ARE
YOU FUNNY?
Have you always been interested
in doing Stand Up? Do you
think you have what it takes
to be a comic? Would you
like to brush up on your
public speaking skills?
Whether you are just starting
to breakout into the Comedy
scene or a professional
wanting to learn more about
the Industry, Gotham Comedy
Club has the tools to help
you with the Art of Stand
Up Comedy.
Learn in a wonderful and nurturing environment, where comics at all levels are welcome and respected. Gotham Comedy Club is a great place to network with other comics and people involved in the Industry.
Learn the Art of Stand-Up Comedy from the Finest in the Industry:
Jim Mendrinos, Author of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Comedy Writing " and
Eddie Brill, Audience Warm-Up
and Talent Coordinator for
"The Late Show with David
Letterman"
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JIM MENDRINOS, Author
of "The Complete Idiot's Guide
to Comedy Writing," is a regular
performer and Show Producer at Gotham
Comedy Club.
"Jim is a great comic, and
a great student of comedy. He came up
the hard way and is now sharing all
he has learned with you."
- Colin Quinn
Stand-Up
Comedy Class
Comedy
Career Intensive
LEARN
MORE ABOUT JIM
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Stand-Up
Comedy Class
The workshop runs for 8 weeks
and covers all aspects of
stand-up. Students perform
every week in a workshop environment,
developing material and stage
presence, all under the watchful
eye of the instructor. Each
student gets individual attention
in order to guarantee the
growth of the comic as an
individual. There are specific
classes on writing and business
as well to make sure that
the student is equipped with
the proper tools to continue
beyond the workshop. At the
end of the 8 weeks, the students
will perform in front of a
live audience at Gotham Comedy
Club and will receive a tape
of their performance.
This class is designed to
work with each student at
the level they are currently
at, so if you're brand new
to stand-up, or if you are
stuck in a rut, this class
can help you find your way
to the next level.
- Next Session -
Sunday, February 28, 2010
-Classes meet Sundays from
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
-7 Weeks of Intensive Workshop
and the 8th week is the
graduation performance
-Class limited to 20 students
-As long as shows aren't sold out, you may attend Gotham shows Sunday through Thursday, FREE of CHARGE!
Cost: $375
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Comedy
Career Intensive
This class is geared to
those comics looking to
break away from the pack
of new comedians and are
serious about becoming a pro.
*Please note, this class
is open to any comic that
has completed the Level
1 Stand-Up Comedy Class
or have submitted a tape of a performance
and have at least
1 year of experience.
This class covers:
- Intensive writing, editing,
organization and maintenance
of your material
- Performance analysis and
direction
- Performing do's and don'ts
- The Art of Emceeing
- The Business of Stand-Up
- Next Session -
TBD
-Classes meet
Sundays from
1:30 PM -
4:00 PM
-7 Weeks of
Intensive
Workshop and
the 8th week
is the graduation
performance
-Classes limited
to 14 students
-As long as shows aren't sold out, you may attend Gotham shows Sunday through Thursday, FREE of CHARGE!
Cost: $375
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Intensive
Feedback Workshop
Are you ready to take your performance to the next level?
This one day workshop is focused on perfecting your performance by hearing the feedback from your peers and the man who books Letterman.
Comments from Students Who Have Taken Eddie's Class:
"The workshop is a great barometer for judging where you are and where you need to go with your material and performance."
"Eddie gives sharp advice and insight."
- Next
Session - Saturday, October 3, 2009
-6 hour workshop meets on a Saturday at Gotham Comedy Club
-Includes Continental Breakfast, Lunch and video tape of set and feedback
-Open to all comics
-Class limited to 12 Students
Cost: $250
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Industry
Seminar
Take this unique opportunity to hear what it takes to make it in this business.
Lead by Chris Mazzilli, the Owner of Gotham Comedy Club, and other top Professional Comics, Teachers, Agents and Managers from the Industry.
- Next
Seminar -
Wednesday, November 4th 6:30 - 7:45pm
Topic: “How To Audition"
Panelists: Chris Mazzilli, Jodi Collins & Stacy Seidel
-Open to all levels
Cost: FREE
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1-Day Workshop: Acting Auditions for the Comedian
Workshop will consist of:
- Workout & Audition with actual commercial, TV, and film scripts
- Evaluation of Your solo story or stand-up
Jodi Collins,CSA/Casting Director, will give each person direction & adjustments for each script and your solo work will be presented for Jodi to identify your “type” and tone with notes given for that as well.
The workshop goal is to raise the bar and give you tools so that you are closer to booking work and having great comedy auditions.
After this workshop:
It will be easier for Casting Directors to identify you as authentic, definitive characters and personalities. They will better be able to see where to fit you and book you.
You will begin to develop a skill set to audition with and an understanding of how to present yourself most clearly.
Jodi Collins, CSA is one of the preeminent comedy Casting Directors in New York. Jodi has cast the comedy classics inclusive of The Chris Rock Show, the pilot of Strangers With Candy and Viva Variety and has cast the currently running series Sherri, Delocated Big Gay Sketch Show and ZRock amongst many more. The recent Sony film she cast is due out in 2010 for Will Ferrell’s production company, Gary Sanchez producing and she continues to cast assorted work, scripted and host driven for NBCU, Comedy Central, IFC, Bravo, HBO, Nickelodeon, etc. She also casts animation and voice overs and had a big hit with Charles Stone’s Whassup Budweiser on camera campaign. Her office brings in comedy talent often.
Workshop is limited to 14 people. To Reserve your spot, please call (212) 367-9000 x 20.
- Next
Session - Saturday, November 21st 12:00PM
-Registration required
Cost: $225
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Open
Mic
Are you trying to workout new material? How's your timing? Can't figure out how to do your bit without sounding offensive?
The Open Mic sessions held in the Vintage Lounge at Gotham Comedy Club are run by your peers! Be a better comic and release all fears by performing in front of your competition. Learn from each other by receiving and returning honest and respectful comments.
- Next
Session - Thursdays
-Open to all levels
-Registration required
Cost: FREE
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Kids
'N Comedy Workshop
Is your child the class clown? Do they need to build their self esteem? Introduce them to the world of Comedy by enrolling them in one of the best kid workshops in the city.
Kids 'N Comedy is a series of monthly workshops, shows and summer camps for kids ages 8 - 16. Classes are taught by Professional Comics and Teachers.
More Information on Kids'N Comedy
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