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
Registration fee: $149.00
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 |
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| 04/04/2023 | Tuesday | 6 PM to 8 PM | UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville |
| 04/11/2023 | Tuesday | 6 PM to 8 PM | Off-site Field Trip |
| 04/18/2023 | Tuesday | 6 PM to 8 PM | Off-site Field Trip |
| 04/25/2023 | Tuesday | 6 PM to 8 PM | Off-site Field Trip |
| 05/02/2023 | Tuesday | 6 PM to 8 PM | Off-site Field Trip |
| 05/09/2023 | Tuesday | 6 PM to 8 PM | Off-site Field Trip |
| 05/16/2023 | Tuesday | 6 PM to 8 PM | Off-site Field Trip |
| 05/23/2023 | Tuesday | 6 PM to 8 PM | Off-site Field Trip |
