Stand-up comedy masterclass: Techniques for comedians

Ready to move beyond the basics in this Stand-Up Comedy Masterclass?

The Stand-Up Comedy Masterclass is designed for comedians who already have some experience performing and want to strengthen their material, stagecraft and performance skills.

This is a course for people with stand-up comedy experience.

About the facilitator

This workshop is run by multi award winning comedian, Dave Crisante, who is the director of the Sydney Comedy School. Dave is a regular at comedy festivals across Australia, and runs 10 solo shows, as well as five ensemble shows in Sydney and beyond.

He has trained thousands of comedians on techniques to improve their material. In the workshop, we'll explore a range of advanced stand-up techniques used by professional comedians that you can use straight away to create stronger performances and more memorable sets.

Each masterclass is different and will focus on advanced techniques that you can use to upgrade your material and take your comedy to the next level.

Topics may include:

• Crowdwork

• Character and persona

• Storytelling techniques

• Delivery and performance

• Stage presence

• Act-outs

• Audience connection

• Set structure

• Writing stronger punchlines

• Creating memorable moments

• Impactful callbacks

The exact content will vary based on the experience level, interests and goals of the comedians attending.

Who is this for?

• Graduates of stand-up comedy courses

• Comedians performing at open mics

• Performers developing longer sets, including creating their own shows

• Anyone looking to improve their comedy skills

What to expect

• Practical exercises

• Writing activities

• Performance drills

• Mic work

• Group discussion

• Feedback and coaching

• Advanced comedy concepts you can immediately apply to your material

Numbers are strictly limited to ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate and receive feedback.

If you are new to comedy, perhaps consider one of the below activities instead:

• Stand-Up and Perform course - learn comedy and perform in a grad show

• Our joke writing course

• Or our free* drop-in class

• Our monthly Joke Lab get togethers