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Four-Week Standup Intensive with Clayton Fletcher
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VIRTUAL: Clean Comedy Workshop with William Kean
  • Saturday February 1st 01:00PM
  • F Comedy Club
  • VIRTUAL: Clean Comedy Workshop with William Kean
  • !@#$ing Hell!Having trouble writing comedy that isn't sexual, polarizing, or centered around the latest global tragedy? This is the workshop for you. You'll learn the most common reasons people fall into dirty comedy habits and the professional benefits of some clean material in your repertoire. Additionally, everyone will be led through exercises that help convert dirty material into a cheeky more family friendly version and techniques for creating cleaner comedy in general without feeling like you've gone full "Golly Gee Willikers" modeEARLY BIRD PRICING AVAILBLE THROUGH JANUARY 3RD - 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+This class will be held online - a zoom link will be sent out prior to class. 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]
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Comedy 101 with Chanel Ali
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New Talent Showcase
  • Sunday February 2nd 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.
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VIRTUAL Comedy 101 with Chanel Ali
  • Wednesday February 5th 07:00PM
  • F Comedy Club
  • VIRTUAL Comedy 101 with Chanel Ali
  • Are you interested in becoming a comic? Do you need to brush up on your skills? Join us for Comedy 101, where our instructors focus on the basics, and students begin to find their voice and define their style onstage.This 4-week, online course reviews topics including where to find material, joke structures, writing skills & stage presence, the basics of crafting a set, and how to be in the moment. Our instructors are all working comics themselves with credits to their name; they can speak directly to the industry as it is today. At FUNY, The StandUp Comedy School, we are passionate about being funny. EARLY BIRD PRICING AVAILBLE THROUGH JANUARY 5th - PLEASE REACH OUT TO [email protected] FOR DISCOUNT CODEAbout Chanel Ali:Chanel is a standup comedian who blossomed on the Philadelphia circuit before taking her commanding stage presence to NYC. She has two Comedy Central specials, she was a Just For Laughs New Face, and she’s passed at most NYC comedy clubs. Testimonials about Chanel’s Teaching:“As a big fan of standup comedy, I’ve always wanted to try it but felt insecure about my ability to do so, so having Chanel guide me along the way was extremely helpful. She is kind hearted, vulnerable & open about her own experiences, and, most importantly, knows the ins-and-outs of being hilarious in a way that is easy to understand. If you’re looking for a safe space to let yo freak flag fly and explore the hilarious person you think you are, you won’t find a better teacher or class in NYC”“Taking Chanel’s class was so awesome! I’m a little more experienced in comedy and was still able to get awesome insights from Chanel.”“Incredible. I’ve wanted to be a comedian forever and now I get to be, thanks to Chanel. I never would’ve worked up the nerve without her guidance. She made my comedy dreams come true and I will never be the same.”Session schedule: Wednesday, February 5th, 7 pm – 9:30 pm, onlineWednesday, February 12nd, 7 pm – 9:30 pm, onlineWednesday, February 19th, 7 pm – 9:30 pm, onlineWednesday, February 26th, 7 pm – 9:30 pm, onlinePolicies: Class is for 18+This Class will be held online - a zoom link will be sent out prior to the start. No Refunds, No Exchanges, No Cancellations (No semester roll-overs).This class does not have a performance showcase at the end. 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.Please note end times are subject to change based on class size.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]
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Four-Week Standup Intensive with Clayton Fletcher
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Comedy 101 with Chanel Ali
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VIRTUAL: Comedy 101 with Chanel Ali
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Four-Week Standup Intensive with Clayton Fletcher
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VIRTUAL: Satire Writing with Ginny Hogan
  • Sunday February 16th 01:00PM
  • F Comedy Club
  • VIRTUAL: Satire Writing with Ginny Hogan
  • Join New Yorker Shouts & Murmur contributor Ginny Hogan for a three hour seminar on satire writing. In this class, she'll explain the basic elements of a short satire piece and walk the students through a few of her favorite examples. She'll also review some of the most common mistakes made in the editing/pitching process. Each student will come with several ideas, and together, the class will help each other brainstorm beats for one of them. By the end of the session, students will be well on their way to writing a full satire piece.A Zoom link will be sent out prior to the start of the workshop.EARLY BIRD PRICING AVAILABLE THROUGH JANUARY 31ST - PLEASE REACH OUT TO [email protected] FOR DISCOUNT CODEAbout Ginny:Ginny is a NYC-based writer and stand up comedian. She is a regular contributor for The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The Cut, The New York Times, The Nation, Cosmopolitan, The Observer, McSweeney's, The Daily Beast, Vulture, and Comedy Central. Her first stand up special REGRESSION is now streaming on Amazon, Apple TV, and more. She currently writes the politics newsletter for Betches, and has her own newsletter—Mutual—which is a mix of satire, politics, ramblings, sobriety, and anything else on her mind.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 reasonPlease note end times are subject to change based on class size.Online courses are subject to being recorded and utilized at the discretion of the instructor & FUNY StandupStudents 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]
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VIRTUAL: Comedy 101 with Chanel Ali
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ADVANCED WEEKEND INTENSIVE WITH EDDIE BRILL
  • Saturday February 22nd 12:00PM
  • F Comedy Club
  • ADVANCED WEEKEND INTENSIVE WITH EDDIE BRILL
  • “You can’t teach someone to be funny, you either have it or you don’t! Yet you can help funny people thrive.”-comedian/producer/writer Eddie BrillIn addition to being an internationally touring comic for forty years, and a frequent host of corporate events, Eddie was the Talent Coordinator for the "Late Show with David Letterman and former creative director/architect of the Great American Comedy Festival.Eddie has also been interviewing the comedy stars for the American Comedy Archives, and producing stand-up comedy specials for major platforms.He has been running a one-of-a-kind workshop around the world since 1998. Eddie facilitates an honest and intense feedback session which highlights the key elements towards gaining the insight and understanding necessary in developing and retooling your work.  Both verbally and most importantly, non-verbally.The strength of this kind of workshop is how we learn so much about ourselves from the feedback we share and hearing the perceptions of others.For the first time, Eddie will be running a “comedy camp.”An intensive two-day weekend of workshopping and a show a week later with an audience.This once-in-a-lifetime experience is reserved for those with stage experience and the yearning to be the best at what we do.INDIVIDUALS WHO REGISTER UP MUST SUBMIT A TAPE OF PERFORMANCE PRIOR TO CLASS FOR APPROVAL. Tapes can be sent to [email protected] BIRD PRICING AVAILABLE THROUGH JANUARY 22ND - PLEASE REACH OUT TO [email protected] FOR DISCOUNT CODESession Schedule: Saturday, February 22nd, 12 pm – 5 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubSunday, February 23rd, 12 pm – 5 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubPerformance date*:Sunday, February 23rd 8 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubStudent 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."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.Policies: INDIVIDUALS WHO REGISTER UP MUST SUBMIT A TAPE OF PERFORMANCE PRIOR TO CLASS FOR APPROVAL. Tapes can be sent to [email protected] 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 reasonPlease note end times are subject to change based on class size.Students 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.Students will receive a recording of their set from the graduation showPlease 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
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Clayton Fletcher and Friends
  • Saturday February 22nd 06:00PM
  • F Comedy Club
  • Clayton Fletcher and Friends
  • For the past four weeks, club favorite Clayton Fletcher has been leading our very popular Stand-Up Comedy Intensive. This performance showcases Clayton and his students doing their very best material alongside some of our other hilarious club regulars.  
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ADVANCED WEEKEND INTENSIVE WITH EDDIE BRILL
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Chanel Ali's Newcomers
  • Sunday February 23rd 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! 
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Eddie Brill & Friends
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Comedy 201 with Brian Scott McFadden
  • Monday February 24th 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 JANUARY 24th - 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, February 24th, 6 pm – 8 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubMonday, March 3rd, 6 pm –8 pm , at West Side Comedy ClubMonday, March 10th, 6 pm – 8 pm , at West Side Comedy ClubMonday, March 17th, 6 pm – 8 pm , at West Side Comedy ClubMonday, March 24th, 6 pm – 8 pm, at West Side Comedy Club Monday, March 31st, 6 pm – 8 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubPerformance date*: "TBD" 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 reasonPlease note end times are subject to change based on class size.Students 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.Students will receive a recording of their set from the graduation show 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
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Tour Planning Seminar with Adam Gabel
  • Monday February 24th 08:15PM
  • F Comedy Club
  • Tour Planning Seminar with Adam Gabel
  • TAKE YOUR ACT ON THE ROAD! Are you tired of performing for the same crowds every night? Do you want to expand your audience while getting to see the country? Curious if your Congestion Pricing joke will get laughs from the people of Alabama? Now is the time to take your act on the road! To be a successful Headlining Comedian your act will need to to appeal to a variety of audiences, not just those who have your same experiences. You can’t fill a 300 seat Comedy Club in the Midwest 5 times in a weekend if the people there don’t understand what your talking about. There’s no better way to find out if your style and material resonates with different markets than to get out there NOW and test it. Don’t wait until your one joke goes viral to find out that the rest of your act has limited appeal.This seminar, taught by a New York Comedian with over 20 years of Touring Experience Adam Gabel, will show you how to plan your own tour with Comedy Clubs, Corporate Gigs and One Nighters, and help you manage all the necessary aspects that go into Road Work, including Booking, Promotion, Travel Expenses and Merch Sales. Get educated on how to expand your network beyond your home turf and parlay your position in your home Comedy Scene into a solid foundation across the country; Understand the different types of monetary arrangements and how to increase your earnings beyond just what Comedy Bookers pay; Learn the difference between planning your Feature Set for a weekend at a Road Club and a Headlining a One Nighter; Discover the numerous types of active and passive promotion; And most importantly make yourself the type of Comedian that can be equally comfortable in any environment. Don’t miss this important seminar that can help you increase your bookings and prepare you for the Big Time.EARLY BIRD PRICING AVAILABLE THROUGH JANUARY 24th - PLEASE REACH OUT TO [email protected] FOR DISCOUNT CODEAbout the Instructor:Adam Gabel is quickly gaining attention among comedy fans as "The Guy with The Voice and The Hat". His quick wit, charming stage presence and off kilter delivery has earned him frequent comparisons to Mitch Hedberg and Steven Wright. Since beginning Stand Up in New York City in 2014, the Brooklyn Native has become a regular at New York’s West Side and Grisly Pear Comedy Clubs, has been Featured in the Make Me Laugh and Hoboken Comedy Festivals as well as The World Series of Comedy, and has made a name for himself at venues across the United States and Canada, all while regularly opening for some of the industry’s most popular comedians and Headlining shows in all 4 Continental Time Zones. Most recently he made his Feature Film debut in the comedy Tomorrow’s Today streaming on Amazon Prime and released his first Comedy Album “None Of This Is True” in October 2023 on Michael Epstein’s Spoke AV Label. When not performing or writing new material, Adam can be found in Brooklyn Parks feeding Quinoa to hipster pigeons.Session Schedule: Monday February 24th from 8:15 PM - 10:15 PM at West Side Comedy ClubPolicies: 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 reasonPlease note end times are subject to change based on class size.Online courses are subject to being recorded and utilized at the discretion of the instructor & FUNY StandupStudents 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]
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VIRTUAL: Comedy 101 with Chanel Ali
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