The Building Blocks of Sketch

This class is limited to 12 students.

This class is for anyone interested in learning the process of writing sketch comedy. Throughout the seven-week course, we will discuss, practice, and polish scenes that will culminate in a staged show. Each week will focus on one specific part of the sketch comedy world. These include creating through improv, finding the “game” of a sketch, writing characters, and more! Why do we love certain sketches? How does one go about writing a character? How do we create something from a blank page? Questions like these will be explored in a positive, low stakes/high fun environment. There is no magic key to unlocking great sketch comedy, but this introductory class will help beginning writers find some doors and start knocking.

7-Week Class: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM, January 7th - February 18th

• Note: Class may end between 9:30 PM - 10:00 PM depending on the number of enrollments.

You will receive a welcome email with your room assignment. Our classes meet at BCC Pig Pen or BCC DogHouse in East Williamsburg.

• Tech Rehearsal: Saturday, February 21st. BCC Pig Pen (144 Boerum Ave). 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

• Class Show: Saturday, February 21st. BCC Pig Pen (144 Boerum Ave). 8:30 PM

Teacher: Alise Morales

Bio:

Alise Morales is an actress, stand-up comedian, writer, and podcaster based in NYC. She is a 2023 CBS Showcase alum and the co-host of the Go Touch Grass podcast on Sonoro. On social media, Alise has racked up millions of views on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for her original characters, which she also performs monthly as a house performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in New York. You may recognized her from her roles on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Our Cartoon President, and Tooning Out the News. 

If this class is sold out, sign-up for the wait list here.