Sketch 101: Intro to Comedy Writing

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at Saturday Night Live? Even if you have no writing or comedy experience, you will be writing strong comedy sketches in no time!

In Sketch 101, students will learn the basics of sketch comedy. Over the six week course, we'll explore the principles of sketch structure, scene dynamics and characterization, and learn a variety of sketch formats.

Each week, students will get to put the lessons into practice with writing assignments, and will have the opportunity to give and receive feedback in an open writers' room workshop format.
Classes every Tuesday, April 29 - June 3 from 7:00-9:30pm. The class showcase will be Saturday, June 7 at 4:30pm.
Please read our and before signing up for a class or workshop.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Students are required to attend 2 shows at Mettlesome during the course (students get into shows for free)
• Students are allowed a maximum of 2 absences per course.

Instructor:

Tristan Yonce is a visual/performing artist, writer, and director with decades of experiences on stage. Tristan has had Sketch Comedy training at  Second City, under Kids in the Hall’s Kevin McDonald, and has performed in many improv and sketch comedy festivals, from NYC SketchFest to SponCom in Atlanta. Tristan currently performs and writes in the Mettlesome Sketch house team. 

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

American Underground, 201 W Main St, Durham, United States