RICH TALARICO

Introduction to Comedy Writing Workshop

26 September 2023, Tuesday, 6-10 PM

Rich shares insights and writing techniques from his 20+ years in late night TV (SNL, MADtv, Key & Peele, The Tonight Show) and from having written five resident company shows for Second City in Chicago. Students will learn comedy basics — how to write jokes, and how to brainstorm and pitch. The group will also learn how to support others’ ideas - a key writers’ room skill.

"I seriously don't think I've had the chance to absorb that much good content in a small amount of time ever... even in college!"
— Jessica Christopher, Student

“I learned more about sketch writing in this class than any other class I’ve taken in the past."
— Mirejah Cruz, Student

"Rich knows how to write sketches -- that much is obvious. But it was clear that he loves helping people get better too. Don't wait to find a better sketch class. It might not come along."
— Tim Marks, The KC Improv Company & Co-Founder of Fountain City Sketch Company

Rich Talarico is a Peabody® Award winner who boasts four Emmy® nominations, as well as four Writers Guild Award noms. Rich is a distinguished writer/producer known for his significant contributions to Key & Peele. Rich wrote K&P favorites Substitute Teacher, Racist Zombies, Karim and Jahar, Hatz, Teaching Center, Obama Greets, Black Ice and many more. Rich wrote and produced on some of the biggest comedy shows in late-night; MADtv, The Tonight Show w. Jay Leno, Saturday Night Live, and the critically acclaimed, Review. Rich is an alum of Chicago's Second City and has appeared in featured roles on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, MADtv, the feature film High Fidelity and A&W Root Beer's classic TV ad, "Mr. Dumass.” Talarico’s extensive experience in the comedy industry has made him a sought-after teacher, writer and consultant. — more at richtalarico.com

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RULES

Seats are limited and first come first serve.

Doors will open 30 minutes before the workshop.

Turn off all mobile devices or set them to vibrate.

Use of video equipment or flash photography is strictly prohibited.

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