Learn how to write, polish and perform your own stand-up comedy set.
About this Event Learn stand-up comedy over 5-evenings from Sunday to
Thursday, 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm, from January 19 to 23, 2020. You’ll
get the SHKK comedy manual, our complementary online course, video of
your graduating performance, and lots of coaching from our resident
comedy coach, guest comedian, and returning alumnus. “It was simply
the best thing I’ve done career wise.” – Gavin Sempel (National
Raw Comedy Finalist) Pre-Course: Online course access Access the
entire content on your phone or PC ahead of the course. This online
course includes videos, activities and discussion to ensure you don't
feel like a noob on day 1. Learn more, by clicking here . Day 1:
Sunday – The Basics, Finding Yourself, Joke Structure and
Preparation Introduction to the basics of stand-up comedy and the
jargon of the comedic industry before launching into the deep end with
your very own mini set. Then, it’s time to learn the
‘Normal-Normal-Twist’ technique and get your creative juices
flowing! Day 2: Monday – Generating Content and Building Confidence
Learn to gauge your audience and how to recognise and manage taboo
topics while learning confidence building/fear smashing techniques.
You’ll also get input on your set from our guest comedian. Day 3:
Tuesday – Delivery and Controlling a Room Learn to write a strong
open to your comedy set. Tonight students will also have the
opportunity to refine some of their own writing, and learn about the
open mic circuit, the Adelaide Fringe Festival, Melbourne
International Comedy Festival, and life after graduation with the
returning alumnus. You'll also learn how to deal with a heckler. Day
4: Wednesday – The Close and Graduation Preparation Closing your set
strong is this night's goal, as well as putting the extra polish on
tomorrow night's graduation performance. Day 5: Thursday –
Graduation Night and Performance The moment you have been working
toward! Perform your stand-up comedy routine in front of family and
friends, conquer your fears and perform alongside three professional
stand-up comedians. Watch previous graduation videos by clicking here
. Post Course: Punchlines Comedy Club and Festivals Graduates of the
School of Hard Knock Knocks also get the opportunity to be paid to
perform at the School of Hard Knock Knocks' own comedy room,
Punchlines Comedy Club. What's more, the school produces shows at the
Adelaide Fringe Festival and Melbourne International Comedy Festival,
as part of ‘The Best Of’ show. Be part of a life changing
experience AND get paid in the process!
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