Standup Comedy Classes: We are still in the planning stages of our standup comedy school course offerings to be held at the DC-MD-VA venues where we do our weekly shows–hoping to be up & running by middle of next year, but meanwhile here’s a cheapo alternative: Just come out to our shows as an audience member and study the comic’s performances as you would sitting in a formal classroom as a student.

Chat with the ones you like after the show (never before-they are busy prepping for their set) to get pointers/general advice/etc. Comedians LOVE to talk about the craft of standup , especially if they had a really good set–you won’t be able to shut them up :).  Additionally, you can hop on stage for our post-show “Everybody’s A Comedian” Joke Contest that we do at our Chinese Disco Friday & O’Sullivans Sunday shows to tell a quick joke & get your feet wet with the strange sensation of  “being onstage” in front of a bunch of strangers. Nice low-pressure, informal way to dip your toe in the water and you might even win $25 cash.                                                                                                        

Once you feel you’ve got the hang of it from‎ watching some shows, chatting with the comics, and trying your hand at the Joke Contest, shoot us an email to signup and we’ll throw you onstage for a 3mins newbie set.  You don’t need to have everything figured out before you hop on stage–just hop on.  FREE EDUCATION!