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Sketch 201: The Writers' Room


  • American Underground 201 West Main Street Durham, NC, 27701 United States (map)

Continued exploration of writing sketch comedy. Learn additional common sketch structures, and workshop sketches weekly.

Classes every Monday, April 28th - June 16th from 7:00-9:30pm.

No Class on Memorial Day, Monday May 26th
The course will culminate in a student show on Saturday, June 21st at 5:00 PM

Please read our Lab FAQ & Policies and Covid Policies before signing up for a class or workshop.

Prerequisites: Students are required to have taken Sketch 101: Intro to Comedy Writing. If you have any questions about this policy, you may contact us here.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Students are required to attend 2 improv shows at Mettlesome during the course (students get into shows for free)

  • Students are allowed a maximum of 2 absences per course.

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INSTRUCTOR

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INSTRUCTOR: Megan Myers

Megan Myers (she/her) is an improviser, performer, writer, and professional editor. She has been a regular contributor to Mettlesome sketch shows, recently performing in Was It Something I Said? and writing for the holiday-themed Let It Show. Megan has been practising long-form improv comedy since 2019; she travels with the Mettlesome Tour Co and performs as a cast member of the Mettlesome house team Hush Hush.

Megan is chaotic good and appreciates a well-timed literary reference. She will drop everything to talk with you about books, D&D, or knitting. In warm weather, she can be found outdoors riding bikes with her fiancé or gazing at clouds.

Earlier Event: April 28
Improv 401: The Harold
Later Event: April 29
Sketch 101: Intro to Comedy Writing