Learn the basics of sketch comedy. Students will put the principals of sketch structure, common scene dynamics and characterization to work. Over six weeks, we’ll get practice with writing assignments and opportunities to give and receive feedback in workshop-format.
Classes every Monday, January 8 - February 12 (skipping January 15 for MLK Day). Showcase week of Feb 25 - Mar 2.
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INSTRUCTOR
Carolyn Swartz is a writer, filmmaker, and improvisor based in Chapel Hill, NC. She has been studying sketch and improv since 2014, first with the Dallas Comedy House in Dallas, TX, and later with Second City.
Carolyn has performed in Dallas, Toronto, New York, and Durham. She recently wrote and produced the sketch show "Romance is Dead" at Mettlesome. She films and produces online sketch comedy with her sketch group "Hey, Thanks" (link here: youtube.com/heythankscomedy).
In addition to sketch, Carolyn also performs improv locally with her improv group 3ft Pizza Baby.