Upcoming Shows
- Saturday October 19th 01:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- Building Your Hour, Workshop with William Kean
- Longer Sets: Put "The Me" In "Theme" Are you transitioning from tight 5's towards longer sets or even full specials?This is THE workshop to perfect the skills needed to stay ahead of the competition. You'll learn how to craft a thematic work of art that stays cohesive from your intro to your outro. This includes dramaturgical tricks to make your callbacks more memorable, your stage pictures more dynamic, and your transitions true moments instead of filler. If you want the audience to feel like you've done more than just bit #1, bit #2, bit #3, closing bit, then these are must-have skills for your professional toolkit.This three hour workshop will consist of taking current material and pulling out deeper themes as well as strengthening the bridging material between bits. There will be exercises specifically focused on the liminal moments of your set and ways to use stagecraft to augment your comedic messages. The skills can be learned with or without prepared material by watching those who come with sets, but ideally at least a tight 5 is needed to get the most out of the lessons. Additionally, all of your jokes will be punched up as an added bonus.EARLY BIRD PRICING AVAILBLE THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20TH - PLEASE REACH OUT TO [email protected] FOR DISCOUNT CODEAbout William KeanWilliam Kean has performed comedy almost his entire life. He has a BFA in Theater from NYU: Tisch. He toured the country with Improv4Kids, the Coast2Coast Comedy Tour, and FaceOffUnlimited. For the past decade he's been a cast member of NYC's live Japanese Game Show BATSU! as well and runs their standup show Laughter Party. In his private teaching practice, he currently coaches comedians around the world (16 states and 8 countries at the time of writing). And some of his work includes helping Chase O'Donnell with her set "People Pleasure" which was put on both NPR and NYT's "Best Comedy Albums of 2023" lists.Policies:Class is for 18+No Refunds, No Exchanges, No Cancellations (No semester roll-overs).We reserve the right to remove anyone from a course and refund their money at any time for any reason.Students who enroll are entitled to free open mics at West Side Comedy Club for the duration of their course.Please be sure to read through our FAQ page for additional policies If you have any additional questions feel free to reach out to us using the contact form or by emailing [email protected]
- Sunday October 20th 07:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- New Talent Showcase
- Come see some hilarious up-and-comers perform alongside our club regulars and headliners. Discover the comedy stars of tomorrow today with our New Talent Showcase!Two Item Minimum Per Person.
- Monday October 21st 07:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- Navigating the Edinburgh Fringe
- Have you been thinking about taking a show to the Edinburgh Fringe? Not sure where to start? Join Sophia Wolbrom for a 90-minute chat about how the festival works and all the essential things to know. There are many different ways to approach the Fringe, and having worked five seasons as a venue manager and street team member, Sophia has seen and heard a lot: both success stories and failures. She will answer questions and provide a ‘lay of the land’ diving into what works and what doesn’t, imparting tips, tricks, and hacks for the world’s largest arts festival.About Sophia Wolbrom: Sophia Wolbrom is the Associate Director of FUNY Standup; while she is not a comic, she does have a passion for comedy and helping comedians succeed. She got her start in the industry while living in Edinburgh, Scotland working on the street team for MZA Artist Management & Production. She also worked for Molland & O'Sullivan, show managing their acclaimed Freestyle Comedy, and has venue managed for the Scottish Comedy Festival at the Edinburgh Fringe.Policies: Payment is required to complete the registration process; No Refunds, No Exchanges, No Cancellations (No semester roll-overs).We reserve the right to remove anyone from a course and refund their money at any time for any reasonStudents enrolled in classes are entitled to free open mics at West Side Comedy ClubGraduation shows are taped, students who bring at least four (4) people are will receive their tape for free, otherwise they are subject to a $25 tape fee.Please be sure to read through our FAQ page for additional policiesIf you have any additional questions feel free to reach out to us using the contact form or by emailing [email protected]*scheduling subject to change
- Saturday October 26th 06:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- New Talent Showcase
- Come see some hilarious up-and-comers perform alongside our club regulars and headliners. Discover the comedy stars of tomorrow today with our New Talent Showcase!Two Item Minimum Per Person.
- Sunday October 27th 03:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- Comedy for Teens!
- Are you interested in trying your hand at comedy? Are you looking for a creative release? Do you have something snarky to say but nowhere to say it? Then Comedy for Teens is for you! This six week course, taught by Mina Hartong, will introduce you to the world of standup comedy and is an excellent opportunity for those looking to work on their confidence in public speaking. You’ll learn about stage presence, mic handling, the basics of joke structure, and comedy writing skills, leading you to kill your first 5-minute set. The class will conclude with a show at West Side Comedy Club, where students can get on stage and try out their newly minted set in front of a live audience. Everyone who performs will walk away with a professional quality recording of their set to take home.Our instructors are working comics themselves with credits to their name; they can speak directly to the industry as it is today.At FUNY Standup, The Standup Comedy School, we are passionate about helping people find their funny.Please note this course is designed for High School Students (14 -18 years old)Materials: Please bring a composition/spiral notebook and pens/ pencils. We are going old school to write the beginnings of your setsSession Schedule: Sunday, October 27th, 3 pm - 5 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubSunday, November 3rd, 3 pm - 5 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubSunday, November 10th, 3 pm - 5 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubSunday, November 17th, 3 pm - 5 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubSunday, November 24th, 3 pm - 5 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubSunday, December 8th, 3 pm - 5 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubPlease note we skip December 1st; Happy Thanksgiving, enjoy the long weekend Performance date*: Sunday, December 15th, 6 pm at West Side Comedy Club (please note your registration includes two tickets to the graduation show)A Note from Your Teacher: Hey Funny People! Before our first class, scroll through your Insta feed, your Netflix watchlist or your latest text thread- write down any themes, topics, or content that keeps coming through for you. This is the beginning of your material. Come to class with a written list of topics; things that you like/ are into, what/who annoys you, what scares you, what/who you are obsessed with. See you on stage! Materials: Please bring a composition/spiral notebook and pens/ pencils. We are going old school to write the beginnings of your sets About Mina Hartong: Mina has performed at Joe’s Pub, Caroline’s, Gotham Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club and Don’t Tell Mama’s in New York City. She was featured at the Montreal Fringe, Minneapolis Fringe, Burbank Comedy Festival at Flapper’s Comedy Club, Provincetown Town Hall and Yass Fest NYC. She headlined at the Diversionary Theater in San Diego, The Magnolia Room in Connecticut, The Rustic Theater in Idywild and numerous national and international Pride Festivals, including world famous Mardi Gras in Sydney, Australia. Mina started her comedy career by accident in Amsterdam when she performed at an open mike. She didn’t know it was a contest and she won! She has been writing and teaching comedy ever since. When she is not on stage, she teaches in the public schools, coaches new comics, and dreams of a day when she will only have one day job. Follow Mina on all socials @MinaHartong and @lezoutloud What students are saying about Mina’s Comedy Class “Thank you for the workshop and I took all of your advice… literally life changing!” “I wouldn’t change anything about the class. When I first thought about taking the class I was nervous as I am generally a shy person, but I am so glad I did it. It helped me to come out of my shell and accomplish something I never thought I could do. Thank you so much! “ "The more I reflected on the experience the more I realized how much I learned. Yes it was definitely outside my comfort zone but it was so worth it. Sign me up for the next one!”Policies: This course is intended for High Schoolers (14+) Payment is required to complete the registration process; No Refunds, No Exchanges, No Cancellations (No semester roll-overs).We reserve the right to remove anyone from a course and refund their money at any time for any reasonGraduation shows must have at least 20 tickets sold in order to move forward, FUNY Standup & West Side Comedy Club reserve the right to cancel the show up to four (4) hours prior to start time if there is not a large enough audience.Students enrolled in classes are entitled to free open mics at West Side Comedy ClubPlease be sure to read through our FAQ page for additional policiesIf you have any additional questions feel free to reach out to us using the contact form or by emailing [email protected]*scheduling subject to change
- Sunday October 27th 06:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- Chanel Ali's Newcomers
- For the last 6 weeks group of comics have been working with Chanel Ali developing their skills as comedians and working on 5-minute sets. Come have a laugh with them and celebrate their hard work!
- Sunday October 27th 08:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- Women's Standup Showcase
- Join Women Stand Up NYC for an evening of laughter. Women Stand Up NYC is a non profit dedicated to amplifying voices or marginalized genders through the art of stand up comedy. Famously known for our newbie program , WSU NYC creates a safe environment for folks to explore their jokes to fruition in a judgement free zone.
- Monday October 28th 06:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- Comedy 201 with Brian Scott McFadden
- This Advanced 6-week course will focus on writing techniques, stage presence, and help you continue to hone your unique comedy voice. Every week you will have the opportunity to get onstage and receive feedback in order to level-up your 5-minute set. The class concludes with a show at West Side Comedy Club, providing students the opportunity to perform onstage in front of a live audience, and receive a professional recording of their set (please note recordings are subject to be used on our social media platforms). All of our instructors are working comics themselves with credits to their name; they are able to speak directly to the industry as it is today. EARLY BIRD PRICING AVAILABLE THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15th - PLEASE REACH OUT TO [email protected] FOR DISCOUNT CODE About Brian Scott McFadden: Brian Scott McFadden is an actor and comedian who has been doing stand up comedy for over 25 years. He has performed all over the world & appears regularly in clubs all over NYC. He has been seen on Late Night With David Letterman, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Star Search as well as MTV, Comedy Central. He has voiced many animated characters in movies like Ice Age 2 & Robots as well as providing the voice of the Honey Nut Cheerio Bee, the M&M Peanut and the Serta Mattress Sheep.Session Schedule: Monday, October 28th, 6 pm – 8 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubMonday, November 4th, 6 pm – 8 pm, at 131 W 72nd St (Ripley-Grier studios)**Monday, November 11th, 6 pm – 8 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubMonday, November 18th 6 pm – 8 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubMonday, November 25th, 6 pm – 8 pm, on ZOOM; class will be held virtually this weekMonday, December 2nd, 6 pm – 8 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubPerformance date*: December 8th at 6 pm at West Side Comedy Club**please note Monday Nov 4th will be offsite - location to be provided Policies: Payment is required to complete the registration process; No Refunds, No Exchanges, No Cancellations (No semester roll-overs).We reserve the right to remove anyone from a course and refund their money at any time for any reasonStudents enrolled in classes are entitled to free open mics at West Side Comedy ClubGraduation shows must have at least 20 tickets sold in order to move forward, FUNY Standup & West Side Comedy Club reserve the right to cancel the show up to four (4) hours prior to start time if there is not a large enough audience.Graduation shows are taped, students who bring at least four (4) people are will receive their tape for free, otherwise they are subject to a $25 tape fee.Please be sure to read through our FAQ page for additional policiesIf you have any additional questions feel free to reach out to us using the contact form or by emailing [email protected]*scheduling subject to change
- Monday October 28th 08:15PM
- F Comedy Club
- Comics Helping Comics! A Panel Conversation
- Join us October 28th at 8:15 pm at West Side Comedy Club for another installment of:Comics Helping Comics! Our panel of industry veterans will offer words of wisdom, anecdotal stories, and provide insight into what has and has not worked for them on their comedy journeys. Attendees will be able to ask questions, and take advantage of our panel's combined wealth of knowledge. We hope to see you there!
- Sunday November 3rd 12:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- Truth in Comedy with Clayton Fletcher
- Learn how to develop original, conversational material that is uniquely yours. Never worry again about anyone stealing your punch lines! This one-day workshop is designed to help you create original, honest material that only you can perform successfully. Find your own hilarious, individual voice with instructor Clayton Fletcher, veteran comedian and FUNY cofounder. Clayton has toured with Cedric the Entertainer, Norm Macdonald, and Jim Jeffries. Winner of “Best of the Fest” at the Stockholm Comedy Festival and a two-time finalist in the World Series of Comedy, Clayton has a personal comedy style that led to his acclaimed Amazon Prime special, Middle Child Syndrome. He’s also coauthor of the HarperCollins bestseller, The ROI of LOL. Zarna Garg says of Clayton: “Clayton Fletcher is a very thoughtful comedy teacher, and especially valuable in the performance aspects. His classes are very useful and anyone would be lucky to work with him.”EARLY BIRD PRICING AVAILBLE THROUGH OCTOBER 1ST - PLEASE REACH OUT TO [email protected] FOR DISCOUNT CODEAbout Clayton FletcherClayton Fletcher is one of the Co-Founders of FUNY Standup, in additon to being a NY-based comic with a special, Middle Child Syndrome. Clayton is also the co-author of The ROI of LOL (p. HarperCollins) where he shares what comedians know that business people should know!Other credits include: “The Ivy League of Comedy Live from the Emelin Theatre” on Amazon Prime, ‘Best of the Fest’ at the Stockholm Comedy Festival, Sirius/XM’s Laugh USA, Blue Collar Comedy, and Jamie Foxx’s Foxxhole stations. Clayton is also featured on Hulu’s “Comedy Brew,” AXS TV’s “Gotham Comedy Live“, MSNBC’s “Your Business,” Fox’s “Fox News Saturday Night,” hosted by Kennedy, and Comcast’s “Who’s Laughing Now?”Policies: Payment is required to complete the registration process; No Refunds, No Exchanges, No Cancellations (No semester roll-overs).We reserve the right to remove anyone from a course and refund their money at any time for any reasonStudents enrolled in classes are entitled to free open mics at West Side Comedy ClubGraduation shows are taped, students who bring at least four (4) people are will receive their tape for free, otherwise they are subject to a $25 tape fee.Please be sure to read through our FAQ page for additional policiesIf you have any additional questions feel free to reach out to us using the contact form or by emailing [email protected]*scheduling subject to change
- Saturday November 9th 12:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- EDDIE BRILL COMEDY WORKSHOP
- Join comedian Eddie Brill for a 5-hour intensive workshop where you will receive individual coaching on the spot from Eddie, as well as from fellow classmates. This workshop allows for a unique student-teacher perspective in the process of building a firm foundation for you to easily understand how to truly be yourself onstage.Please come prepared with at least 5 minutes of material. About Eddie Brill: Eddie Brill is a well respected and very funny stand up comedian here in the USA and abroad.For seventeen years, he worked on The Late Show with David Letterman. He was the audience warm-up and for eleven of those years he was the Stand Up Comedy Talent Coordinator. Eddie has taped more than 100 TV shows in six different countries, including ten appearances on The Late Show and on an Emmy nominated episode of the FX hit series, “Louie.”He has been seen in many films including, “30 Years To Life” with Tracy Morgan. A 3-time MAC award winner for Outstanding Male Comic in NYC, Eddie was the architect and Creative Director of The Great American Comedy Festival which honors Johnny Carson in his hometown of Norfolk, NE.Along with Norman Lear, Eddie helped create the comedy writing program at Emerson College in Boston.He has hosted his own podcasts and is now the interviewer for the American Comedy Archives.Student Testimonials:"Just wanted to thank you for a great workshop yesterday.Your feedback was really helpful, incredibly encouraging, and lifted my spirit!I really really appreciated it. I feel extra motivated to keep putting in the work.”"Just wanted to reach out and thank you again for doing your workshop. I had a great time and learned a lot. It was very cool to see other comedians and help them with their bits while also getting a lot of great feedback on my own set."Policies: Payment is required to complete the registration process; No Refunds, No Exchanges, No Cancellations (No semester roll-overs).We reserve the right to remove anyone from a course and refund their money at any time for any reason.Please be sure to read through our FAQ page for additional policies. If you have any additional questions feel free to reach out to us using the contact form or by emailing [email protected]*scheduling & location subject to change
- Saturday November 9th 06:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- New Talent Showcase
- Come see some hilarious up-and-comers perform alongside our club regulars and headliners. Discover the comedy stars of tomorrow today with our New Talent Showcase!Two Item Minimum Per Person.
- Saturday November 23rd 06:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- New Talent Showcase
- Come see some hilarious up-and-comers perform alongside our club regulars and headliners. Discover the comedy stars of tomorrow today with our New Talent Showcase!Two Item Minimum Per Person.
- Sunday November 24th 07:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- New Talent Showcase
- Come see some hilarious up-and-comers perform alongside our club regulars and headliners. Discover the comedy stars of tomorrow today with our New Talent Showcase!Two Item Minimum Per Person.
- Monday November 25th 07:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- Comics Helping Comics! A Panel Conversation
- Join us November 25th at 7 pm at West Side Comedy Club for another installment of:Comics Helping Comics! Our panel of industry veterans will offer words of wisdom, anecdotal stories, and provide insight into what has and has not worked for them on their comedy journeys. Attendees will be able to ask questions, and take advantage of our panel's combined wealth of knowledge. We hope to see you there!
- Monday November 25th 08:15PM
- F Comedy Club
- Felicia Hates Me
- Join us for a free, fun night of feedback, gong-show style. Will you be Passed, or will Felicia be Pissed? Comics will have the chance to get their name drawn to perform in front of West Side Comedy Club booker, Felicia Madison. Felicia will stop comics when she sees fit to provide feedback, and who knows - if you impress her, you may end up on at an audition showcase!The show will run 90 minutes, please be prepared to stay for the duration of the show.No Food or Drink service
- Thursday December 5th 07:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- FUNY Records Album Recording
- Join us for a Live Album Recording, featuring a fantastic lineup of comics telling Holiday Jokes! Fun for everyone, come have a laugh!Must arrive 30 minutes prior to showtime to allow for proper preparation for recordingTwo Item Minimum Per Person Required.Lineup subject to change.
- Sunday December 8th 06:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- Brian Scott McFadden's Catch A Rising Star
- For the last 6-weeks, these comics have been working with Brian Scott McFadden to advance their skills as comedians and polish their 5-minute sets. Come have a laugh with them and celebrate their hard work!
- Monday December 9th 07:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- VIRTUAL: Five with Felicia Madison
- Tighten your Five Minute Set & Further Develop your Unique Voice. Join FUNY Standup Founder, Comedian, & the booker of West Side Comedy Club, Felicia Madison for an Online, 2-week course, December 9th & 16th.Felicia, will work with students on their tight five, honing their unique voice and onstage persona, getting them club ready. This class is for students who are working to advance their careers in comedy. Please come prepared to the first week with a 5-minute-set.EARLY BIRD PRICING IS AVAILBLE THROUGH NOVEMBER 9th, PLEASE REACH OUT TO [email protected] FOR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT CODE TESTIMONIALS ABOUT FELICIA: “Felicia and F Comedy have helped me progress as a comic. The mics have been a great place for me to work out new material. The shows are always awesome, they got me seen by the booker and passed at the club. I feel fortunate to have found Felicia when I did because F Comedy club is such a fun club to be a part of.” - OLGA NAMER“F Comedy club got me into West Side Comedy Club, but the reason I love it is the community. It’s very friendly and supportive, which isn’t always easy to foster in this business! Thank you, Felicia.” - SAM MORRISON““F Comedy and Felicia helped me to be seen and passed by club bookers in NYC. It's an amazing, professional, and helpful place to grow as a comic in NYC. It's a resource that more comics should take advantage of every week.” - JAY JURDENSession schedule: Monday, December 9, 7 pm, onlineMonday, December 16, 7 pm, onlinePolicies: Class is for 18+No Refunds, No Exchanges, No Cancellations (No semester roll-overs).We reserve the right to remove anyone from a course and refund their money at any time for any reason.Students who enroll are entitled to free open mics at West Side Comedy Club.Online classes are subject to being recorded. Please be sure to read through our FAQ page for additional policies.If you have any additional questions feel free to reach out to us using the contact form or by emailing [email protected]
- Sunday December 15th 06:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- Comedy for Teens! Graduation Show
- For the last six weeks, this group of very funny teenagers have been working on their stage presence, public speaking skills and overall sense of confidence as they crafted their first 5-minute comedy set!!! This show is the culmination of all their hard work, so come out, have a laugh and support the next generation of Standup Comedians!
- Monday December 16th 05:30PM
- F Comedy Club
- VIRTUAL: Comics Helping Comics! A Panel Conversation
- Join us December 16th at 5:30 pm - online for a specal installment of:Comics Helping Comics! Our panel will includie Entertainment Lawyer, Howard Leib along with Felicia Madison (and others TBA) as they discuss and answer questions relating to why it is important to have a good laywer, and what is going on in the legal landscape that may effect comedians and the comedy industry. As always our panel will offer their words of wisdom, anecdotal stories, and provide insight while Attendees will be able to ask questions, and take advantage of our panel's combined wealth of knowledge. We hope to see you there!