Introduction to Character Writing and Acting Class

Introduction to Character Writing and Performance (No Experience Required) $199 for 6 Weeks.

6 Week Comedic Character Writing and Acting Class in South Florida. Each Class will take place on Wednesday at 8PM-10PM.

This course is an introduction to writing and performing characters. In this course students will explore multiple comedic character writing techniques as well as performance and acting methods to turn funny ides into full length character pieces. NO prior writing, acting, or improv experience is necessary, but please bring any character ideas, funny voices, or other ideas you may already be thinking about to the first class. Students are strongly encouraged to come prepared with something to write with and on to every class.

Who is this class for?

If you are a fan of comedy and curious of how sketch shows like Saturday Night Live create and generate characters every week this class if for you! Are you a fan of Saturday Night Live, Mad TV, or Key & Peele and want to write character pieces like they do? Sign Up. If you are a stand up comedian looking to hone your craft, character class is a great way to add to your comedic arsenal and sharpen up your bits.

In this course we will cover multiple approaches and styles to character work such as impressions, characters inspired by pop culture, conceptual characters, characters inspired by observation, characters inspired by family members or friends, and more.

Each week Barry Rosenblum will teach you a new way to write and perform character pieces and then give time in the class to focus on acting and writing exercises using the new format he has taught. He will be there to help you overcome any idea generation, acting, or writing problems you incur.

About Barry Rosenblum

Barry is a professional actor and improviser with most of his training at UCB in New York City. He was trained and then played on a number of Harold Teams in New York City for 2 years. He is a director of one of Sick Puppies Comedy’s main stage teams, Miniature Giant. He also runs a sketch comedy page called Thrifty Pictures. He is an expert in writing, Stand Up comedy, Sketch and Improvisation. His team has performed at a number of festivals and we are lucky to have him as part of the Sick Puppies Comedy faculty.

WHY SICK PUPPIES?

Every class takes place in our home theater and studio at Center Stage Boca. Enjoy getting comfortable on a professional stage.
You get to see all Sick Puppies Comedy shows for free! You generally save at least $240 during your 6 weeks as a student.
Receive discounts on special events and workshops held by Sick Puppies Comedy.
Professional Instructors. Every Instructor is a cast member of Sick Puppies Comedy.
Sick Puppies comedy performs and teaches nationally.

Take the classes for fun.

Take the classes for growth.

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Call 954-667-7735 with questions.

All sales are final. No Refunds. You may be able to request a transfer or credit towards another class, but the request must be made in writing.