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- 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 02:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- Comedy 101 with Chanel Ali
- This Class has already begun and is no longer accepting New StudentsCheck out funystandup.com for a full course catalog.
- Sunday October 20th 04:30PM
- F Comedy Club
- Women's Standup Class
- This Class is no longer accepting New Students Check out funystandup.com for a full course catalog.
- 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!