Stand-Up Comedy Workshop with David

ABOUT THE CLASS
This 8-week standup comedy workshop is perfect for those who’ve taken our Intro to Standup class or are just starting to perform at open mics. Through skill-focused lessons and supportive feedback, you’ll work on subverting assumptions, act-outs, crowd work, and more to take your comedy to the next level. With structured assignments, weekly open mic goals, and a welcoming group environment, this class is designed to help you build confidence and grow as a performer at your own pace.
There will be a student showcase at the end of the class! Date and time to be confirmed.

At The Nova Comedy Collective, we call this an ORBIT CLASS - meaning it's perfect for participants who have a foundation of the basics, and are ready to build out their comedy toolkit!

CLASS DATES
March 5
March19
March 26
April 2
April 16
April 23
April 30
May 14
May 21
STUDENT SHOWCASE
There will be a student showcase at the end of the 8 weeks! Date/Time TBD but will be confirmed ASAP.

ABOUT THE LOCATION

This class is located at The Cambridge Foundry, in a room called The Yellow Multi Room. If you head in through the front of the Foundry, you'll see a staircase straight ahead. When you enter, walk forward through the entrance, past the stairs, and look to your right for the door under the stairs. And if you need help, you can ask at the front table - The Foundry staff is ready to help! You can learn more about The Foundry here.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

David doesn't really know what he's doing, but it's worked pretty well so far. Once described as "the greatest living comedic mind" by himself and "not the Wendy's guy" by Dan Mintz, David broke into the Boston standup scene by hosting a weekly show, Stand Up Break In, at The Riot Theater for 4 years. Honing his act of dry witticisms, self-musings and mostly stuff that's weird and stupid, David has opened for Tim Heidecker, Doug Lussenhop and Brent Weinbach of "Tim and Eric" from Adult Swim, hosted for Rory Scovel, performed in the Portland Comedy Festival and the Women In Comedy Festival, and produced The People's Show, ImprovBoston's longest-running weekly standup showcase. David has performed at theaters and colleges in New England, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington D.C. Taking inspiration from comedians such as Eugene Mirman, Tig Notaro and Demetri Martin, David approaches standup comedy the same way he thinks you oughta approach everything else: by being yourself.
ABOUT THE NOVA COMEDY COLLECTIVE

The Nova Comedy Collective, is a brand new theater group committed to creating new spaces and shows for the Boston comedy community to flourish. Rising from the ashes of spaces lost to the pandemic, this new collective of comedians and creators is embracing radical hope, limitless fun, and uncompromising inclusivity.

Comedy is for everyone. Our mission is to create live shows and other adventures in creativity that are unique, daring, and authentic. We promote belonging and community, encourage collaboration and continuous learning, and celebrate imagination, honesty, and risk-taking. At The Nova Comedy Collective, we’re always laughing with you.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Foundry, 101 Rogers Street, Cambridge, United States