This 6-week, in-person class will teach the basics of stand-up comedy from reviewing and discussing the greats to writing your own material to crafting your first set. You’ll study with someone currently working in the business who will guide you through the ins and outs of getting started through lessons, exercises, and practice with useable feedback. You will also meet like minded people just starting out so you can support each other on your comedy journey!

If you do not have performance aspirations – no worries! This class still provides valuable skills such as building self-confidence, increasing comfort in front of groups, thinking more creatively, being more observant, and more! Includes an optional class performance to show off your new stand-up skills. No experience necessary!

CLASS DAY/TIME: Tuesdays | 6:30pm – 8:30pm
CLASS DATES: 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, and 6/4 (Performance weekend of 6/8)
CLASS LOCATION: LOCATION: Union Indy @ 525 S. Meridian Street, The Launch Room, Indianapolis, IN 46225 (map). This is an accessible building and classroom space.
ENROLLMENT: $249 through 2/29 | $279 through 3/31 | $299 after. The earlier you enroll, the more you save. Need a payment plan? With Crossroads you can break up your enrollment into 4 interest-free payments over 6 weeks with our student payment plan through AfterPay! Email classes@xroadscomedyindy.com to request. More info below.

WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THIS COURSE…
“If you think you’re situationally funny (everyone says this) then take a stand up class! This class helped me put into action concepts I did subconsciously but now I understand them and can use them in performance. Also, you meet other funny people you never would have met organically. My confidence in comedy has increased immensely and I look forward to taking another class in the future!”

“You’ll get the tools you need to bottle up that special something about you and make a room full of people laugh.”

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Dwight Simmons got his start in comedy while in college at Indiana University in 2009. His energetic enthusiasm has allowed him to perform on an array of different stages ranging from theaters to house basements. Dwight combines a likable personality with well written material for an enjoyable experience. For the last few years, he has been a favorite in club and indie rooms alike.

Dwight has been selected to comedy festivals such as Limestone, Memphis, Crom and many others. Most recently, Dwight has been heard on Kevin Hart’s LOL Network and on the Bob and Tom show. In 2015, his self produced debut album, Pacifist Aggressive reached #1 on the iTunes charts. In 2018, he was named in Thrillist as one of the 50 “Best Undiscovered Stand-Up Comedians” in the country. His second album Sip and Pass also reached #1 on iTunes and Google Play. An avid writer and beer drinker, he contributes regularly to craftbeer.com and produces a traveling web-series called BrewTube Comedy.