Sketch 101 is an introduction to the basics of comedic writing, over the course of 8 sessions, where you'll learn skills and methods used by modern comedy writers to discover and explore YOUR funny ideas.

Whether you're a comedian wanting to hone a new skill or a beginner looking to learn more about comedy theory, this course is designed to take you through a variety of sketch types (character-based, parody, satire, etc.), and give you different techniques to draw comedy out from the page.

Each week you'll engage in a new sketch assignment and receive feedback on sketches, ensuring you leave class with a portfolio of writing and a great headstart on understanding the foundations of writing comedy.

No prior experience is necessary -- the only requirement for this class is a desire to write and learn. Students will need to write outside of class, preparing sketches for presentation.

Details

• Start Date: 13 March
• Where: Toi Poneke Arts Center*
• Classes run 8 sessions, Sat 2 - 5 pm
• Inquiries: classes@basejumpimprov.co.nz

Policy

Registration is Non-Refundable & Non-Transferable.

Your enrollment HOLDS A SPACE in a class that we are no longer able to offer someone else. Please review dates and be sure about your schedule before registering.

IN CASE OF LOCKDOWN

In case of the country going into lockdown and in-person spaces being unavailable, classes will continue on line, whereby students should have access to a computer with internet access, webcam and microphone (or smartphone with video capabilities).

In this circumstance we will switch to Google Classroom and Google Meet applications to conduct live sessions with your instructor and fellow students.

DATES

• Sat, 13 Mar
• Sat, 20 Mar
• Sat, 27 Mar

• Sat, 3 Apr
• Sat, 10 Apr
• Sat, 17 Apr
• Sat, 24 Apr

• Sat,1 May
• Class Show TBD