Alternative Styles: Stand Up Workshop Series & Drop-In
Sunday, Aug 2, 2026 @ 4:30 PM PDT • Multiple prices
Dates
Description
LEVEL UP YOUR STAND-UP THIS SUMMER!
Learn how to create unique, fun, and cohesive alternative stand up acts. Featuring instruction and coaching from Portland comics experienced in clowning, storytelling, presentations, characters, and more.
Learn how to create unique, fun, and cohesive alternative stand up acts. Featuring instruction and coaching from Portland comics experienced in clowning, storytelling, presentations, characters, and more.
Students who purchase the 7 WORKSHOP SERIES save 5.00 per class when registering by June 21st! Students who attend multiple classes (including August 9th) are also invited to perform in the Stand Up Student Showcase to be held in the Curious Comedy Main Theater on Wednesday, August 19th.
Weekly on Sundays, June 28th - August 9th, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Series Curated by Instructor Joe John Sanchez III w/ featured guest artists:
- June 28 — Roasting, Ameerah Sanders
- July 5 — Presence, IMANI
- July 12 — Clowning, Annabelle Wright
- Attending this course qualifies participants to register for Annabelle Wright's Clowning Workshops: Prop Manipulation & Building A Set.
- July 19 — Characters, Kelly Thomas
- Kelly Thomas is a Portland based comedian, improviser, and comic creator who often uses Characters and alternative comedy to play on stage.
- July 26 — Storytelling, Ash Allen
- August 2 — Presentations, Riley McCarthy
- Riley McCarthy (they/them) is a stand up comic and writer from the great state of Wisconsin. They have been voted one of Willamette Weeks Funniest 5 comics in Portland, have taken second place in Helium Comedy Clubs Portland’s Funniest Person Contest, and been named one of Portland Mercury’s Undisputed Geniuses Of Comedy.
Riley is the cohost of Hell Bound To Clown and Portland’s Only, and is a cast member on Magic Tea Party- the PNW’s longest running d&d comedy show. Their comedic essays can be read in The Portland Mercury and they have performed at clubs and festivals across the country.
- Riley McCarthy (they/them) is a stand up comic and writer from the great state of Wisconsin. They have been voted one of Willamette Weeks Funniest 5 comics in Portland, have taken second place in Helium Comedy Clubs Portland’s Funniest Person Contest, and been named one of Portland Mercury’s Undisputed Geniuses Of Comedy.
- August 9 — Showcase Prep
- This class is required to participate in the showcase. Attending other classes in addition are required to attend on August 9th.
Joe John Sanchez III
- Joe John Sanchez III is a lifelong silly goose who began their standup comedy journey in 2019. They have since appeared on Willamette Week's Funniest Five and the Portland Mercury's Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy, along with producing several local showcases committed to uplifting local queer talent. Across the country, they have performed at SF Sketchfest, the LGBTLOL Comedy Fest, and were selected for Best of Fest at the 2023 Burbank Comedy Festival. They are a champion of new, emerging voices within the Portland comedy scene and firmly believe that everyone has a story worth telling.
STAND UP SHOWCASE: Wednesday, August 19th
PRICING
- SINGLE-USE PASS: 47.00 / class
- 7 CLASS PASS: 295.00
- 7 CLASS PASS — LATE REGISTRATION: 325.00 (after 6/21)
ETHOS: All classes at Curious Comedy are anti-racist, anti-misogynist, anti-ableist, anti-homophobic, anti-transphobic, anti-ageist and strive to be inclusive of all experiences. We are always learning and aim to keep the class safe for everyone. For more information on our mission and practice, see Curious Comedy's Policies & Procedures.
REFUND POLICY: All sales are final. Curious Comedy is unable to provide refunds or cancel installment plans. Please take this into consideration when making your purchase. Curious reserves the right to change the Instructor of a class at any time - and doing so will not result in a refund. Credits for future classes may be available. For more information on this policy or to request a credit, see the CURIOUS COMEDY TRAINING CENTER REFUND & CREDIT POLICY
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We work to make classes available to everyone. Curious is pleased to offer two payment plan options available at checkout. Look for the checkbox under the payment method fields.
If you need financial assistance for adult classes, email our Director of Education at [email protected] for what options may be available to you. If you need financial assistance for youth classes, email our Director of Youth Programs at [email protected] for what options may be available to you.
ACCESSIBILITY/GENERAL SPACE ACCOMMODATIONS:
REFUND POLICY: All sales are final. Curious Comedy is unable to provide refunds or cancel installment plans. Please take this into consideration when making your purchase. Curious reserves the right to change the Instructor of a class at any time - and doing so will not result in a refund. Credits for future classes may be available. For more information on this policy or to request a credit, see the CURIOUS COMEDY TRAINING CENTER REFUND & CREDIT POLICY
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We work to make classes available to everyone. Curious is pleased to offer two payment plan options available at checkout. Look for the checkbox under the payment method fields.
If you need financial assistance for adult classes, email our Director of Education at [email protected] for what options may be available to you. If you need financial assistance for youth classes, email our Director of Youth Programs at [email protected] for what options may be available to you.
ACCESSIBILITY/GENERAL SPACE ACCOMMODATIONS:
- Accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible theaters, stages, and restrooms
- Size-inclusive seating
- Standing options for audience
- High-end air cleaners in all spaces
- Masks available at House Manager desk
- Restrooms: All-gender, single-stall restrooms with grab-bars, and side-loading wheelchair accessibility
Location
5225 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Portland, OR 97211
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