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A message from our
Chucklemonkey of a Webmaster:
As many comedy
teachers like to say, they can't teach you
to be funny... but they can teach
you to be funnier. A good comedy
coach can help ease beginners through those
painful first months of learning what works
and what doesn't, as well as offering pointers
and brush-up tips to more veteran performers,
as well. Whether you're just getting started
in comedy, or you're just in a rut, here's
a few folks you might want to talk to...
(Please
note: The comedy teachers listed here do not necessarily endorse
Chucklemonkey.com, nor do we necessarily endorse these
teachers - this listing is just for your convenience!)
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Dante
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www.ComicDante.com
Phone:
(818) 635-7910
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Canoga
Park, CA
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Voted
the #1 comedy teacher in LA.
Dante is a working headliner
with 20 years of stand up comedy
under his belt. Class is for
new comics and veterans. You
can join at any time.
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Greg
Dean
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www.Stand-UpComedy.com
Phone:
(323) 464-4355
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Los
Angeles, CA
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Greg Dean has the longest running stand-up comedy school in America...
since 1982. In over two decades of teaching
workshops, Dean has innovated what may be the only technique-based
approach to learning comedy. This sets him apart from all other
instructors who only teach you their opinion of what they think is funny. His approach works to bring out your sense of humor - where other comedy
teachers seem all too content with imposing their own personal styles. Dean
has trained Whoopi Goldberg and hundreds of other successful, working
comedians. As the author of the book Step
By Step to Stand-Up Comedy, Greg Dean can also teach you something
only professional comedians know... being funny pays. |
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Joe
Falzarano
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www.LAStandUps.com
Phone:
(310) 916-8761
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Los
Angeles, CA
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Award-winning TV producer Joe Falzarano's Stand Up Comedy Workshops and
One-on-One Private Sessions give you vital stories, significant examples, and
indispensable advice that every aspiring stand up comedian needs. Students
get the insiders perspective from the guy who spent 10 years booking and
developing comics like Jon Stewart, Dave Attell, Louie CK, and Dave Chappelle
while running NYC's Original Improv and Caroline's, and producing some of TV's
funniest moments for HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central, and A&E. |
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Bobbie
Oliver
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www.StandUpAcademy.net
Phone:
(323) 697-8287
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Pasadena,
CA
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All StandUp Academy classes taught in the Ice House Main Room by comedian
Bobbie Oliver. Three
classes to choose from: Introductory, Intermediate,
and Advanced. Classes
on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.
All classes end with a
graduation showcase in the Ice House Main Room. Check
out the website for more info or to register.
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The
Comedy Spot Comedy Club
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Phone:
(480) 945-4422
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Scottsdale,
AZ
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So you’ve watched Last Comic Standing or Comedy Central and thought, "I can
do that." Well, get off your can and get in class! Every comedian starts
somewhere - you can start TODAY! Early registration is open and class space is
limited. All classes run EVERY Sunday and continue each month - on-going. Classes
are held from noon to 2:30
pm every Sunday; cost is
$100 per month - start/join
anytime!
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Tony
Vicich
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www.ComedySchools.com
Phone:
(888) 800-5653
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Scottsdale,
AZ &
North Hollywood,
CA
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Tony Vicich is one of
the few full-time stand-up comedians
teaching comedy. Tony
stresses the "3 Cs"
- connection to the material,
connection to the crowd, connection
to yourself. Not just a
class, but a true development
program for beginners and veterans. |
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Adam
Barnhardt
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Phone:
(310) 493-6126
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Los
Angeles, CA
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On-going beginning and intermediate comedy classes with a final
performance
at The Comedy Store. Adam has been a standup for 15 years and is a Paid
Regular at The Comedy Store. |
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Judy
Carter
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www.ComedyWorkshops.com
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Los
Angeles, CA
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Judy Carter ("The Comedy Bible," "Standup Comedy: The Book") runs standup
classes that showcase at the Hollywood Improv. Also, the California Comedy
Weekend in Palm Springs where comics showcase for casting directors, agents, and
club bookers. |
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Alycia
Cooper
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www.AlyciaCooper.com
Phone:
(323) 252-8889
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Los
Angeles, CA
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This is a class for the comic who wants to be edgy! Alycia Cooper is a cross
between Margaret Cho and Chris Rock, AND she is a teacher who is currently on
the road; therefore, considers herself to be a "contemporary!" |
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Lynn
Epstein
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www.LynnEpstein.com
Phone:
(949) 290-4679
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Laguna
Beach,
CA
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Add humor to your
presentations, perk up your
punchlines and/or enhance your
stage performance. Customized
comedy classes for individuals,
groups and corporate events. |
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H2F
Workshops
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www.H2F.net
Phone:
(310) 525-0750
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Los
Angeles, CA
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Stand
Up Comedy, Learn the basics
and beyond. Target Student:
Intermediate to advanced - Get
help with joke structure, character
development, Finding your voice,
being more comfortable on stage.
Only $50 per Class or 6 Weeks
for $250. Small classes = lots
of time for you. 100% guaranteed
to make you funnier, more funny,
or even more funnier! Contact
us to schedule a free audit!
Need to pump up your jokes?
Wish you had a writer to help?
Just can’t make that idea work?
PRIVATE COACHING ALSO AVAILABLE
CALL 310-525-0750 FOR APPOINTMENT
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The
Improv Comedy School
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www.theimprovschool.com
Phone:
(909) 510-5616
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Irvine,
CA &
Ontario, CA
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We offer comprehensive training programs for all levels of standup comedians,
taught at the world famous Improv clubs. We will help you develop an original
act and give you the skillsets needed to compete in this highly competitive
industry. |
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Perry
Kurtz
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www.Perry
Kurtz.com
Phone:
(310) 570-2567
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Los
Angeles, CA
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Recommended by Mark Lonow of the Improv for personality based comedy
instruction, Perry. a working professional of OVER 28 years, who has headlined
thousands of comedy clubs and Corporate Events across the U.S., is now offering
private coaching for anyone who would like to become funny or funnier, or just
tighten and punch-up your act. |
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Neil
Leiberman
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www.ComedyCoach.com
Phone:
(800) 528-4465
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San
Francisco, CA
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America's 'original' Comedy Coach® (accept no substitutes) offers private,
one-on-one coaching all over the world. His students have appeared on Letterman,
Leno, Conan, Premium Blend, and have won every major Comedy Competition. |
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Los
Angeles Women of Comedy
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www.MariaMenozzi.com
Phone:
(818) 623-7018
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North
Hollywood, CA
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Classes for beginners, advanced and working comedians and young adults beg. Aug.
for 8 weeks, privates available. A&E, Comedy Central, BET, Letterman,
Leno, guest instructors/speakers, showcase show end of class. |
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Greg
Miller
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www.uncabaret.com/Lab
Phone:
(323) 993-3305
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Hollywood, CA
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Un-Cabaret's Writing & Performance Workshop, THE UN-CAB LAB, is led by Beth
Lapides & producer Greg Miller. They help you be your funniest, deepest,
most authentic self onstage. |
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Jodi
Miller
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Phone:
(323) 394-4008
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Los
Angeles, CA
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Stand-up comic for over 10
years. Teaching Stand-up at the AMCE Theater for 2
years
& private coaching for 5 years. Coached Big Black on MTV's Rob& Big Black
Show & is currently writing for a new comedy series on HBO. |
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Diane
Nichols
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www.acwclasses.com
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North
Hollywood, CA
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"Diane Nichols
is truly one of comedy's unsung
heroes..." - Chucklemonkey.com.
Read Diane's interview
with Chucklemonkey.com HERE! |
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Steve
North
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www.FunnyCoach.com
Phone:
(818) 347-5098
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Woodland
Hills, CA
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Find Your Unique Comedic Character; Privates, Phone Sessions, 2-levels
Workshops/ 15 years ongoing shows, industry nites, syndicated comedy work,
"graduates" on Leno, Letterman, sitcoms. Learn from veterans of more than 30 TV
shows; 1000's clubs; Owners, Brook Forest Entertainment Comedy Mgmt. |
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San
Francisco Comedy College
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www.sfcomedycollege.com
Phone:
(877) 735-2844
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San
Francisco, CA
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Beginner,Advanced and one on one stand up and Improv training. Only comedy
school in America with an onsite club and booking agency for students! Ask about
our private week intensive for out of towners. |
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Jonathan
Solomon
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School4StandUp@aol.com
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Los
Angeles,
CA
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Former
regular on "Late Show with
David Letterman", retired
stand-up Jonothan Solomon teaches
and coaches performing and writing. Guaranteed:
You will immediately be more
confident in performing and
create more and funnier comedy
material for your act.
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Georgia
Van Cuylenburg
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Georgia_VanC@yahoo.com.au
Phone:
(323) 244-0720
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Hollywood, CA
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Comedy for the kids. Georgia is a young stand up comedian who believes that with
the right encouragement and support kids are the funniest beings alive!! |
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Barry
Weisenberg
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www.FunnyBarry.com
Phone:
(714) 997-2572
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Los
Angeles, CA
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Teaches comedy classes
at West Los Angeles Community
College; Winner, 2006 Las Vegas
Comedy Festival (Best of "Play
Vegas") |
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Bill
Word
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www.wordup.com
Phone:
(949) 223-0298
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Huntington
Beach, CA
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Bill books four/five
nights of comedy a week at Martini
Blues, with comics ranging from
beginners to paid national headliners;
Bill's students get many chances
to perform at his club. |
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Dobie
Maxwell
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www.Dobie.com
Phone:
(312) 371-2908
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Chicago,
IL
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Veteran headliner teaches beginner,intermediate and advanced classes and
personal coaching. Money back guarantee. |
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Eddie
Brill
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www.EddieBrill.com
Phone:
(917) 539-3335
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New
York, NY
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Eddie is an internationally renown comedian and comedy booker for the Letterman
show. He facilitates an honest, intense workshop that is taught worldwide. Be
ready to take your career to the next level! |
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Buddy
Flip
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www.buddyflip.com
Phone:
(917) 446-9670
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New
York, NY
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The official comedy class for New York Comedy Club is taught by National
Headliner Buddy Flip. Buddy's credits include Comedy Central, MTV & HBO
& Sirius Radio. Buddy has appeared in Las Vegas & Atlantic City. |
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Walt
Frasier
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www.fpny.org/laughfactory
Phone:
(212) 568-6560
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New
York, NY
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Stand-Up and Improv Comedy at the Times Square, Laugh Factory Classes, Private
Instruction and weekly showcases for new talent. |
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Jeffrey
Gurian
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www.jeffreygurian.com
Phone:
(212) 826-8125
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New
York, NY
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Wrote special material for many major celebs, ( Joan Rivers, Rodney, Belzer,
Pauly Shore, Phil Hartman, "Dice" etc.),many Friars Roasts, had own column in
Weekly World News, 3 films,(two won awards), teach comedy writing at Learning
Annex, Baruch College. |
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Danny
Liberto
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www.NoClowns.com
Phone:
(585) 227-5193
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Rochester, NY
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The classes are designed to instruct the novice on the basics of creating a
standup comedy act. The principles that are covered include finding funny
material that is original to the performer, writing shortcuts, performance tips,
improvisational comedy, and the business of standup comedy. |
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New
York Comedy School
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comicteacher@yahoo.com
Phone:
(212) 712-6381
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New
York, NY
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MONEY BACK GAURANTEE! Students have appeared on Tonight show,
Last Comic
Standing, Sit-com Yes Dear, written for Saturday Night Live! Class taught at The
World Famous New York Improv! Call THIS number only: 212-712-6381 |
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Ron Poole & Darlene Violette |
www.RonPooleParty.com
Phone:
(212) 802-5584
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New
York, NY
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5 Week Stand-Up Comedy Workshop taught by two experienced, working,
award-winning stand-up comedy performers/producers/coaches. Includes 5
Class Sessions, 1 Field Trip to a NYC Comedy Show and 1 Performance at one of
NYC's top clubs! ALL LEVELS WELCOME! Class is open to newcomers and
comedy veterans. |
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Linda
Smith
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www.LindaSmithComic.com
Phone:
(212) 472-3058
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New
York, NY
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Linda has been a successful stand-up comedian for over 20 years. Her
accomplishments include, an Emmy nomination as a writer for "The Rosie O'Donnell
Show", the HBO special "Women of the Night", and has opened for comic greats,
Colin Quinn, Robert Schimmell and Caroline Rhea just to name a few. Linda
specializes in one on one coaching and how to audition for a club. |
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D.F.
Sweedler
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www.comicstriplive.com
Phone:
(212) 861-9386
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New
York, NY
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DF Sweedler has written jokes for David Letterman. Former students have
appeared on SNL and The Tonight Show. This 8 Week Class will help you perfect
both your writing and performing. |
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Alex
St. Andrews
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www.mongooseomnimedia.com
Phone:
(503) 490-8751
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Portland, OR
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Alex's students are moving quickly from the open mic circuit to paid MC, feature
and headlining gigs. 3 of the 5 finalists in the 2006 'AM Northwest Standup
Comedy Competition' were students of Alex's workshops. |
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