Upright Citizens Brigade Improvisation and Sketch Comedy Training Center
(4799) Sketch 101 Thursdays 3-6pm Nick Wiger
Sketch 101: Sketch Comedy Writing
- Scheduled
- Thursdays 3-6pm
- Start Date
- Thu March 18, 2010, 3:00pm PDT
- Price
- $350.00
This course is an introduction to the UCB philosophy on sketch comedy, specifically using “the game†to write short comedic scenes. Each week students will engage in writing exercises that will explore different sketch formats. Students will be exposed to different methods for turning funny ideas into even funnier written sketches. Students will leave the class with an understanding of popular sketch formats and a portfolio of writing.
No prior sketch writing experience is necessary – the only requirement for this class is a desire to write and learn. Students should be prepared to work outside of class, preparing sketches for presentation in every class. Students will be required to see two live sketch shows before the end of the course.
Class Size: 12 Students Class meets at MetaTheatre in West Hollywood
No prior sketch writing experience is necessary – the only requirement for this class is a desire to write and learn. Students should be prepared to work outside of class, preparing sketches for presentation in every class. Students will be required to see two live sketch shows before the end of the course.
Class Size: 12 Students Class meets at MetaTheatre in West Hollywood
Nick Wiger, Teacher
Nick Wiger (rhymes with "tiger") is a writer, comedian, and video game designer. A frequent performer at the UCB Theatre in Los Angeles, Nick is an original member of Last Day of School -- UCBTLA's longest-running improv team -- and the sketch group A Kiss From Daddy. He's also written, directed, and performed in many other live shows and videos.
Nick has contributed writing for a number of projects on television and the internet, including the Onion News Network's IFC TV show, the Comedy Central pilot This Show Will Get You High, and the ONN website. He's also done writing and design work on numerous video games, including Fantastic Four and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow. Nick trained in improv and sketch writing with Matt Besser, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh, among others.
Nick has contributed writing for a number of projects on television and the internet, including the Onion News Network's IFC TV show, the Comedy Central pilot This Show Will Get You High, and the ONN website. He's also done writing and design work on numerous video games, including Fantastic Four and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow. Nick trained in improv and sketch writing with Matt Besser, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh, among others.
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