Sketch Writing Workshop

This is a 6 week class running March 28th - May 2nd on Thursday evenings 6-8pm @ work.shop (160 Winston Dr.)

Description

Ever done an improv scene that you wish could last forever, in written form? This is the class for you! Sketch is a natural extension of improv because both require “finding the game” in a scene, but in sketch we can go much further. After an introduction, participants will bring drafts of sketches to be read aloud, staged and “workshopped” in class. Finally, each participant will choose one sketch to revise for a staged reading, and our last session will be dedicated to rehearsing and fine-tuning the revised sketches. Then a big fun sketch show!

In this workshop you will learn to...

• Brainstorm, revise and polish your writing

• Create bold, interesting scenes

• Give constructive feedback

• Collaborate with others

• Gain a deeper appreciation for comedic artforms

• Meet other people interested in sketch comedy, i.e. potential collaborators

Recommendations

While the emphasis will be on writing, not performing, improv experience will be helpful; accordingly, preference will be given to participants who have taken a class or two (or four!) from Flying Squid. And the workshop will be capped at eight, to make sure everyone’s writing gets enough attention.

About the Instructor

Bradley Bazzle has taught writing workshops at the University of Georgia, Indiana University, IU Lifelong Learning, and the Martha's Vineyard Institute of Creative Writing. Before turning full-time to writing fiction, Bradley wrote and performed sketch comedy with Trophy Dad, who were regulars at the Upright Citizens Brigade and Peoples Improv Theaters in New York City and appeared at festivals around the country. (https://www.bradleybazzle.com)