Sketch 101: Intro to Comedy Writing [SUMMER INTENSIVE]

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 this unique, 5 day intensive, we'll explore the principles of sketch structure, scene dynamics and characterization, and learn a variety of sketch formats.

Each day, 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 10am - 3pm, June 22nd - June 26th with a 1 hour break for lunch from 12-1pm.

The class conclude with a showcase on Friday, June 26th at 6pm.

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

FREE SUMMER SHOWS INCLUDED: Summer Intensive Students get into Mettlesome Shows for FREE for the week of their intensive and 2 weeks following.

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

INSTRUCTOR: Tristan Yonce

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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