While teaching someone to be funny is difficult, the techniques of stand-up comedy can absolutely be taught, learned, and honed.

In this class, you'll learn the fundamentals of stand-up comedy, proper joke structure, what makes people laugh, create original material, practice in class with personalized feedback, and perform in front of a live audience.

Whether you're pursuing a passion, trying stand-up for the first time, or improving your presentation skills, this supportive and hands-on class will help you develop an original act ready for the stage.

Taught by professional stand-up comedian Cory Michaelis, Tacoma Comedy Academy includes four virtual class sessions and one live graduation performance in front of your friends and family.

Know someone who might enjoy it? This class also makes a great gift!