover the truthful and wonderful characters that live inside each of us, and most importantly: learn to trust that YOU are enough. With the most hours offered in the metroplex, this beginner course will give you the strong foundation you need to confidently take the stage at any improv jam in town! By the end of the class, students will be able to perform hilarious 5 minute improvised scenes with their classmates. Be more confident, follow your instincts, and find the fun in every bit of life.

This class is eight weekly sessions running from January 11th to March 1st, 2025. The instructor is TBD. All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable. All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate.

CLASS DATES: SATURDAYS FROM 4-7PM, 1/11/25 – 3/1/25

GRAD SHOW DATE: SUNDAY, MARCH 2ND, exact time TBD

Acting for the Improviser

with Dan States

December 14th, 2024

$50 More Info

You've learned the basics, you've learned the formats, you've learned the techniques. Now take your improv to the next level with some tips, techniques and philosophies of Acting for the Improvisor. In this 3 hour course, you will be able to focus on the acting side of improv. We will cover character, intent, staging and effectiveness through exercises, monologues and scene work.

Dan States is something of a mainstay at Dallas Comedy Club. He has completed the curriculum for both long and short form improv He can currently be seen on 5 different teams, including DCC's flagship Primetime crew! He's coached teams, taught classes, delighted audiences, annoyed staff. Heck, he probably slept here and didn't tell anyone.

This class is one (1) three hour session. The instructor is Dan States. All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable. All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate.

10-Workshop Pass

$300 More Info

Lock in a discounted rate for our 2024 Winter Intensive Workshops!

Your purchase receipt will be delivered to the email address associated with your account. Scroll to the Important Information section to find your discount code.

PRICING:
REGULAR PRICE: $50 each

DISCOUNT TIERS:
5 for $200 ($40 each)
7 for $245 ($35 each)
10 for $300 ($30 each)

Upon purchase, you will be emailed a unique discount code you can use to enroll in 10 workshops of your choosing!

This pass allows you to enroll in ten (10) Winter Intensive Workshops at Dallas Comedy Club. Workshops will be held starting Wednesday, December 4th and culminate on Sunday, December 22nd. All sales are final. You must enroll in each workshop to participate. Passes are non-refundable, even if you do not enroll in all classes purchased. All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate.

Clown Around with Flop School of Clown

with Ely Sellers

December 15th, 2024

$50 More Info

Teachers Ely Sellers, and Master Clown Patricia Dos Santos, the founders of Flop-School of Clown, will coach you on how to find your individual clown! What speaks to you? We will explore Theatrical Clown, Silent Clown/Pantomime, Mask, Crowd Work, Improv, Slapstick, and Variety Show.

We will start with the basics: Connection! Being real and vulnerable! Finding joy play! Finding games with the audience! Not being afraid of failure and making mistakes! (The freedom of a flop!) We will teach you how to build characters, and see through their eyes. Learn how to build a world the audience can feel safe to let go and find their own joy through you, the clown.

This class is one (1) three hour session. The instructor is Ely Sellers. All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable. All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate.

Comedy Marketing with Comedia

with Dane Robertson

December 7th, 2024

$50 More Info

You’ve got the comedy down - it’s time to sell out your show! Join Comedia for a marketing workshop tailored specifically to the world of comedy. You’ll explore how to discover and understand your audience, cultivate your personal brand, generate press for venues and media outlets, build an online presence, promote your events, and more! This workshop is perfect for all types of comedians at any experience level. It includes interactive discussions, hands-on activities, and Q&A sessions providing you with actionable insights and personalized feedback. We know that you’re funny - let’s share the laughs with everyone else! Comedia is a Dallas-based marketing company for comedians created by Katie Ritter and Dane Robertson. As comedians themselves, they have a passion for elevating the platform of talented local performers. They’ve worked alongside community favorites like CAIN, Parker Slavens, Gabo & Josh, and Rodgers & Hammertime, and their recent projects include DCC’s Improvised Slasher Movie and Poetic Justice.

This class is one (1) three hour session. The instructors are Dane Robertson and Katie Ritter of Ellum Creative. All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable. All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate.

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Playing to the Height of Your Intelligence

with Jack Ritchey

December 15th, 2024

$50 More Info

Do you find yourself hesitating, inventing, or “looking for jokes” when you improvise? Learn to play with confidence, truth, and integrity through exploring the height of your intelligence. In this workshop we’ll pull truth and honesty from the actor and apply that truth on stage in a way that connects you to the audience, gives you plenty of ammunition for laughs, and makes you look smarter than a Harvard Law professor. But hopefully less pretentious.

This class is one (1) three hour session. The instructor is Jack Ritchey. All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable. All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate.