I like comedy as a group sport. – Maya Rudolph

Improv and Sketch Comedy Writing

Theater Intensives Online

WHO: (Rising) 6th-8th Grades

WHERE: Online via the Zoom Theater

WHEN: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

DATES: July 19 – 30 (weekdays)

COST: $600 (2 week session)

Program Description

VIRTUAL THEATER PROGRAM

In this online class, students will write and produce SNL-style sketches. They will learn the structure of sketch writing, what makes a character pop, and will leave having produced their own work! Students will be given prompts and create their own, original sketches through writing and improv. Great for any budding writer or comedian!

SHARED PERFORMANCE

  • The virtual shares will be held on Zoom on the last day of the program during the last 20 minutes of class.
Important Program Details

Online Classes Via Zoom

  • All virtual classes are conducted via Zoom. Download Zoom here: https://zoom.us/
  • Zoom links will be sent out on Friday afternoons for programs that begin on Monday. The same zoom link will be used for the duration of the 2-week program.
  • Please sign on at the scheduled time of the class.
  • Email us at admin@brooklynactinglab.org if you are having any issues joining.

How to prepare for the Zoom Theater

  • Clear some free space for your child to move. Be sure that there aren’t any pieces of furniture, plants, or visiting pets to bump into or trip over.
  • Place the device on a stable surface with the video turned on.
  • Get ready to have fun!
  • We understand everyone’s arrangement is different… we’ll make it work!

Frequently Asked Questions

Read our Summer FAQs here or contact us for more information.