Stand-Up Writing 2: Continued Coaching | Saturdays @ 2:30PM
18 years of age and Up
Saturdays 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Starts August 3rd
**Graduation show Saturday September 14th**
Description:
Stand-Up Writing 2:Continued Coaching
Do you set aside time each week to work on your comedy craft? “Continued Coaching” will push you to write smarter material, help hone your comedic voice, and figure out your persona. Write new material every week and get feedback on your work from instructors and peers. Meet a new network of people who have similar goals to you and find a new open mic buddy. Let’s set aside that time to work on your craft in a low stakes environment with firm constructive criticism to help you move forward toward your comedy goals.
Must have completed Comedy Plex Stand Up One or have been performing Stand Up for at least one year.
Student perks include:
-Free tickets to all Comedy Plex shows during the class session
-Discounts on soft drink, and water at the Comedy Plex bar
About your instructor:
Angie McMahon is a veteran of the Chicago Improv and Sketch comedy scene. She has been teaching sketch writing and stand up at the famed Second City for 11 years. She founded CIC Theater, where she was the Executive Director and Board President for 13 years. Her comedy Festival “Snubfest” ran for 11 years with such amazing alumni like TJ Miller, Cameron Esposito, and Josh Johnson to name a few. Notable sponsors of the festival included MySpace Comedy, Audible, RoofTop Comedy, Mikey O Productions, Zanies, Laugh Factory, Lincoln Lodge, and the Comedy Bar. She has performed with Nora Dunn, Julia Sweeney, Jay Mohr, Andy Kindler, Stephen Tobolowski and more. She has been seen performing stand up around the city at Laugh Factory, Zanies, Riddles, House of Blues, Red Room Comedy Club, and The Comedy Plex to name a few. She has performed in the Chicago Improv Festival, Hawaii Improv Festival, and Burbank Comedy Festival to name a few. Her TV Pilot “Contemporaries” was a finalist for the Just for Laugh Pitching event in 2003. Her show "Wisecrackin'", has Won several awards, including "Best of Chicago" by Chicago Magazine.