Sketch 101: Intro to Comedy Writing

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 pm UTC-05:00

American Underground | Durham

Mettlesome Lab
Publisher/HostMettlesome Lab
Sketch 101: Intro to Comedy Writing
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Learn the basics of sketch comedy. Tuesdays.
About this Event

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, January 13th - February 24th from 7:00-9:30pm.

The class will conlcude with a showcase on the afternoon Saturday, February 28th (exact time to be determined).

Please read our and before signing up for a class or workshop.

CLASS REQUIREMENTS:

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

ACCESSIBILITY NOTE:If you have questions, need assistance, or require any accommodations, please email us at [email protected].

INSTRUCTOR: David Curtis

David has been a member of the Mettlesome community since 2018.

He is a writer and performer with Mettlesketch and performs both short-form and long-form improv with House Party. He also performs short-form improv with Comically Impaired, Wilmington’s most often-retired improv troupe.

In addition to sketches, David writes movie and tv scripts. One of his tv pilots was optioned to an L.A.-based independent production company.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

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

Tickets

USD 177.97 to USD 235.63

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