Laughs University - Intro To Stand-Up Comedy
This eight-week stand-up comedy workshop is designed to help comics write, refine, and perform a polished five-minute set ready for open mics, showcases, and live shows.
Each week features an interactive, performance-driven workshop focused on the core skills working comedians rely on, including:
• Writing techniques and joke development
• Joke structure and storytelling
• Stage presence and mic control
• Comedy terminology and set construction
The course is led by Ellis Rodriguez, a professional stand-up comedian with years of live performance experience. Sessions give every student real-time feedback each week.
This workshop is ideal for comics looking to build stronger material, gain confidence on stage, and establish a repeatable writing process in a supportive but realistic comedy setting.
Ages 21+
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Prerequisites (Heads up to each student)
-Submission Video
Each student needs to submit a 3-5 minute set (via YouTube link) for their beginning assessment
-Homework
Each student will be required to perform 3 times OUTSIDE of the class and upload them for review
-Recommended Reading
The Comedy Bible
-Performances
Each student has a reserved 3 minute spot at the Pro-Am
Each student will perform a 5 minute Pro-spot week 6
Each student Will perform a 5 minute set at their first Showcase
For additional details, email
Ellis Rodriguez atellistrated@hotmail.com
This eight-week stand-up comedy workshop is designed to help comics write, refine, and perform a polished five-minute set ready for open mics, showcases, and live shows.
Each week features an interactive, performance-driven workshop focused on the core skills working comedians rely on, including:
• Writing techniques and joke development
• Joke structure and storytelling
• Stage presence and mic control
• Comedy terminology and set construction
The course is led by Ellis Rodriguez, a professional stand-up comedian with years of live performance experience. Sessions give every student real-time feedback each week.
This workshop is ideal for comics looking to build stronger material, gain confidence on stage, and establish a repeatable writing process in a supportive but realistic comedy setting.
Ages 21+
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Prerequisites (Heads up to each student)
-Submission Video
Each student needs to submit a 3-5 minute set (via YouTube link) for their beginning assessment
-Homework
Each student will be required to perform 3 times OUTSIDE of the class and upload them for review
-Recommended Reading
The Comedy Bible
-Performances
Each student has a reserved 3 minute spot at the Pro-Am
Each student will perform a 5 minute Pro-spot week 6
Each student Will perform a 5 minute set at their first Showcase
For additional details, email
Ellis Rodriguez atellistrated@hotmail.com
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No refunds or exchanges.
A transfer fee applies for confirmed ticket transfers.
This eight-week stand-up comedy workshop is designed to help comics write, refine, and perform a polished five-minute set ready for open mics, showcases, and live shows.
Each week features an interactive, performance-driven workshop focused on the core skills working comedians rely on, including:
• Writing techniques and joke development
• Joke structure and storytelling
• Stage presence and mic control
• Comedy terminology and set construction
The course is led by Ellis Rodriguez, a professional stand-up comedian with years of live performance experience. Sessions give every student real-time feedback each week.
This workshop is ideal for comics looking to build stronger material, gain confidence on stage, and establish a repeatable writing process in a supportive but realistic comedy setting.
Ages 21+
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Prerequisites (Heads up to each student)
-Submission Video
Each student needs to submit a 3-5 minute set (via YouTube link) for their beginning assessment
-Homework
Each student will be required to perform 3 times OUTSIDE of the class and upload them for review
-Recommended Reading
The Comedy Bible
-Performances
Each student has a reserved 3 minute spot at the Pro-Am
Each student will perform a 5 minute Pro-spot week 6
Each student Will perform a 5 minute set at their first Showcase
For additional details, email
Ellis Rodriguez atellistrated@hotmail.com