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Stand-up Comedy Writing

SCRIPT X 465.8E

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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In Person
Starting at $720.00
As few as 10 weeks
3.0
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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. 

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Tuesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Chip Pope
400728
Fee:
$720.00
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Notes

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.

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

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 21, 2025
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
©2014 Quirk Books
ISBN 9781594746772
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Tue Jan 7, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1264
Discussion
Tue Jan 14, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1264
Discussion
Tue Jan 21, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1264
Discussion
Tue Jan 28, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1264
Discussion
Tue Feb 4, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1264
Discussion
Tue Feb 11, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1264
Discussion
Tue Feb 18, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1264
Discussion
Tue Feb 25, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1264
Discussion
Tue Mar 4, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1264
Discussion
Tue Mar 11, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1264

Spring 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
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Saturday 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Chip Pope
402435
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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Notes

No meeting May 24.

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.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
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
©2014 Quirk Books
ISBN 9781594746772
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Sat Apr 5, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Sat Apr 12, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Sat Apr 19, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Sat Apr 26, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Sat May 3, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Sat May 10, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Sat May 17, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Sat May 31, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Sat Jun 7, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Sat Jun 14, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center

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