Beginner Stand Up Comedy

Duration: 6 weeks
Schedule: Fridays, 6pm - 8pm
Special Event: Week 6 will feature a friends and family performance!
Cost: $180

No experience needed! Learn stand up comedy! From writing killer jokes to nailing your stage presence, this course covers everything you need to know to work the crowd and overcome those pesky stage fright jitters. Get ready to take the mic and bring the laughs!

• Joke Writing: Crafting punchlines, setups, and your comedic voice
• Overcoming Stage Fright: Strategies to manage and reduce anxiety.
• Audience Interaction: Techniques for engaging and connecting with your audience.
• Performance Skills: Learn timing, delivery, and pacing
• Final Showcase Preparation: Put it all together for a live performance in front of friends and family!

Meet your instructor: George Ferido has performed all over the country, including at The Legendary Ice House in Pasadena and The Voodoo Comedy Playhouse in Denver, Colorado. Since 2016 He has produced over 250 shows across more than 20 venues throughout the region including the world famous Ontario Improv. In 2018 the Long Beach Acting and Film Association recognized George for his "Contributions to Film and Comedy" and in 2024 George became a Comedy Mentor with the Riverside Arts Council.