Winter - Intro to Stand-up
Wed, January 13, 2027 @ 6:00 PM CST + 7 more • $263.95 (includes fees)
All Included Dates
Description
Welcome to Faraway!
If you've ever thought about trying stand-up, stop thinking and do it at Faraway. This 8-week, 2 hour writing and performance focused class will offer students a kind supportive environment to learn the basics of stand-up. From generating material, writing jokes, and performing live on the Faraway stage, this class is ideal for complete beginners, dedicated open mic'ers, or anyone looking to get back into stand-up. This class will include a showcase component as part of Faraway performance week—TBA.
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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