Sketch Writing: The Basics (Thursdays 8-10 pm; Beginning May 8, 2025)

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Sketch Writing: The Basics (Thursdays 8-10 pm; Beginning May 8, 2025)

$250.00

Sketch Writing: The Basics is designed to help you construct engaging comedy sketches with memorable concepts, characters, and scenarios.

Eight Week Class - Thursdays 8-10 pm; Starting 5/8/2025

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By the end of this class, you will feel empowered to develop distinctive characters and gain confidence in defining strong premises, understanding the rules of a scene, and writing a compelling script that flows seamlessly from beginning to end. Join us to enhance your comedy writing skills, boost your confidence, and connect with a community of like-minded individuals!

Instructors: Amechi Ngwe & Jesse Garson

Class Topics:

  • Using improv to generate characters and sketch ideas

  • Basic sketch structure

  • Recognizing & developing the game of the scene

  • Creating dynamic characters

  • Providing and accepting feedback on scripts

Schedule: This eight-week, in-person course will be held on Thursdays from 8-10 pm beginning Thursday, May 8. This class will include six weeks of instruction and a two-week writing lab. The class will conclude with a public student showcase featuring a table read of selected scripts. The Student Showcase for this class is tentatively set for Saturday, July 19, at 5:30 pm.

Prerequisite: Level 1 Improv or the equivalent coursework at another training center is recommended but optional.

Supplies: This is a writing class. A laptop computer is highly recommended. If you cannot access a laptop, please bring a notebook & pen to each class.

Code of Conduct: All students must follow the Station Theater Student & Performer Handbook policies.

Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older.

Refunds: All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable, but students may defer enrollment to a future class.

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STATION IMPROV & SKETCH COMEDY THEATER

2219 Crockett St #C2 | Houston, TX 77007
StationTheater.com | info@stationtheater.com | 832.786.0413

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

It is located next to Toros HTX Soccer on Crockett between Taylor and Hemphill Streets.

Street parking is available along Crockett, Hemphill, Summer, and Taylor Streets. Make sure to check street signs for parking availability. Please be mindful when parking in front of area homes, as some driveways are difficult to see.

The #30 bus stops at Sawyer and Shearn Streets, approximately a two-minute walk from our theater.

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