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Zero to 60 - A comedy writing workshop with Kunal Rao

Zero to 60 - A comedy writing workshop with Kunal Rao

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Zero to 60 - A comedy writing workshop with Kunal Rao

Workshops

May 1 | 5PM - May 2 | 8PM

Online

1699

Sorry, this show is already over but head here for other fun events!

Event Guide

Digital Event

Online

For Age(s)

Family Friendly

Language

English

Masterclass

Learn from an expert

Invite your friends

and enjoy a shared experience

Event Guide

Digital Event

Online

For Age(s)

Family Friendly

Language

English

Masterclass

Learn from an expert

Invite your friends

and enjoy a shared experience

About the Event

Please Note: The ticket is for 2 days of the workshop.

Date: Sat-Sun, 1-2 May 2021 (Two days, 3 hours each)

Time: IST 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Length: 6 hours (3+3 hours)


Maybe you watched a comedian on stage and thought to yourself, “hey, I could do that!" Maybe you’re really curious and wonder whether comedy can learned. Maybe you’ve even gone so far as to look up an open mic near you. But then you backspaced yourself the hell out of there because it’s one thing to be the funny one in your friends’ circle, but can you crack a room filled with strangers? 

 

I’m here to tell you can! You probably won’t—at least not the first three dozen times—but it is possible for anyone to learn the principles of standup comedy, even for those to whom it does not come “naturally”.

 

If you’ve always wanted to try writing and performing standup comedy, but had no idea how or where to start, this workshop will cover some of the basics of standup comedy writing to help you get your first 3 minutes together—we call it the Tight 3. (Ok, I lied, it’s a Tight 60, but baby steps.)

 

This workshop is designed for newcomers who have not performed standup comedy at all, or tried it just a handful of times. Together we’ll tackle the basics: ideas, writing, structure, performance, delivery. 

 

If all goes according to plan (both mine and yours), you’ll leave the room and never come back with 3 minutes of material that you can take straight to the next open mic! 


Topics covered:

What’s funny?

The basics of writing a joke.

What’s a good premise to use?

How do I write a good punchline?

WTF is a callback? and other such life-threatening questions

Techniques to expand on a bit

News comedy writing.

Standup tools and tricks.


Feedback from past attendees:


“Overall, I absolutely loved it! This was my first ever comedy/creative writing workshop and it was a blast! The knowledge you shared and the tips you gave us made it really worthwhile.”

 

“A complex thing can be totally broken down and made really simple by Kunal.”

 

The workshop was “to the point“

 

“The practical examples and videos were very useful in understanding.” 

 

About the Artist: 

Kunal Rao has been performing standup for over 10 years in India and internationally. He is also the co-founder and ex-member of one of the country’s most popular comedy collectives, East India Comedy (EIC). In 2019, he released his first standup comedy special, “Done” on Amazon Prime Video. Kunal has been successfully running standup comedy writing workshops over the last few years, a process he enjoys thoroughly and values for its potential to exchange ideas and learn from one another. 


For discounts, follow Kunal on Instagram or other social media @kunalrao

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Zero to 60 - A comedy writing workshop with Kunal Rao

Workshops

May 1 | 5PM - May 2 | 8PM

Online

1699

Sorry, this show is already over but head here for other fun events!

Event Guide

Digital Event

Online

For Age(s)

Family Friendly

Language

English

Masterclass

Learn from an expert

Invite your friends

and enjoy a shared experience

1699

Sorry, this show is already over but head here for other fun events!

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