Write Jokes like a Pro with Mike Larsen

This is a class for anyone interested in writing jokes like a professional. The class consists of four, three-hour classes (9/14, 9/21, 10/5, 10/12). After the completion of class, students will perform a stand up set in a showcase on October 13th.

Each session includes roughly 2 hours of hands-on comedy writing and instruction, covering joke theory, construction, and application for different audiences. The remaining time will focus on students’ individual comedy projects and questions. Topics will include joke structure, writing exercises, strategic wordplay, joke subtext and much much more.

As with all Mike’s workshops, students are guaranteed to write their own, original joke in the first ten minutes. The class is not just for comedians and aspiring comedy writers; Mike has also instructed attorneys, salespeople, business leaders, regular folks, and even incarcerated men at California’s notorious San Quentin Penitentiary. All levels are welcome. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR MIKE LARSEN

Professional comedy writer and comedian Mike Larsen has entertained millions around the globe with television appearances, live standup performances, and writing for some of the biggest stars in the business. His television credits include HBO, Showtime, and multiple appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and the list of who he’s written for is even more impressive: Bert Kreischer, Ryan Reynolds, Ellen Degeneres, Ron Funches, Whoopi Goldberg, Alec Baldwin, Reba McEntire, Bill Maher (for whom he earned an Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Comedy Writing) and many more. Mike remains in high demand as a writer, penning scripts, speeches, and on-demand comedy for a wide range of clients including comedians, thought leaders and nationally-known political figures.