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Dallas Comedy Club Training Center



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Intro to Storytelling

$299

with Sydney Plant

Calendar Mar 10, 2025 at 7 pm

8-Week Course + Final Grad Show
Mondays, 7:00-9:00pm
March 10th to April 28th, 2025

No one has a story like yours. No one has experienced this life the way you have. So why not bring your story to life in a way you’ve never imagined before? The art of storytelling is not only a therapeutic experience for yourself, but for those who need to hear it. In this course you’ll learn how to create a clear arc in telling your story, how to emote, and how to keep your audience completely captivated. You will explore popular storytelling modes including TedX and The Moth. You’ll receive focused feedback in a nurturing environment that will help boost your confidence and skills as a storyteller. This course will focus on giving you the tools and confidence you need to tell one story, your story, at your final graduation performance.

This class is eight weekly sessions running from March 10th to April 28th 2025. The instructor is Sydney Plant. All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable. All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate. 

CLASS DATES: MONDAYS FROM 7-9PM, 3/10/25 – 4/28/25

GRAD SHOW DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 4th, exact time TBD

Level Four Long Form

$350
Calendar Mar 10, 2025 at 7 pm

8-Week Course + Final Grad Show
Mondays, 7:00-10:00pm
March 10th – April 28th, 2025

Prerequisite: Level Three Long Form Improv + Accepted Application

You’ve learned the rules and tools of improv, so let’s get back to play and put them all together in fun new ways! Level Four Long Form takes the foundation formed in beginner and intermediate levels and builds upon it with fun new forms and structures. Students work toward mastering the Harold as the main form used in the course, which allows performers to give their sets a sitcom-like structure where scenes and beats are revisited to the delight of the audience. Instructor feedback focuses on individualized performance notes designed to call out students’ unique strengths while working to get rid of bad habits. By the end of the class, students become skillful performers who have the skills needed to perform in any show that comes their way!

This class is eight weekly sessions running from March 10th to April 28th, 2025. The instructor is TBD. All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable. All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate. 

CLASS DATES: MONDAYS FROM 7-10PM, 3/10/25 – 4/28/25

GRAD SHOW DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 4TH, exact time TBD

Level Three Long Form

$350
Calendar Mar 11, 2025 at 7 pm

8-Week Course + Final Grad Show
Tuesdays, 7:00 – 10:00 pm
March 11th – April 29th, 2025

Prerequisite: Level Two Long Form Improv + instructor approval

Continue your improv journey as we focus on strong listening and reacting without interrupting our scene partners. Being sure that the beginning of your sentence doesn’t interrupt the middle of theirs, you will dive into the world of slowing down- truly hearing the gifts given to us by our teammates, and learning exactly how to play those gifts at the height of your intelligence. Work on first and second beats and group games, while also doubling down on how to pull inspiration from personal stories. Make yourself and your scene partner look like a genius!

This class is eight weekly sessions running from March 11, 2025 to April 29th 2025. The instructor is TBD. All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable. All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate. 

CLASS DATES: TUESDAYS FROM 7-10PM, 3/11/25-4/29/25

GRAD SHOW DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 4TH, exact time TBD

Level One Short Form

$350
Calendar Mar 12, 2025 at 7 pm

8-Week Course + Final Grad Show
Wednesdays, 7:00pm-10:00pm
March 12th – April 30th, 2025

Whose line? Your line! In this class you will learn the quick-fire skills needed to take the “Yes, and” into Short Form Improv! You will exercise skills such as listening, justification, and physicality to heighten the healthy competition that Short Form games are all about. This class explores different genres of Short Form games and the underlying concepts that make them successful and fun for performers and audiences alike. Over the course of eight weeks you will form a team with your classmates. The class culminates with a final grad performance in which you will delight your family and friends with your newfound skills!

This class is eight weekly sessions running from March 12th to April 30th, 2025. The instructor is TBD. All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable. All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate.

CLASS DATES: WEDNESDAYS FROM 7:00PM-10:00PM

GRAD SHOW DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 4th, exact time TBD

Level Two Stand-Up

$350

with Magen King

Calendar Mar 12, 2025 at 7 pm, runs for 8 weeks

8-Week Course + Final Grad Show
Wednesdays, 7:00 – 10:00 pm
March 12th – April 30th, 2025

You wrote and performed a five minute set in front of a live audience! You rock! Whether you’re doing open mics, booking shows, or even submitting for festivals, it is imperative to have a well developed set that can be delivered with confidence and ease. Students will receive personalized feedback with a focus on stage presence, storytelling, and joke set up. This class focuses on advanced topics including crowd work, hecklers, marketing yourself, and more! Students will emerge from this class feeling confident and ready to take on bigger shows.

This class is eight weekly sessions running from March 12, 2025 to April 30, 2025. The instructor is Magen King. All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable. All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate. 

CLASS DATES: WEDNESDAYS FROM 7-10PM, 3/12/25 – 4/30/25

GRAD SHOW DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 4TH exact time TBD

Level Two Storytelling

$299

with Daniel Sturdivant

Calendar Mar 13, 2025 at 7 pm

8-Week Course + Final Grad Show
Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm
March 13th to May 1st, 2025

Ready to take your stories to the next level? In this eight-week adventure, you’ll transform everyday moments into unforgettable stories. We’ll dive into advanced storytelling techniques like non-linear narratives, multi-dimensional characters, and emotionally charged themes. You’ll learn to find hidden stories in daily life, craft relatable plots, and weave in symbols that give your stories depth. With hands-on exercises, collaborative workshops, and plenty of feedback, you’ll build the confidence to captivate any audience. By the end, you’ll be ready to showcase your polished story in a live performance that leaves people hanging on every word.

This class is eight weekly sessions running from March 13th to May 1st 2025. The instructor is Daniel Sturdivant. All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable. All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate. 

CLASS DATES: THURSDAYS FROM 7-9PM, 3/13/25 – 5/1/25

GRAD SHOW DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 3rd, exact time TBD

Level One Long Form

$350

with Ryan Vicksell

Calendar Mar 15, 2025 at 1 pm, runs for 8 weeks

8-Week Course + Final Grad Show
Saturdays, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
March 15th – May 3rd, 2025

Dive into the joy of improvisation! Learn the power of “Yes, and…” in a world that loves to focus on “No, but…” Focus on positive choices, discover the truthful and wonderful characters that live inside each of us, and most importantly: learn to trust that YOU are enough. With the most hours offered in the metroplex, this beginner course will give you the strong foundation you need to confidently take the stage at any improv jam in town! By the end of the class, students will be able to perform hilarious 5 minute improvised scenes with their classmates. Be more confident, follow your instincts, and find the fun in every bit of life.

This class is eight weekly sessions running from March 15th to May 3rd, 2025. Class will skip April 20th for Easter.The instructor is Ryan Vicksell. All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable. All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate. 

CLASS DATES: SATURDAYS FROM 1-4PM, 3/15/25 – 5/3/25

GRAD SHOW DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 4TH, exact time TBD

Level Two Long Form

$350

with Chris Hansen

Calendar Mar 15, 2025 at 1 pm

8-Week Course + Final Grad Show
Saturdays, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
March 15th – May 3rd, 2025

You did it! You finished level one and now it’s time to keep up the momentum of your Improv journey! In Level Two, you’ll focus on editing your own scenes by ‘following the foot’ connected to your gut and heart to edit scenes at the height of their hilarity. Learn all about the concepts of ‘game’ and how to heighten and tighten a scene organically and confidently. You’ll also have the opportunity to discover peas in a pod vs voice of reason dynamics within your scene work and even begin the process of extracting inspiration and ideas from personal anecdotes. Don’t delay, say “Yes and!” to following the fun now!

This class is eight weekly sessions running from March 15th to May 3rd, 2025. The instructor is Chris Hansen. All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable. All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate. 

CLASS DATES: SATURDAYS FROM 1-4PM, 3/15/25 – 5/3/25

GRAD SHOW DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 4th, exact time TBD

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