Winter - Intro to Sketch
Wed, January 13, 2027 @ 6:00 PM CST + 7 more • $263.95 (includes fees)
All Included Dates
Description
In Intro to Sketch students will learn the ins and outs of sketch writing by writing material in class and bringing in weekly assignments. This class will focus on generating ideas for comedic characters and scenes as well as giving and receiving feedback on your work. Sketch 101 will also give you the practical tools to write and format your script correctly. You will also be able to start working on your very own sketch packet as well as showcasing your work at our very own weekly comedy variety open mic Kill Your Ego.
Classes last for 8weeks and are 2 hours each. There is no prerequisite for this class.
Classes last for 8weeks and are 2 hours each. There is no prerequisite for this class.
By enrolling in a class, workshop, or drop-in you consent to the following:
- Faraway Theater's Code of Conduct
- Allowing Faraway to use images of you taken during theater events on our social media platforms and/or related marketing material.
By enrolling in our classes students will also have access to discounted/free shows and jams for the length of the entire term including:
- House Night, student jams, and more are free for active students
- All other Friday shows are half-off (unless otherwise stated)
We now offer payment plans for all of our classes click 'Pay via payment plan' to enroll.
Students moving through our 8-week core curriculum on the Performance Path will be responsible for the fulfilling the following:
Students moving through our 8-week core curriculum on the Performance Path will be responsible for the fulfilling the following:
- Age Requirements: You must be 18 and up
- Class Admission/Placement Prerequisites: Other than 101, you must successfully complete the previous class before you are allowed to advance to the next class. If you have significant previous improv performance experience and would like to be placed into 201 or above, please complete our class placement request form by visiting farawaybham.com/placement.
- Attendance Requirements: You can't complete the class and advance if you have more than 2 absences.
- Makeup Day: If classes are cancelled, Faraway will make best efforts to hold a makeup days on the weekend of Week 7.
- Show Requirements: You are required to see at least two improv shows (not student jams) at Faraway in order to successfully advance.
- Advanced Studies Placement Requirements: Completing the the Performance Path does not guarantee placement into the Advance Study Program. Placement in Advanced Study is based on teacher and/or Artistic Director's approval.
If you'd like to attend this class but can't due to the class being sold out, or scheduling conflicts, or you'd like to discuss class placement options, please complete this form to let us know and/or join our waitlist, and we will be in touch.
There are no class refunds available at this time. Faraway Theater is located at 1211 27th Pl S Suite 20, Birmingham, AL 35205. Parking is available in the lot and on the street. The main entrance is located on the ground level nearest Highland Ave. The theater is primarily accessed by stairs, so please email [email protected] if you have any accessibility issues or theater questions. lf you have any other general questions about the class itself, please email [email protected].
Location
1211 27th Pl S Suite 20, Birmingham, AL 35205
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