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Stand-Up Comedy: A Crash Course

Dates:April 4 - May 23, 2023
Meets:Tu from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location:UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
Cost: $149.00

Sorry, we are no longer accepting registrations for this course. Please contact our office to find out if it will be rescheduled, or if alternative classes are available.

Immerse yourself in the world of comedy and receive the tools necessary to begin a career as a stand-up comedian. We'll discuss the types of comedy, comedians, and shows available as well as the business side of stand-up. You'll learn how to write your own material and expand your ideas into stage-ready jokes and sets and discover essential performance techniques and tools for interacting with your audience. This course includes hands-on instruction, workshops, and opportunities to perform live at various locations in Knoxville.

Student praise for this course: "Alex is terrific! This course was so much fun, and I'm definitely going to pursue my dream of being a stand-up comedian."

Fee: $149.00
Hours:16.00
CEUs:1.60

UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville

Alex Stokes

Alex Stokes is a professional stand-up comedian, public speaker, and author. His book titled 5 Years of This? Husband. Father. Comedian. My Story., is about the world of stand-up comedy and his journey to success.

Date Day Time Location
04/04/2023Tuesday6 PM to 8 PM UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville
04/11/2023Tuesday6 PM to 8 PM Off-site Field Trip
04/18/2023Tuesday6 PM to 8 PM Off-site Field Trip
04/25/2023Tuesday6 PM to 8 PM Off-site Field Trip
05/02/2023Tuesday6 PM to 8 PM Off-site Field Trip
05/09/2023Tuesday6 PM to 8 PM Off-site Field Trip
05/16/2023Tuesday6 PM to 8 PM Off-site Field Trip
05/23/2023Tuesday6 PM to 8 PM Off-site Field Trip
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