Sketch 101: Intro to Comedy Writing

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 pm UTC-04:00

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, March 17th - April 21st from 7:00-9:30pm.

The class showcase will be Saturday, April 25th (exact time TBD).

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:

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.

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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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