09-01-2024 to 09-30-2024

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Improve Your Performance Skills with Denise Grayson - a Four week course
  • Saturday September 7th 11:30AM
  • FUNY Standup
  • Improve Your Performance Skills with Denise Grayson - a Four week course
  • Stand-up comedy appears to be the most simplistic of all the arts. It’s in fact, puzzlingly difficult. It combines two elements, writing and the exposition of your words. In this masterclass you will get in contact with your body and voice. The connection with your own physicality is in fact the key to your connection with your audience. There’s just you. This class will help you tune your instrument. It will open you up and free your voice. Learned exercises, observations and repetition will enable you to feel at one with both your audience and yourself. You will acquire good habits. Denise works with each student individually. Students also learn from watching one another. For decades Denise has been helping performers elevate their work.EARLY BIRD PRICING AVAILBLE THROUGH AUGUST 1st - PLEASE REACH OUT TO [email protected] FOR DISCOUNT CODEAbout Denise GraysonDenise Grayson is a multi-disciplined actor/producer, and attorney, and founder of Denise Grayson Productions, where feature films in development include Walter Mosley’s sexistential novel, KILLING JOHNNY FRY, Rajiv Shah’s BLOOD AND THE RYE, and Christina Eliopoulos’ MOTHERLAND. Grayson starred in the Academy Award-winning feature THE SOCIAL NETWORK. She can be seen opposite Uma Thurman in Nicol Paone’s THE KILL ROOM and in JT Mollner’s soon to be released STRANGE DARLING. Grayson’s television work includes roles in Showtime’s Shameless, and in the Hallmark and the Lifetime films Pandemic, Though None Go with Me, Dark Desire, and Citizen Jane, to name a few. CARRY TIGER TO MOUNTAIN, a short film which she produced, and stars in, is currently on the festival circuit. She also produced the short films, NASTY, starring Robert Forster, THE CROSSING, and HINDSIGHT, which she also stars in. Grayson, starred in GASLINE, a short film that won the Short Film Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. On stage, she most recently appeared in The Maltese Falcon,The Lady Eve, Casablanca, and in The Thin Man at the Mark Taper Amphitheatre in Los Angeles. A former Wall Street Lawyer, Grayson is a member of the board of Lighthouse International Film Festival, and an acting and stand-up comedy coach. She divides her time between New York and Los Angeles.Session Schedule: Saturday, September 7th, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubSaturday, September 14th, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubSaturday, September 21st, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubSaturday, September 28th, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubStudent Testimonials: I began work with Denise Grayson even before my debut at the "Comic Strip" more than 19 years ago. Though many of us think we are natural performers (certainly I did), there is so much to learn about performance, poise and being real on stage and speaking in front of groups. She has helped my performance in myriad ways over these 19 years. I have now performed over 900 times at "The Strip" and clubs all over America, and been lucky enough to land 2 National commercials. She is so helpful in so many ways as to our public and private performance. Working with her is an excellent investment. My most hardy endorsement.- Michael Rakosi, Stand-Up ComicMy background is in production and I was selected by the American Film Institute to attend its Directing Workshop for Women. Denise was crucial during the entire process from pre-production to production of my DWW film. Analyzing the script and discussing the characters' motivations with Denise really enriched the process and increased my love for this art. Then it only got better when she visited the set and we were able to rehearse scenes with the actors. I am really looking forward to working with Denise on my future projects.- Juliana Penaranda-Loftus, Producer and DirectorDenise has brought out the best in me and allowed me to recognize my own strengths. With her guidance I realized nothing is impossible. She has helped me succeed in both business and personal relationships and the best part is she didn’t direct change but rather helped me focus and realize I held the answer. She is a gem.- Robert Jay Nemrow, Esq., AttorneyPolicies: 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 in class are entitled to free open mics at West Side Comedy Club.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 policies.If 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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EDDIE BRILL COMEDY WORKSHOP
  • Sunday September 8th 12:00PM
  • FUNY Standup
  • 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
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Improve Your Performance Skills with Denise Grayson - a Four week course
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Women's Standup Class
  • Sunday September 15th 11:00AM
  • FUNY Standup
  • Women's Standup Class
  • 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.
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Comedy 101 with Chanel Ali
  • Sunday September 15th 02:00PM
  • FUNY Standup
  • 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.Our 6-week 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. The course concludes with a show at West Side Comedy Club, providing students the opportunity 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. 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 AUGUST 1st - 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: Sunday, September 15th, 2 pm – 4:30 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubSunday, September 22nd, 2 pm – 4:30 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubSunday, September 29th, 2 pm – 4:30 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubSunday, October 6th, 2 pm – 4:30 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubSunday, October 13th, 2 pm – 4:30 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubSunday, October 20th, 2 pm – 4:30 pm, at West Side Comedy Club****please note we skip the weekend of July 7th - enjoy the long weekend!Performance date*: October 27th, 6 p.m at West Side Comedy ClubPolicies: 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.Graduation 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 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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Tight Five Workshop with Cory Kahaney
  • Monday September 16th 07:00PM
  • FUNY Standup
  • Tight Five Workshop with Cory Kahaney
  • A polished tight five is important for to help you impress bookers, get noticed for late night, and makes for quality social media content.Join Cory Kahaney for an evening workshop, focused on leveling-up your tight-five set. Students should come prepared with material, as they will have the opportunity to get on stage, perform, and receive feedback from Cory.This course is intended for comedians who are already working at their craft and have a strong understanding of joke writing and a five minute set they are looking to refine and polish. EARLY BIRD PRICING AVAILBLE THROUGH AUGUST 1st - PLEASE REACH OUT TO [email protected] FOR DISCOUNT CODEAbout Cory Kahaney:Cory Kahaney has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and David Letterman. Other television appearances include CONAN, This Week at the Comedy Cellar, The View and The Late, Late Show. with Craig Ferguson.Cory was a grand finalist NBC’s Last Comic Standing and a semifinalist on America’s got Talent. She has comedy specials on Comedy Central and HBO.As a public speaker, Cory presented a Tedx called “The Joke that Saved my Life” chronicling her journey from domestic abuse to a comedy career.Other talks include: “Don’t tell Jerry Lewis women are funny”; a multimedia presentation of rare archival footage. It is a celebration of the brilliant pioneer comediennes, their triumphs, and sacrifices effectively paving the way for today’s women in standup comedy.Awards: voted best comedian in NYC by Backstage Magazine and Best female comedian by the Manhattan Association of Cabarets. Cory has also been featured numerous times at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, the Johnny Carson Festival, The Halifax comedy Festival and every year at the Nantucket Comedy Festival. 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]
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New Talent Showcase
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Improve Your Performance Skills with Denise Grayson - a Four week course
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Women's Standup Class
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Comedy 101 with Chanel Ali
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New Talent Showcase
  • Sunday September 22nd 07:00PM
  • FUNY Standup
  • 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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Felicia Hates Me
  • Sunday September 22nd 09:00PM
  • FUNY Standup
  • 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
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JOE DEVITO WRITING WORKSHOP: HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR MATERIAL
  • Monday September 23rd 06:00PM
  • FUNY Standup
  • JOE DEVITO WRITING WORKSHOP: HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR MATERIAL
  • Joe DeVito will show you how to get even more out of your best material. You’ll learn how to:Expand your premisesDevelop tags & more punchlinesFind callbacks that workEdit to increase laughs per minuteTailor material to your unique voiceYou’ll take these techniques with you to use again and again.Students should come prepared with written-out samples of their material (or ideas), along with extra paper and pens. Phones and laptops will be melted into doorstops!EARLY BIRD PRICING AVAILBLE THROUGH AUGUST 15th - PLEASE REACH OUT TO [email protected] FOR DISCOUNT CODE About Joe DeVito Joe DeVito has been a nationally touring comedian for over 15 years, with TV credits including The Late Late Show, Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central, and more. He is a writer and regular panelist for the hit “Gutfeld!” show, and his special for Dry Bar Comedy has over 12 million views online.Joe has lead dozens of comedy writing classes and workshops in NYC, and is a sought-after coach for one-on-one sessions.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]
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VIRTUAL: Satire Writing with Ginny Hogan
  • Saturday September 28th 12:00PM
  • FUNY Standup
  • 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 AUGUST 26th - PLEASE REACH OUT TO [email protected] FOR DISCOUNT CODEPolicies: 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
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New Talent Showcase
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Women's Standup Class
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Comedy 101 with Chanel Ali
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New Talent Showcase
  • Sunday September 29th 07:00PM
  • FUNY Standup
  • 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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Comics Helping Comics! A Panel Conversation
  • Monday September 30th 05:30PM
  • FUNY Standup
  • Comics Helping Comics! A Panel Conversation
  • Join us September 30th at 5:30 pm at West Side Comedy Club for another installment of:Comics Helping Comics! Our panel of industry veterans, including Eddie Brill, Felicia Madison, Josh Ohana & K.P Anderson as they discsuss working in tv and beyond; these four 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!
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