August 2 - September 27. NO CLASS ON SEPTEMBER 6.

Prerequisite: Sketch Level 1 - Improv to Sketch or equivalent experience

This dynamic and engaging introduction to sketch writing class is designed for those who want to develop the craft of sketch writing and develop the discipline of writing comedic sketches. Throughout the course, students will use the learned essential techniques from Level 1 to elevate sketch writing including: writing from a distinct point of view, applying premise and game structure, and utilizing improvisation to enhance the writing process.

Develop the Discipline of Writing: Build strong writing habits that turn ideas into well-crafted comedic sketches.

Identify Various Sketch Structures: Sketches can be classified by their structure, just like movies can be classified by their genre. Knowing what structure you want to use when you improvise or write a sketch can be an extremely useful communication tool.

Write Various Sketch Structures: Students will not only identify various kinds of sketches, but also try their hand at improvising and writing sketches using those structures.

August 3 - September 28. NO CLASS ON SEPTEMBER 7.

Prerequisite: Minimum completion of improv levels 1–3 at Dad’s Garage or equivalent experience

Learn how to use improvisation as a tool to generate and explore sketch ideas. In this class, students will improvise scenes to discover concepts, characters, and scenarios, then re-improvise those ideas to develop material for sketches. You'll build on core improv techniques to fuel creativity, collaboration, and idea development for sketch writing.

Re-improvisation as a Writing Tool: Re-improvisation can help uncover unexpected ideas, new directions, refine your ideas leading to the continuous evolution of your work.

Use Improvisation Skills in Scripted Comedy: Learn how to use improvisation not just for performance, but as a writing technique to generate material and enhance creativity.

Write from Point of View: Explore and write from unique perspectives, discovering how point of view shapes humor and character.

Utilize Premise in Sketch Writing: Learn how to craft compelling scene premises that serve as the foundation of a sketch, setting the stage for humor and plot.

Explore the Game of the Scene: Just like short form improvisation, sketch comedy runs on ‘game’.  Using game as an engine to drive plot in sketch comedy is an essential skill.

August 5 - September 30. NO CLASS ON SEPTEMBER 9.

Prerequisite: Minimum completion of improv levels 1–3 at Dad’s Garage or equivalent experience

Learn how to use improvisation as a tool to generate and explore sketch ideas. In this class, students will improvise scenes to discover concepts, characters, and scenarios, then re-improvise those ideas to develop material for sketches. You'll build on core improv techniques to fuel creativity, collaboration, and idea development for sketch writing.

Re-improvisation as a Writing Tool: Re-improvisation can help uncover unexpected ideas, new directions, refine your ideas leading to the continuous evolution of your work.

Use Improvisation Skills in Scripted Comedy: Learn how to use improvisation not just for performance, but as a writing technique to generate material and enhance creativity.

Write from Point of View: Explore and write from unique perspectives, discovering how point of view shapes humor and character.

Utilize Premise in Sketch Writing: Learn how to craft compelling scene premises that serve as the foundation of a sketch, setting the stage for humor and plot.

Explore the Game of the Scene: Just like short form improvisation, sketch comedy runs on ‘game’.  Using game as an engine to drive plot in sketch comedy is an essential skill.