We teach our process for
writing and performing comedy.
Whether you are looking to pursue a career in the arts or just want to try something new, we offer something fun and informative for everyone. Our limited selection of classes are built on the teachings of Chicago style improvisation using the methods learned from our time studying and performing at world famous comedy programs of The Second City , iO Chicago, and The Annoyance Chicago.
Guest Teacher // Grace Lusk //
Guest Teacher // Grace Lusk //
About the Class
2 Day Clowning Workshop + Show
w/ Grace Lusk of Gaillard Spiegeltent
Over the course of two days, you'll explore clowning, physical comedy, improvisation, and character creation in a fun, playful environment. By the end, you'll have developed your own 3-5 minute act to perform in front of an audience on the third night.
December 9th || Workshop from 7-10pm
December 10th || Workshop from 7-10pm
December 11th || Show at 8pm
(Free to Attend for your guests)
Silver Hill Studios
2140 Amaker St.
Charleston, SC 29405
Cost is $140
Want to explore the deliciously dumb world of clowning? Got a hidden skill or talent that you’d like to present in a comedic framework? Already a performer looking to beef up your on stage play? Wonder what it would be like to step into the spotlight and perform in a cabaret?
This two-day Clown Cabaret workshop is your chance to dive into the heart of comedic performance and discover what it means to create a unique "act" for the stage. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just looking to try something new, this workshop will help you craft your very own 3-5 minute performance piece — perfect for variety shows, comedy nights, and for the truly daring: weddings, company parties, or street performances.
Upcoming?
Writing 1 [Sketch Workshop]
Where to start with writing sketch comedy?
In this class, you will learn techniques for developing comedic ideas and what to do with it when you have it. This includes writing exercises, breaking through writer's block, and getting an idea out of your brain and onto the page.
*Some comedy experience is preferred, but not required.
Class details:
More Classes Coming Soon!
Writing 2: Creating Original Characters
How to develop original characters.
In this course, we will use techniques from comedy and theatre training to devise and enrich original characters. Through series of writing & performance exercises, the goal of this course is for you to leave with an original character to be used for the stage, social media, or elsewhere.
*Some comedy experience is preferred but not required.
Class details:
More Classes Coming Soon!
Coming Soon
Fundamentals of Improvisation
Sketch Conservatory (Create, Write, & Perform a Sketch Comedy Revue Style Show)
Using Comedy & Improv for
Corporate Work + Team Building
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Corporate Workshops & Training
Looking for fun ways to bring your team together? Improv training is a very effective way to build skills for listening, collaboration, and overall good vibes in the workplace. Our years of experience teaching improv help to create fun and professional training for your team.
*Listening and Agreement
*Building On Other Peoples Ideas
*Positivity in the Workplace
*Reducing Judgement -
Team Building
Infusing a sense of play can help create positive bonds in the workplace. We use improv & theatre games to get people out of their shells and start having fun together. This helps any business build a more positive workplace culture. Or if you have a fun workplace culture already, it’s a good reinforcement tool. And it’s fun!
*Building Connections
*Saying Yes to Ideas
*Making each other look like geniuses
*Having Fun!
