About the Class

Master the art of short-form comedy in this all-levels, 8-week Sketch Writing class designed for anyone passionate about writing and performing sketch comedy. We will explore the fundamentals of sketch comedy writing and delve into a variety of sketch types. You’ll also learn core comedy principles, effective sketch structure, and practical techniques for writing development. The class culminates in a showcase presenting the sketches created by the students throughout the eight weeks.

Tuition

$385

Duration

3 hours, 8 sessions

Capacity

Maximum of 10 students

Find Your Session

1 sessions available

02/04-03/25

Wednesday

(6:30PM - 9:30PM)

Taught by Kirsten King

Meet the Teacher

Kirsten is the proud product of a military family and as an Atlanta-based actor, writer, and creative director, she brings over 20 years of improv, teaching, & performance experience to the Alliance Theatre Education team. She graduated from Auburn University with a BFA in Theatre - Performance & studied at the Circle In The Square summer conservatory on Broadway. She teaches a variety of youth, teen, & adult improv and acting classes through a variety of creative collaborations with public, private, charter, homeschool, online, & other arts education community partnerships. Kirsten has trained in Meisner, Shakespeare, classic works, musical improv, and both short and long-form improv. Kirsten is a member of the Atlanta based improv group Dark Side Of The Room and some of her credits include sharing the stage with comedy colleague Colin Mochrie, Greg Proops, Mark Meer, and Mark Kendall & she was a chosen performer for the Kenan Thompson Atlanta Comedy Showcase.

Sketch Writing

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