Stand-Up Comedy 101
Go from a blank page to five minutes you wrote and performed on a real stage.
Everyone's been told they're funny at some point. This class is where you find out what happens when you say it into a microphone.
Why take this class
Over six weeks you'll go from a blank page to a finished five-minute set.
We start with how jokes work: the setup, the punch line, tags, callbacks, and the rewrite that turns a decent joke into a strong one. We dig into why people laugh, whether it's surprise, relief or recognition, and use that to find material that sounds like you. You'll also train the performance side: timing, pacing, mic handling, and what to do when a joke gets silence.
Every session, you'll write, get on stage, and get direct notes from the instructor and the group.
- WhenSundays, 3 to 6pm
- DatesJan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7
- ShowcaseA 2-hour live showcase after the final class
- Where604 W State St, Garland, TX 75040
- RequirementsNone. Beginners and comics brushing up are both welcome.
What you will learn
Joke structure
Setups, punch lines, tags, callbacks and rewriting.
Your point of view
Humor theory and finding what makes your material yours.
Performance
Timing, stage presence, mic technique and recovering from a bomb.
Building a set
Writing and ordering a tight five minutes.
A live showcase
Two hours, a real crowd, your set.
Our promise
You will leave with five minutes of stand-up that you wrote and performed on a real stage.
You'll leave with a five-minute set and the tools to keep writing.
Your instructor
Kerry Smith
Kerry is a 13-year veteran of the Dallas-Fort Worth stand-up scene and a regular feature at local clubs. She has performed everywhere from theaters and established clubs to independent shows and questionable Texas bars, the traditional proving grounds of a working comic.
Schedule
Requirements
None. Beginners and comics brushing up are both welcome.
Pricing + booking
The earlier you book, the less you pay
Booking opens in our box office.
Questions
Do I need any experience?
No. The class is for beginners and for experienced comics who want to brush up on the basics.
Do I really have to perform?
Yes, and that is the point. Every session gets you on stage, so the showcase is not your first time.
How does early bird pricing work?
Early bird spots are limited. When they are gone, the price goes up to $250.
What about refunds and missed sessions?
Our full class policy is coming soon. Until then, email hello@commoncomedy.co with any questions.
Ready to play?
Go from a blank page to five minutes you wrote and performed on a real stage.