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Why Sketch Writing?
Sketch comedy is one of the sharpest, fastest ways to express ideas, connect with an audience, and make people laugh. Whether you love Saturday Night Live, Key & Peele, or British sketch classics, learning to write and perform sketch comedy helps sharpen your wit, boost your confidence, and develop your voice as a comedy writer and performer.
What You’ll Learn
In our Sketch Writing class, you’ll learn how to turn everyday ideas—like a strange object, an awkward relationship, or an ordinary location—into hilarious, original sketches. Using improvisation as a starting point, we’ll explore how to build strong comedic premises, write punchy dialogue, and shape your ideas into tight, performance-ready scripts.
Each month, students will create and refine two brand-new comedy sketches for performance at SIK Open Mic Night or Improv Comedy Nights, giving you the chance to test your material in front of a live audience.
Course Outline
Core Skills You’ll Learn:
- Sketch Structure: Learn the anatomy of a successful sketch—from setup to punchline.
- Idea Generation: Use improv and group exercises to turn sparks into scenes.
- Comedy Writing Techniques: Explore pacing, escalation, and comedic twist endings.
- Character Creation: Build memorable, funny characters with strong points of view.
- Collaborative Writing: Co-write, pitch, and edit sketches in a team environment.
- Timing & Delivery: Understand comedic rhythm for both page and stage.
- Rewriting & Editing: Polish your material through feedback and rehearsal.
You’ll also take part in regular live readings and rehearsals, leading to public performances of your original sketches—giving you a real-world stage to hone your comedy.
Ready to write something funny and see it come to life? Join our Sketch Writing class and start building your comedy portfolio with laughs, collaboration, and live performance.
