Learn the basics of stand-up comedy, meet like-minded people, and have fun in this six week course. Play Now, Pay Later! Spread your enrollment into four, equal, interest free payments over 6 weeks.

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This 6 week in-person class will teach the basics of stand-up comedy from writing material to crafting your act. You'll study with someone currently working in the business to guide you through the ins and outs of getting started. You will also meet like minded people so you can support each other on your comedy journey. Includes a class performance to show off your new stand-up skills. No experience necessary!

DAY/TIME: Wednesdays | 3/26 through  4/30 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm.
LOCATION: CIC Philly, 3675 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (map)
TUITION: Regular enrollment  is $279
PAYMENT PLAN: Play now, Pay Later! Want to split your enrollment up into two or more payments? We can do that! We offer two main options. Pay 50% now and 50% the before class begins or pay in four, equal payments over 6 weeks. Click the "Pay With Payment Plan" box at checkout. Depending on when you enroll your payment plan options may be limited at checkout. Email us at [email protected] to make a special payment plan request if you do not see the option you would like to use. 

"I found Josh's feedback to be helpful and insightful. He really made everyone feel comfortable and capable."

"Josh was extremely competent and encouraging. He did an excellent job making himsefl and his insight available even out of class. He was really above and beyond."

"Josh is not only funny, but he’s also smart about his humor and knows how to break it down to hand those tools to others. Super grateful to have had him as our instructor."

"Josh was a great teacher, always found something in your work to celebrate and gave helpful feedback on something with potential"

"If you think you’re situationally funny (everyone says this) then take a stand up class! This class helped me put into action concepts I did subconsciously but now I understand them and can use them in performance. Also, you meet other funny people you never would have met organically. My confidence in comedy has increased immensely and I look forward to taking another class in the future!"

"You’ll get the tools you need to bottle up that special something about you and make a room full of people laugh."

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Comedian Josh Kosh can best be described as a "good boy, gone bad, gone good again!" Joshua takes a candid look at the normal and not so normal events of his life and will have you thinking and laughing for days! His act is thoughtful, witty, and sometimes edgy, however, he avoids the raunchiness that pervades stand-up comedy. Josh does use the "French" language in club atmospheres, however, without it, his act is still suitable for family, church, and corporate events. His biggest influences are Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock.  Josh has appeared on FOX Network, Hulu, and Amazon. Josh has had the honor of performing with the likes of Marlon Wayans, Tony Roberts, and Tony Rock among others. He was the First Runner Up in the 2021 "Philly's Phunniest" contest at Helium Comedy Club Philadelphia. Joshua is also an Actor with multiple stage and screen performances.  

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💳 PAYMENT OPTIONS
Want to split your tuition into smaller payments? We’ve got options! At checkout, select “Pay With Payment Plan” to see available plans, which may include splitting tuition into 3 or 4 smaller payments. Please note for Improv 1, all tuition must be paid by the first class. Please note: all payment plans may include processing fees.We may also be able to offer AfterPay by request. This option allows you to enroll and continue making payments during the course. Since AfterPay is arranged manually, please email [email protected] before registering if you’d like to use it. 

CLASS BUNDLE DISCOUNT
Taking two or more classes in the same session? You may be eligible for 15% off your total enrollment! This discount applies to the regular enrollment price of our core program classes in improv, comedy writing, musical improv, and stand-up. To use the discount, email [email protected] with the classes you’d like to take, and we’ll send you an invoice. Invoices can also include a payment plan option, allowing you to split your enrollment into two or more installments.

REFER A FRIEND AND EARN A BONUS!
Bring a friend along for the fun! If you refer someone to one of our intro classes, and they enroll, you’ll each receive a $25 Crossroads Comedy Theater gift card good toward future classes or shows. Intro classes are classes with a “1” in the title, such as Improv 1, Writing 1, Musical Improv 1, or Stand-Up 1. Once they enroll, email [email protected] and CC the person you referred, or the person who referred you. We’ll issue the gift cards within a few days after the class begins.

CODE OF CONDUCT
It boils down to this: Treat people with respect. We do not tolerate hateful, discriminatory, or disruptive behavior. Behavior that is racist, misogynist, ableist, homophobic, transphobic, ageist, or any other unacceptable behavior not here mentioned will result in removal from the class. We strive to be inclusive of all experiences. We are always learning and aim to keep the class safe and respectful for everyone. The use of recreational drugs, illegal drugs, and/or alcohol is not permitted during class. The use of substances in class or the impact of prior usage exhibited in disruptive ways in class may result in your removal from class. For full details of this policy, please review the FAQ on the Classes page.

REFUND POLICY
All Crossroads Comedy Theater class sales are final. Please review all class dates, performance dates, policies, etc before enrolling. For full details of this policy, please review the FAQ on the Classes page. 

CROSSROADS @ WORK
Improv is not just for individuals. Organizations of all shapes and sizes partner with Crossroads to instill imperative business skills. Our customized applied improv workshops give you and your coworkers a chance to examine personal and group dynamics, focusing on practical skills like listening, sharing, leadership, being bold, conflict resolution, and working as a team. Our workshops are perfect for any group. Whether you are marketing professionals, sales teams, nonprofit volunteers, lawyers, c-level executives doctors, layers, doctorlawyers, lawoctors, nurses, athletes, circus clowns, and everything in between. Call us today and let us show you how we can help your team. Crossroads is also available to come to your for a one of a kind performance! Check out our business improv page for more information.

PRIVATE PERFORMANCES
Crossroads is now available to come to your organization or gathering for a special performance! Stand-up, improv, storytelling, or a mix of that and more are on the table for your event. Our most popular option makes you and your guests the star of the show! Three to five of your guests will tell stories that will inspire the hilarious scenes to follow. It's part tribute, part roast, and all in good fun. Imagine an anniversary party where people tell stories about the couple that are then used to create a hilarious, heart warming, and inspiring show just for you and your guests. That's the power of what we can do. Check out our hire us page for more information.