How to Write a Sketch with Fernando A. Funes
How to Write a Sketch with Fernando A. Funes
An Introductory Sketch Class
Date: Saturday, May 4 to Saturday, May 25 | 4-Week Class + Table Read
Time: 3pm to 6pm
Location: The Lyric Hyperion 2106 Hyperion Ave.
Cost: $120
Capacity and Refund Policy: 16 spots available Refund Policy: No refunds 72 hours prior to the event
The Details: This 4-week workshop will teach some of the core principles of comedy sketch writing with the purpose of reading a piece of original finished written work in front of a live audience. The primary goal of this workshop will be to write original sketches in class and take it from page to stage in just four classes. We will go over:
How to write a sketch for the stage
How to think of ideas for sketches
How to write first drafts of sketches
How to edit your sketch
How to pitch ideas on a sketch that is not yours
How to promote your sketch show
No prior experience necessary but welcome. Writers of other varieties – poets, playwrights, screenwriters, short story writers, novelists, etc. – are also welcomed and encouraged to attend.