Sketch Comedy Writing

Sketch Comedy Writing explores the process of writing comedy (primarily) for the stage! Students will be led through a comprehensive process of writing, editing, and rehearsing written material followed by a performance at The Revival! Students will: use improv to generate ideas; engage in different scene styles (satirical, parody, game-y); and learn the power of a good rewrite. Throughout the session, students will sharpen their skills and develop confidence in writing sketch comedy.

Times/Days: Sundays 4:00-6:00 pm (4/7/24-6/2/24)

Class Length: 8 weeks; 2 hrs. per week

Teacher: Josie Benedetti is a performer, producer, and writer from Missoula, Montana with her BFA in performance from the University of Portland. She is a graduate of the Second City Severn Darden program and has performed in over 14 sketch shows across the city. Josie currently directs and produces Baby Wants Candy, Shamilton: The Improvised Hip-Hop Musical, The Pitch, and Improvised Sitcom. She performs with the cast of Trigger Happy, created by Mick Napier (Annoyance Theater) and is a writer at Reductress. Josie Benedetti has taught at Second City, Annoyance, and iO and is excited to be part of the community at The Revival. 

NO CLASS SUNDAY 5/26