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Learn to write a 5 to 7-minute stand-up routine in this course guiding you through the history of stand-up from past to present.

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Duration

As few as 11 weeks

Units

3.0

Current Formats

In Person

Cost

Starting at $820.00

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What you can learn.

Explore the history of stand-up comedy

Find your voice as a stand-up comedian

Explore joke premises to develop a brief stand-up routine

Give and receive supportive criticism with your classmates

About This Course

This workshop examines various types of stand-up from the 1960s to present. We focus on our old friend “finding your voice” as it pertains to storytelling and joke writing. In a safe space, you explore joke premises and receive constructive feedback from your peers. By the end of the course, you perform a five-to-seven-minute routine and write a one-page synopsis of a TV show or social media content based on your comedy.

Spring 2026 Schedule

Date

Details

Format

April 4 - June 13

Saturday 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT

Instructor:

Chip Pope

REG#

407910

Fee:

$820.00

In Person

UCLA Extension - Downtown Los Angeles

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Notes

No meeting May 23.

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This course meets in person at the designated class meeting time and location. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

Deadline

Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

(Optional) How to Succeed in Business Without Really Crying : Lessons from a Life in Comedy by Leifer, Carol

ISBN 9781594746772

Schedule

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Date

Time

Location

Discussion

Sat Apr 4, 2026

10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT