Sketch 101: Intro to Comedy Writing

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at Saturday Night Live? Even if you have no writing or comedy experience, you will be writing strong comedy sketches in no time!
In Sketch 101, students will learn the basics of sketch comedy. Over the six week course, we'll explore the principles of sketch structure, scene dynamics and characterization, and learn a variety of sketch formats.
Each week, students will get to put the lessons into practice with writing assignments, and will have the opportunity to give and receive feedback in an open writers' room workshop format.
Classes every Tuesday, August 20 - September 24 from 7:00-9:30pm.
Please read our and before signing up for a class or workshop.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Students are required to attend 2 improv shows at Mettlesome during the course (students get into shows for free)
• Students are allowed a maximum of 2 absences per course.
  
  Instructor:
  Carolyn Swartz is a writer, filmmaker, and improvisor based in Chapel Hill, NC. She has been studying sketch and improv since 2014, first with the Dallas Comedy House in Dallas, TX, and later with Second City.
  Carolyn has performed in Dallas, Toronto, New York, and Durham. She recently wrote and produced the sketch show "Romance is Dead" at Mettlesome. She films and produces online sketch comedy with her sketch group "Hey, Thanks" (link here: youtube.com/heythankscomedy).
  In addition to sketch, Carolyn also performs improv locally with her improv group 3ft Pizza Baby.

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