- Wednesday May 1st 05:00PM
- FUNY Standup
- 5-Week Comedy Intensive with Jocelyn Chia
- Want to work on building your comedy toolbox? Are you looking for meaningful feedback on your material? Or are you interested in getting your start as a standup comic but unsure where to start? Join us for a Five-Week Standup Intensive with Jocelyn Chia! Our 5-week course reviews topics including writing skills & stage presence, joke structures, where to find material, and the basics of crafting a set. The course will conclude with a show at West Side Comedy Club, allowing students to perform their 5-minute set in front of a live audience. Please note: Final Performances are recorded and 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.This course is intended for comedians of all levelsAbout Jocelyn Chia: Jocelyn Chia is a Georgetown Law graduate and former M&A attorney, and is now a regular at the best comedy clubs in the world including The Comedy Cellar, Gotham Comedy Club and West Side Comedy Club.She has been featured in Vulture, South China Morning Post, CNN, BBC, New York Times, and the Independent UK. Originally from Singapore, she has also been named one of Singapore’s top comedians by Buro, and is listed as the #1 comedian in Singapore by Best in Singapore as well as Simibest.She has been on the Howard Stern Channel of Sirius XM, MTV, AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live, Fox News Saturday Night, Gutfeld! on Fox News, ABC, TMZ, Vice TV, Discovery+ and Comedy Central.She is managed by Andy Curtain, the head of Live Nation Comedy, Asia-Pacific.Words from Former Students:"I loved the class! I learned a surprising amount about comedy in a short amount of time and I felt so confident by the time of the show. As a first timer, it was exactly what I needed. Jocelyn facilitated a beautiful group culture of approval, acceptance, and creativity amongst us."- Hailey Marino"Jocelyn had crafted the course so perfectly that by week 5 all of us had our set ready for the final performance. She does not hold back on sharing pro tips on generating new material, nailing stage presence and rising through the industry. She created a very supportive environment and many new jokes and punchlines were made while we were laughing our heads off in class."- Macy Kwok."Jocelyn is not only a talented comedian, but also a gifted coach! During her workshop she helped me enhance my skills in both my delivery and writing. She shared her tried and true techniques, and made the whole workshop experience a lot of fun. Jocelyn's encouragement and coaching also helped me audition for and win a residency at a comedy club in NYC!"- Kimberly Blanchard"My feelings about our class can be best summarized in this classic song (I've Had The Time of my Life) My friends who came to our showcase raved about every single set, and remembered jokes from everybody. They were amazed at how we all had such distinct voices, even though lots of us were just starting out and we'd studied with the same person. Jocelyn, you are such a gifted teacher. If you decide to teach again, I'm desperate to give you my money!"- Rebecca Miller"It was a pleasure to take comedy classes with Jocelyn in the Summer of 2019. Jocelyn is simultaneously professional, kind, and frankly just good at what she does, making her an ideal teacher / mentor. I took these classes for fun and to improve my public speaking, which is exactly what I got out of the program. The classes are worth every dollar and the group of women who took the class were genuinely supportive. Highly, highly recommend for those dipping their toes into comedy."- Julia Huebner"Jocelyn crafted the course so perfectly that by week 5 all of us had our set ready for the final performance. She does not hold back on sharing pro tips on generating new materials, nailing stage presence and rising through the industry. She created a very supportive environment and many new jokes and punchlines were made while we were laughing our heads off in class."Session Schedule: Wednesday, May 1st, 5 pm – 7:30 pm at West Side Comedy ClubWednesday, May 8th, 5 pm – 7:30 pm at West Side Comedy ClubWednesday, May 15th, 5 pm – 7:30 pm at West Side Comedy ClubWednesday, May 22nd, 5 pm – 7:30 pm at West Side Comedy ClubWednesday, May 29th, 5 pm – 7:30 pm at West Side Comedy ClubPerformance date*: June 1st, 6 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 be sure to read through our FAQ page for additional policiesCurrently enrolled students may participate in open mics at WSCC for free, as long as they register in advance - please reach out to info@funystandup.com for a discount code.If you have any additional questions feel free to reach out to us using the contact form or by emailing info@funystandup.com*scheduling subject to change
- Saturday May 4th 06:00PM
- FUNY Standup
- New Talent Showcase
- A hilarious evening of stand-up featuring some of our best up-and-comers! This performance showcases our most promising rising talents, who are getting their shot to perform alongside some of our club regulars. See the comedy stars of tomorrow, today!
- Sunday May 5th 06:00PM
- FUNY Standup
- 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!
- Tuesday May 7th 04:00PM
- FUNY Standup
- Comedy Workshop with Olga Namer
- This Workshop is for comedians of all levels looking to improve their skills and confidence on stage. During the two hours, Olga will review the fundamentals of joke structure, provide time for students to perform and receive feedback on their material, and discuss how to craft punchlines that will leave audiences in stitches.In Addition, Olga will share her insights on finding your unique comedic voice, encouraging students to tap into personal experiences and perspectives to create authentic and relatable material.About Olga Namer:Olga Namer is New York based stand up comedian. She was the winner of the Ladies of Laughter in 2018.She has appeared on Gotham Comedy Live and has toured alongside Chelsea Handler and the late Gilbert Gottfried.She also did America's Got Talent season 18, which lead to touring with Howie Mandel.Olga also had the honor of opening for Louis CK.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 be sure to read through the FAQ page on FUNY Standup for additional policies Currently enrolled students may participate in open mics at WSCC for free, as long as they register in advance - please reach out to info@funystandup.com for a discount code.If you have any additional questions feel free to reach out to us using the contact form or by emailing info@funystandup.com
- Saturday May 11th 06:00PM
- FUNY Standup
- New Talent Showcase
- A hilarious evening of stand-up featuring some of our best up-and-comers! This performance showcases our most promising rising talents, who are getting their shot to perform alongside some of our club regulars. See the comedy stars of tomorrow, today!
- Tuesday May 14th 03:00PM
- FUNY Standup
- Clean Comedy, a Seminar with Jason Salmon
- Clean Comedy is not only a rising subgenre of standup comedy. It is a way to broaden your income, enhance your joke writing, and expand your opportunities in show business. This seminar teaches about how to use clean comedy to multiply your opportunity and income without sacrificing your comedy edge. Jason teaches the X’s and O’s of writing clean jokes as well as the ways it can even help you expand material that might not be clean, all while maintaining your own distinct voice.Even if you think clean comedy is not your style, this seminar will help you learn how to enhance that style to make all of your comedy better.Available to Stream Online About Jason Salmon:Jason Salmon has headlined all over the globe including multiple tours performing for the US troops in Europe, Central America, and AfghanistanHe has two standup comedy albums and two specials. His most recent special - BISCUITS and GRAVitY has over a half million views on YouTubeHe’s been featured on Red Dead Redemption 2, Orange is the New Black, Wu Tang, Amy Sedaris, 30 Rock, Girls5Eva, on HBO & Comedy CentralHe's Texas born, and NYC based and his comedy has been described as “…like getting the best advice you’ve ever gotten…from the dumbest guy you know.”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 policiesCurrently enrolled students may participate in open mics at WSCC for free, as long as they register in advance - please reach out to info@funystandup.com for a discount code.If you have any additional questions feel free to reach out to us using the contact form or by emailing info@funystandup.com
- Saturday May 18th 06:00PM
- FUNY Standup
- New Talent Showcase
- A hilarious evening of stand-up featuring some of our best up-and-comers! This performance showcases our most promising rising talents, who are getting their shot to perform alongside some of our club regulars. See the comedy stars of tomorrow, today!
- Sunday May 19th 06:00PM
- FUNY Standup
- Comedy 101 for Teens with Joe Matarese Graduation Show
- For the last six weeks, Comedian Joe Matarese has been working with a group of very funny teenagers as they craft their first 5-minute comedy set. This show is their final performce, so come out, have a laugh and support the next generation of Standup Comedians!
- Sunday May 19th 08:00PM
- FUNY Standup
- 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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