Name: Sketch 101 (Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Start: 2026-03-23T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-03-23T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Coalition Theater

Learn to write and perform sketch comedy in Coalition's introductory course!
About this Event
Dates: The class runs Mondays from 3/23/2026 to 5/11/2026, starting 3/23/2026 and running for 8 weeks.
A showcase will be scheduled as an additional opportunity on an evening during the week of May 17.
Instructor: Zach Mann
A native of Richmond, Virginia, Zachary Mann was trained in improv at the Coalition Theater and has been doing improv there since 2015. He has been writing sketch since 2017 and has been a part of two Coalition Theater sketch House Teams: Anarchy Barn in 2023, and Submarine in 2024. He has directed multiple sketch and improv shows at the Coalition Theater including: Cryptid Quizzes (2024), AIPW (2019), America’s Most Mysterious Mysteries (2018), and has written and filmed several independent sketche that have been showcased in various national film festivals. He loves helping writers bring their ideas to life and is looking forward to working with you soon!
Prerequisites: None. Email [email protected] with questions.
Cost: $250 (Early Bird: $220)
The Coalition Theater is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Once classes begin, all sales are final. We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise that prevent you from attending or completing your registered class. While we do our best to accommodate such situations, refunds are awarded only as credit for a future class or shows and are subject to the discretion of The Coalition Theater management. Requests for refunds will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and any decisions regarding refunds will be made at the discretion of the theater.