$350 Standard Registration
4 Workshops | Showcase Spot

$380 Standard Registration w/ Showcase Video
4 Workshops | Showcase Spot | Showcase Video

$375 w/ Open Mic Bundle
Includes everything in Standard Registration + 4 open mics

$405 w/ Open Mic Bundle + Showcase Video
Includes everything in Standard Registration + 4 open mics, and showcase video
Learn more about our open mics here 

About the Class

This workshop is perfect for beginners, as well as aspiring and seasoned comedians who wish to develop and perform a tight five minute set with strong laughs from start to finish. Our classes are welcoming, inclusive, and comparatively smaller than other schools giving you the personal attention you deserve.

During the one month workshop, you will learn performing, writing, and mic techniques while developing highly original material that represents your unique voice. Each week, you'll perform your material in front of a supportive class audience and have the opportunity for additional stage time at our live open mics. All of our instructors are carefully chosen working professionals who are invested in your performance and goals.

At the end of the one month, you'll showcase your comedic skills at one of our recognized venues in NYC in front of a highly supportive crowd. We welcome you into our community and look forward to seeing you at our open mics, shows, festivals, and more.

• Week 1: Standup Comedy Overview - learn the ins and outs of the craft and the basic foundation to build a career around. 

• Week 2: Writing - learn structure, principles, and philosophy of joke writing while breaking down and rebuilding your material in a writer’s room setting.

• Week 3: Performance - learn the big differences between crowd work and crowd engagement with a specialized class in connecting with your audience and being present while performing.
  

• Week 4: Editing - Prepare for a longer set to experience editing down material and prepping for a 5 min showcase set.

• Class Showcase: Perform the 5 min showcase set you’ve built along the One Month Workshop in front of a live audience at one of New York’s top comedy clubs.

*Please note: The open mic bundle package is intended to be used in conjunction with the class as weekly practice.

Class Schedule

Theaterlab
357 W 36th St, New York, NY 10018

Tuesdays, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST

• Tuesday, February 11th - 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST
• Tuesday, February 18th - 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST
• Tuesday, February 25th - 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST
• Tuesday, March 4th - 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST
  
• CLASS SHOWCASE: Wednesday, March 12th 8:00 PM @ Eastville Comedy Club

About Luke Thayer

Luke Thayer is just a midwest boy dropped into the big city. He is silly, yet biting with unorthodox observations of the world, including childhood, parenthood, and the neighborhood.

Luke is a member of the prestigious Friar's Club, and tours comedy clubs, colleges, and theaters worldwide. He has appeared on “Gotham Comedy Live VR”, FOX, TruTV, and The Food Network, to name a few. Luke is regularly heard on SiriusXM Radio, has been their “Comedian of the Month”. You can watch his Dry Bar Comedy Special, listen to his album “Hopes + Dreams”, and keep an eye out for his new special debuting soon on Amazon.

Terms & Conditions

• Class time, instructor, and location are subject to change with notice.
• Students who have completed the one month workshop and whose sets have been approved by the instructor will be able to perform in the class show.
• No refunds, exchanges, cancellations, or make ups are permitted.