Stand-up Comedy Classes

Level 1 - Introduction

Intro to stand-up classes focus on the two primary aspects of stand-up comedy: writing and presenting. With weekly writing exercises and stage time every class, this class is great for people who want to try stand-up for the first time and for people who want to improve their skills. Learn what Alex and Christopher wish they had known for the first couple years they were doing stand-up.

Sign up now by e-mailing standup@portlandcomedy.com or register online: https://www.portlandcomedy.com/register/

Level 2 - Taking It To The Streets

For students who have finished Level 1 and want to keep performing, Level 2 offers a great way to take their writing and performing to the next level.  This class will focus on audience response, improving your material, and coming up with new material.  We'll have weekly "office hours" at local open mics where you can perform for an audience and get feedback from us in addition to our weekly workshops.

Sign up now by e-mailing standup@portlandcomedy.com or register online: https://www.portlandcomedy.com/register/ 

Teachers

Christopher Huizar is an art teacher at PNCA and a player with ComedySportz, both skills that help him teach stand-up. He's also performed stand-up all over the Portland area.

Alex Falcone performs and teaches stand-up and improv. He was featured at the 2011 Bridgetown Comedy Festival, was a semi-finalist in the Portland's Funniest Person contest and tours regularly.