Helium Comedy Academy: Stand-Up Workshop
Saturday, January 17 at 11:00 AM
Learn the fundamentals of performing stand-up comedy at our one-day intensive workshop! Seasoned instructors will cover everything from the basics of joke writing and proper joke structure to performing your conceptualized ideas on stage! Don’t miss this all-day workshop that will answer your burni...
Helium Comedy Academy: Stand-Up Workshop
Saturday, January 17 at 11:00 AM·11:00 a.m.·Rittenhouse·Helium Comedy Club·2031 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA
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Helium Comedy Academy: Stand-Up Workshop
Sat, Jan 17 • 11:00 a.m.
Helium Comedy Club
Rittenhouse
Learn the fundamentals of performing stand-up comedy at our one-day intensive workshop! Seasoned instructors will cover everything from the basics of joke writing and proper joke structure to performing your conceptualized ideas on stage! Don’t miss this all-day workshop that will answer your burning questions about comedy, provide you with insights into making a career out of your passion, and a whole lot more! January 17th workshop runs from 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM! PLUS All attendees will receive $75 off our next available Stand-up 160 course!* *Not valid with any other discounts
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Learn the fundamentals of performing stand-up comedy at our one-day intensive workshop! Seasoned instructors will cover everything from the basics of joke writing and proper joke structure to performing your conceptualized ideas on stage! Don’t miss this all-day workshop that will answer your burning questions about comedy, provide you with insights into making a career out of your passion, and a whole lot more! January 17th workshop runs from 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM! PLUS All attendees wi...
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