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Photo of retro microphone at Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory Comedy Club

6-week Stand-up Comedy Course

The course consists of five three-hour sessions with three instructors plus a 5-camera  professionally videotaped live performance on the Stress Factory mainstage in week 6. Here you can show off your newly-honed comedic skills in front of family and friends. All instructors are highly regarded professionals with decades of experience to draw from. Because they are all working comedians, on occasion, a regular instructor may be unavailable, but there will always be at least three instructors in every class.  

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  • Classes meet at the Stress Factory Comedy Club in Bridgeport, CT for five weeks on Tuesdays from 7-10 PM. Live taping takes place in the sixth week.

  • If you are easily offended, this may not be the right class for you. Many different topics will come up with differing viewpoints. The goal is to make them funny.

  • Classes will have no more than 12 students. 

  • No make-up classes are offered. If ya' snooze ya' lose but we are always available via text and e-mail to answer questions or go over material throughout the six-week program.

  • We occasionally offer partial scholarships at our discretion. Contact us for details if you’re interested.

  • Get noticed by area bookers, with the possibility to perform at other venues.

  • Tuition is $550 and includes a copy of a professionally videotaped five-camera shoot of your showcase.

  • Payment in full is preferred but $275 is due by the first day of class.

 

Level I

Level II

This course is for students who have completed the Level I program as well as newly established comics already working the club circuit. This course consists of five weekly three-hour sessions (as in Level I) ending with a live showcase on the Stress Factory mainstage. In this advanced stand-up comedy course, you can expect to delve into more nuanced topics and techniques to further develop your comedic skills.

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  • Advanced joke structure and timing: Exploring different joke formats, setups, and punchlines, as well as refining comedic timing for maximum impact.

  • Developing a unique comedic voice: Helping you find your own style and persona on stage, working on authenticity, and developing a strong stage presence.

  • Writing and creating original material: Focusing on generating fresh and original ideas, honing your writing skills, and practicing techniques for generating comedic material.

  • Advanced crowd work and improvisation: Learning techniques for interacting with the audience, improvising jokes on the spot, and handling hecklers or unexpected situations.

  • Refining delivery and performance skills: Working on physicality, facial expressions, vocal variety, and other performance aspects to enhance your stage presence and connection with the audience.

  • Developing storytelling skills: Exploring techniques for crafting and delivering engaging and humorous stories, and understanding the power of narrative in comedy.

  • Navigating sensitive topics and taboo humor: Discuss techniques for tackling sensitive subjects, pushing boundaries, and using taboo humor while still being respectful and mindful of the audience's reactions.

  • Handling different types of gigs and venues: Understanding the dynamics of various performance settings, such as clubs, theaters, corporate events, and festivals, and adapting your comedy accordingly. 

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Classes meet at the Stress Factory Comedy Club in Bridgeport, CT for six weeks on Mondays from 7-10 PM. 

  • Tuition is $550 and includes a professionally videotaped five-camera shoot of your showcase.​

Promotional poster of Intentional Comedy Workshop alumn Erin Lynch currently working on the comedy circuit

Level I graduates are working!

Promotional poster of Intentional Comedy Workshop alumn Glenn Milo Price currently working on the comedy circuit
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