Learn the basics of writing sketch comedy through a variety of in-class exercises, solo writing assignments, and collaborative group work. This course is our introduction to the basics of comedy writing. Students build skills their skills in creating characters, generating ideas for scenes, and honing those ideas so that they have a clear comedic game.

The course will be held at Fallout Theater, located at 616 Lavaca St in downtown Austin, and will consist of 8 weekly classes on Wednesdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Students who complete Sketch 101 are eligible to enroll in Sketch 201.

ABOUT THE TEACHER
Bre Bietz is a writer, improviser, director, and comedy producer with a knack for building bold, collaborative work from the ground up. She created Terminator: The Musical (yes, really), runs the sketch group Keep It Together, and makes wrestling entertainment shows with Austin’s Fight Opera. She believes the best comedy comes from collaboration, risk-taking, and not taking yourself too seriously. Her classes are a space to try things, trust your instincts, build confidence, and make weird, surprising work without overthinking it into oblivion. Come play. It’s more fun than being scared about it. Just show up.

Refunds are available only before the second week of class. To request a refund please email [email protected].