Beginner Stand-Up Comedy Workshop – 7 Weeks Ready to step up to the mic and make people laugh? Our 7-week Beginner Stand-Up Comedy Workshop is designed for anyone with a funny bone and a willingness to try. Through a mix of writing exercises, performance labs, and constructive feedback, students will learn how to craft jokes, structure a mini-set, and develop their unique comedic voice. Each week builds confidence on stage while honing timing, delivery, and audience interaction skills in a supportive, hands-on environment. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a polished 3–5 minute set, experience performing in front of peers, and the tools to take their comedy beyond the classroom. The final week culminates in a live showcase, giving students a real taste of performing at a comedy night. Whether you’re chasing a career in comedy or just want to make friends laugh, this class will give you the skills, stage confidence, and courage to shine under the spotlight. 7-Week Stand-Up Comedy Workshop (Beginner Level) Week 1 – Welcome to Stand-Up: Finding Your Voice Overview of the comedy landscape: styles, goals, and expectations. Discussion: Why do you want to do comedy? Warm-up exercises to spark ideas (journaling, observation drills). Homework: Write 5 premises (seeds of jokes) from real life. Week 2 – Joke Mechanics & Writing Labs Anatomy of a joke: setup, punchline, tags, callbacks. Practice taking raw premises and turning them into first-draft jokes. Group writing exercises and punch-up practice. Open-mic style circle: students share 1–2 jokes. Homework: Expand 2 premises into short bits (30–60 seconds each). Week 3 – Building a Mini-Set How to structure 2–3 minutes of material: openings, transitions, closers. Editing: economy of words, timing, rhythm. Stage skills intro: mic technique, posture, pacing. Performance lab: each student runs their first mini-set (2–3 min). Homework: Refine your mini-set based on feedback. Week 4 – Performance Skills & Stage Presence Deep dive: dealing with nerves, timing, silence, and laughter. Delivery practice: voice, energy, facial expressions, pauses. Performance lab: each student runs their refined set. Group feedback: focus on clarity, timing, and physical presence. Homework: Polish set, add one new bit or tag. Week 5 – Audience Interaction & Confidence Intro to crowd work: engaging without losing control. Strategies for handling hecklers or interruptions. “Hot Seat” drills: practice responding to improvised audience lines. Performance lab: test your polished set with some light audience interaction. Homework: Tighten up your 3–5 minute set for showcase. Week 6 – Showcase & Next Steps Final workshop: full showcase rehearsal. Each student performs a 3–5 minute set for the group (recorded if possible). Feedback session: strengths, growth areas, road map for open mics. Discussion: how to start hitting mics, networking, building confidence, and writing consistently. Graduation showcase: invite friends/family or perform at a local open mic.   🔥 By the end: Each student has a polished 3–5 minute set, on-stage practice, and a toolkit for continuing in comedy.