Stand Up Comedy Workshop (1 Month) with Instructor Daryn Passarello (LBC Booker)

$295 Standard Registration
4 Workshops | Showcase Spot

$325 Standard Registration w/ Showcase Video
4 Workshops | Showcase Spot | Showcase Video

$320 w/ Open Mic Bundle
Includes everything in Standard Registration + 4 open mics

$350 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. ( 1 comp audience/guest ticket provided to each student)

*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

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

• Monday, August 10th - 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST
• Monday, August 17th - 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST
• Monday, August 24th - 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST
  
• Monday, August 31st - 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST
• CLASS SHOWCASE: Wednesday, September 9th 8:00 PM @ The Buddha Room (410 8th Ave, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10001 - One block from Penn Station & MSG) ( 1 comp audience/guest ticket provided to each student)

About Daryn Passarello

Daryn Stephanie Passarello is the Booker and Director of Laughing Buddha Comedy, has been named NY Comedy Festival Comic to Watch, and a finalist for Nextflix is a Joke, as well as, Just for Laughs. Currently, Passarello opened for comedian Gina Brillon's latest comedy special, was featured in the 3rd Annual Laughing Buddha Comedy Festival, and performs regularly at The Stand, New York Comedy Club, St. Marks, and various clubs around New York City.

As an accomplished multi-award winning trans content creator, comedian, and on air personality, Passarello has 20+ years of experience in entertainment. Passarello has appeared in numerous TV shows and films such as “Who Wants to Be a Super Hero?” On Disney, and “Food Fighters”on NBCU to name a few. Passarello worked directly with Stan Lee (Co-Creator of Marvel, Spider-Man, Iron Man, The Avengers, X-Men, etc) at his company POW! Entertainment, where Passarello served as the Director of New Media, cultivating and establishing Stan Lee's online presence (Stan Lee's Website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and MySpace).

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.