Upright Citizens Brigade Improvisation and Sketch Comedy Training Center
(5281) Sketch 101 Saturdays noon-3pm Dominic Dierkes
Sketch 101: Sketch Comedy Writing
- Scheduled
- Saturdays noon-3pm
- Start Date
- Sat September 11, 2010, 12:00pm 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
Dominic Dierkes, Teacher
Dominic Dierkes is a comedian and writer based out of Los Angeles. He has been performing at the UCB Theatre since 2003 where he also serves as a teacher and director. Dominic is a member of the comedy group DERRICK whose videos have been viewed over one hundred million times online. Dominic co-wrote and co-starred in DERRICK's first feature film MYSTERY TEAM which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2009 and is now enjoying a theatrical and DVD release.
Dominic served as a staff writer for the Peabody Award-winning Onion News Network, the 2008 Video Game Awards on Spike, and Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory. He has also contributed sketches to projects for MTV, Comedy Central, and Spike. As an actor, Dominic has appeared in episodes of "Parks and Recreation" and "Community" on NBC. He holds a BFA in Film and Television Production from New York University and a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Renzo Gracie.
Dominic can be seen performing weekly with Shitty Jobs on Sundays at 11pm.
Dominic served as a staff writer for the Peabody Award-winning Onion News Network, the 2008 Video Game Awards on Spike, and Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory. He has also contributed sketches to projects for MTV, Comedy Central, and Spike. As an actor, Dominic has appeared in episodes of "Parks and Recreation" and "Community" on NBC. He holds a BFA in Film and Television Production from New York University and a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Renzo Gracie.
Dominic can be seen performing weekly with Shitty Jobs on Sundays at 11pm.
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