Sketch Comedy Writing 101

This introductory course will teach you the basics of sketch comedy writing. Learn to shape and polish your creative ideas for the stage or video. You’ll learn about the fundamentals of sketch writing, receive feedback on your work, collaborate with others comedically, and leave the course with sketches of your own authorship.

Each week, come ready to pitch and craft ideas as well as take notes on comedic structure and technique. Be ready and eager to put in some writing time between classes to shape your ideas. This class will culminate with an optional in-person table read in Costa Mesa on Sunday November 5th. Our class enrollment is capped at 10 students, to maximize individual feedback.

WHEN: Wednesdays Septmeber 27 – November 1st (6 weeks)

TIME: 7pm – 9:30pm (If enrollment is 8 students or less, class will end at 9pm)

WHERE: Via Zoom, link to be shared via email before class.

REGISTRATION: $195

CLASS SIZE: 6-10 students

About the Instructor:

Eric Vue is a director, writer, and performer of the No MSG Added Sketch Troupe (Second City, Chance Theater, STAGES, Improv Collective). He was also a writer and performer on the Westside Comedy Theater house team There Will Be Snacks. He trained in sketch at UCB and improv comedy at Groundlings, IO West, and Westside Comedy Theater. You can see him perform regularly with the improv team Tan Sedan.

Code of conduct:

All students and performers have a right to feel safe and respected. We strive to create a space free of discrimination and harassment. This class will require that all students be respectful of personal boundaries and respectful of one another regarding age, race, sexuality, gender, ability, and the like.