RICH TALARICO'S INTRO TO COMEDY WRITING / 3-WEEK ONLINE BOOTCAMP

ONLINE - THURSDAYS / 6:30PM-9:30PM / SEPTEMBER 4, 11, 18 / $295 + TAXES / ADULTS 18+

Mile End Improv and Theatre VME present Peabody Award-winning comedian, writer and producer, Rich Talarico's "Intro To Comedy Writing / 3 Week Online Bootcamp"

Rich's work on 'Key & Peele' is nothing short of legendary - Jordan Peele

3 WEEKS / LIMITED SPACE

THURSDAYS 6:30-9:30pm on Zoom

SEPTEMBER 4, 11, 18

$295 + taxes

(or $150 + taxes to audit the class, reach out for info on this)

In this very special class, Rich will share insights and techniques from his years in comedy and late-night TV and from having co-written five resident company shows for Second City in Chicago. 

Rich knows how to write sketches -- that much is obvious. But it was clear that he loves helping people get better too. Don't wait to find a better sketch class. It might not come along - Tim Marks, The KC Improv Company and Co-Founder of Fountain City Sketch Company

Students will learn essentials :

how to write jokes.

how to identify and use comedic devices.

how to brainstorm, and develop ideas. 

Students will learn how to write basic comedy staples as well as brainstorming & pitching techniques.  

Rich Talarico is one of the all-time great Caucasian Improvisers - Tina Fey

These comic techniques can be applied to Stand-Up, Pilot Writing, Film, Social Media, Journal and Novel writing.

Rich is a Peabody® Award-winning writer/producer with four Emmy® and four WGA Award nominations, best known for his work on Key & Peele. Rich was responsible for K&P fave Substitute Teacher, (“…Ay-ay-Ron?”) which in 2024 was added to The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum Of American History. Rich wrote dozens of K&P faves: Racist Zombies, Karim and Jahar, Hatz, Teaching Center, Obama Greets, Black Ice, and co-wrote many more.

PLEASE NOTE:

Online links and more will be sent to you via your welcome email.

ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER.

YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL 3 SESSIONS.

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

Once you register, you will wait to receive an INVOICE, within 24 hours. Once you receive the invoice you will have 24 hours to make your payment to secure your spot

Payment is made by sending an e-transfer to: variationsmileendimprov@gmail.com and using the password improv25 (AFTER YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE INVOICE)

We cannot accept credit cards or cheques if you’d like to pay by cash, please let us know and we will arrange an appointment.

Mile End Improv is a safe space. Absolutely no abusive behaviour of any kind will be tolerated.

This is a commitment, and we expect those who register to attend the classes they’ve signed up for. Please be considerate; missing a class will affect the other participants and the delivery of the class material for everyone. There are no refunds or credits for missed classes.

Being a student at Mile End Improv allows you to attend the Every Thursday Improv Show for free during the weeks you are taking classes (if space allows!) 

If your schedule permits, register using the form below. You will receive an invoice, and then you will send payment to variationsmileendimprov@gmail.com

Please use the password answer: improv25