About this Event
Presented by 26th Annual FunnyFest COMEDY SOCIETY
Comedy Workshop - Stand Up Comedy 101 – The Secrets of Stand Up Comedy - WEEKEND COURSE @ 10 am to 4 pm, for 2 DAYS from SATURDAY, November 7 to SUNDAY, November 8, 2026
Laugh while you Learn from the pros through a hilarious and non-competitive Comedy Workshop! An opportunity to hone your public speaking tools, develop your comedy skills, your humour in the workplace skills, and also, become a stand up comic — FunnyFest Comedy will teach you the secrets of stand up comedy! This highly interactive, comedy workshop is perfect for any person interested in stand up comedy and/or applying proven stand up comedy techniques to your personal and business life. Stand up comedy is an art and science. Laughter is a Gift and a useful tool. The FunnyFest Comedy Workshop will make you think, work and improve. These universal principals you can apply in your business and everyday life. PLUS you will have NON-STOP fun while you learn! No experience necessary.
Overview of what you will achieve: 1. Create 5 to 15 minutes of original comedy material; 2. Take your public speaking skills to an advanced level with specialize and unique class exercises; 3. Increase your self - confidence and be awesomely inspired to move yourself to other levels of personal and career development; 4. Expand and shift your world view and perspective; 5. Increase your value of the importance of laughter in communication; 6. A live comedy set in front of a live and in-person audience at professionally produced show; 7. Have fun and laugh!
YOU RECEIVE:
1. Expert training with the most comprehensive course materials delivered by professional stand up comics who care about your development;
2. APPLY YOUR LEARNING by presenting comedy 10 times per day during the course in a safe, supportive and FUN environment;
3. 4 FREE tickets ($80 value) to your Graduation Showcase in house to a live AND supportive audience;
3. $200 in tickets (10 tickets in total) 5 x $20 in tickets to the 26th Annual FunnyFest Comedy Festival, May 28 to June 7, 2026, AND 5 x $20 in tickets to the 27th Annual FunnyFest Comedy COMPETITION or to use at a comedy series (i.e. post - pandemic)
4. Guaranteed spot on 1 night to compete in the 27th Annual FunnyFest Comedy Competition, April, 2027.
5. 100% satisfaction Guaranteed. FunnyFest Comedy knows funny and crafted this course for your success!
6. Video Tape of your final performance
Student Testimonials / Endorsements of taking the FunnyFest Comedy Workshop:
VENUE: Capitol Hill Community Association, 1531 - 21 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 1L9
(DETAILS: Graduation SHOWCASE is hosted at one of our fantastic venues. The audience can purchase tasty beverages and food while watching the grads and 2 professional comics round out the evening)
Coming from out of town? 3 STAR Hotel Package option above.
What are FunnyFest Comedy’s credentials? FunnyFest Comedy has extensive expertise in this arena. FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival has produced over 2000 comedy events! FunnyFest Comedy has developed over 40 professional stand up comics. The Comedy Workshop 101 is technique driven and taught by professional stand up comics that have performed in at least 1500 shows each.
Your INVESTMENT in YOURSELF includes: All materials, big laughs and a video tape of an in class show for each participant, chance to compete in the 2024 or 24th Annual FUNNYFEST COMEDY COMPETITION, industry referrals and Q & A. PLUS you receive MINIMUM of 15 tickets to FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival Show[s] ($300 value).
Invest in yourself! Choose a date and sign up now!
For further information please contact:
FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival SOCIETY
tickets [AT] FunnyFest [DOT] com
Hotline: (403) 228 7888
More info & Buy Comedy Workshop:
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Capitol Hill Community Association, 1531 - 21 Ave NW, Calgary, Canada
CAD 206.97 to CAD 929.00
