Comedy Writing for Stage, TV, and Film: A Crash Course with Rich Talarico (Online)
Thursday, Mar 7, 2024 @ 6:30 PM EST • $249.00 (includes fees)
Peabody award winner and multi-Emmy nominated writer, Rich Talarico, 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 how to write jokes, how to write blackouts, how to brainstorm and pitch their ideas and how to outline a scene/story-structure. How to tell a story and how to come up with endings.
DAY & DATES: Thursdays on 3/7, 3/14, and 3/21
TIME: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
CLASS LOCATION: Online via Zoom. Students will need a stable internet connection and adequate microphone & webcam.
ENROLLMENT COST: $249. Payment plans are available! Break up your enrollment into four payments over 6 weeks with our student payment plan. Email [email protected] to request.
DAY & DATES: Thursdays on 3/7, 3/14, and 3/21
TIME: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
CLASS LOCATION: Online via Zoom. Students will need a stable internet connection and adequate microphone & webcam.
ENROLLMENT COST: $249. Payment plans are available! Break up your enrollment into four payments over 6 weeks with our student payment plan. Email [email protected] to request.
WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT RICH
"Rich knows how to write sketches -- that much is obvious. But it was clear that he loves helping people get better too. . . I have never had a sketch class that helps people so much with how to think about comedy. Don't wait to find a better sketch class. It might not come along."
— Tim Marks, The KC Improv Company and Co-Founder of Fountain City Sketch Company
"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, Writing Student
“I learned more about sketch writing in this class than any other class I’ve taken in the past."
— Mirejah Cruz, Student
“Rich's care for his craft and his students shines through.”
— Stefanie Jewett, Student, Atlanta, GA
ABOUT RICH TALARICO
RICH TALARICO IS A PEABODY® AWARD WINNER WHO BOASTS FOUR EMMY® NOMINATIONS, AND FOUR WRITERS GUILD AWARD NOMINATIONS
Rich is an actor, comedian, improviser and established writer/producer best known for his work on Comedy Central’s 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 MADtv, The Tonight Show w. Jay Leno, Saturday Night Live, and the critically acclaimed, Review.
Rich took his first improv class from Stephen Colbert at Chicago’s Second City. Rich went on to tour with SC’s National Touring Company and later co-created five original sketch comedy revues with SC’s Etc., and Main Stage Companies. While in Chicago, Rich was a performer and teacher at Improv Olympic (Now iO) under the direction of Charna Halpern and the late, Del Close. Rich played on the Improv Olympic house teams “Mr. Blonde” and “Faulty Wiring” – while co-creating long-form improv shows like “Strap Heads,” “Trio,” “Close Quarters,” and “Dasariski.”
As an actor, Rich 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.
ENROLLMENT STEPS
- ENROLL: Click "enroll in class" above. Fill out the brief registration form and make your payment. Note: If you want to use a payment plan for applicable classes, you can find that link within the class description.
- CONFIRMATION EMAIL: After you make your payment you will receive a confirmation email from Fourth Wall Tickets. This email also has important information from us, so please be sure to look it over.
- ADD CLASS TO YOUR CALENDAR: Be sure you enter the dates and times of your class into whatever you use to track your days and weeks.
- SHARE THE CLASS: You will meet some great people in this course, but we aren't opposed to bringing some old friends along! Share the class link with your friends or family.
- WAIT PATIENTLY FOR CLASS: After this you will not hear from us again until a day or so before the class begins.
- CONTACT US WITH QUESTIONS: If there are any issues, we will email you. If you have any questions leading up to class, you can email us at [email protected]. You can also come back to the website and click on the class you enrolled in to view the information.
- REMINDER EMAIL: We will send a reminder email a day or two before class begins.
PAYMENT PLANS
Play now, Pay later! Crossroads offers payment plans! Our main payment plan option allows you to enroll in a course and pay for it in four, equal, interest-free installments over six weeks. At checkout click the "Pay Via Payment Plan" box and then select the payment plan option you would like to use. We also understand all situations are different, so if this particular payment schedule does not work for you, please email us at [email protected] to discuss the possibility of a schedule that is more tailored to your particular financial situation.
DISCOUNT ENROLLING IN MULTIPLE COURSES
If you have your eye on two or more courses currently enrolling in the same session- you can get a 15% discount! Discount is deducted from the total, regular enrollment cost and is good for core program classes in improv, comedy writing, musical improv, and stand-up with the occasional addition of some electives. To take advantage of this discount please email [email protected] with the courses you would like to take and we will send you an invoice to get your on your way. It's worth noting that this invoice will allow you to take advantage of another payment plan that will break up your enrollments into four payments over six weeks.
REFERRAL BONUS
You will meet some great new people in your class, but we aren't opposed to you bringing some friends along for the fun! If you refer someone to one of our intro classes (classes with a 1 in them) and they enroll, you both get a $25 Crossroads Comedy Theater gift card good for future classes or shows. Once they enroll send us an email CC'ing the person you referred or who referred you and we will issue the refunds within a few days. Our already great price just got even better!
CROSSROADS PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE
Crossroads runs occasional sales on some or all courses. We know that no one likes paying for something and then seeing it advertised at a lower price. For that reason we have the Crossroads Price Match Guarantee. If you see your class advertised at a lower price, email us at [email protected] while the sale is still active and we will refund the difference!
CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
If you're on social media you can follow us on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Tik Tok, and LinkedIn.
PUBLIC HEALTH POLICIES
Masks will be optional during this course. Though Crossroads does not require proof of vaccination to enroll in our courses, we highly encourage all students to be up to date on vaccinations. Students should stay home if they are ill the day of class. Any student that tests positive for COVID-19 or any other highly contagious, airborn disease should inform the theater so we can alert other students. These guidelines can updated based on the mandates of the City of Indianapolis, the CDC, or other public health experts.
CODE OF CONDUCT
It boils down to this: Treat people with respect. We do not tolerate hateful, discriminatory, or disruptive behavior. Behavior that is racist, misogynist, ableist, homophobic, transphobic, ageist, or any other unacceptable behavior not here mentioned will result in removal from the class. We strive to be inclusive of all experiences. We are always learning and aim to keep the class safe and respectful for everyone. The use of recreational drugs, illegal drugs, and/or alcohol is not permitted during class. The use of substances in class or the impact of prior usage exhibited in disruptive ways in class may result in your removal from class.
REFUND POLICY
All Crossroads Comedy Theater class sales are final. Please carefully consider your schedule and travel before enrolling. In some cases students may defer their enrollment to one of the following two class sessions. Deferment after the start of the course is not permitted. Any questions about this policy can be emailed to [email protected]. Policy updated March 2024.
KNOW PEOPLE IN PHILLY? TELL THEM ABOUT US!
Our first location was in Philadelphia where we have a great and growing reputation for offering the best courses with the most experienced and active instructors. Our Philly location has a full program including longform improv, musical improv, sketch comedy writing, writing for tv and film, stand-up comeyd, clowning, and more. We also produce lots of live comedy shows throughout the year. For more on Crossroads Philly click here!
Play now, Pay later! Crossroads offers payment plans! Our main payment plan option allows you to enroll in a course and pay for it in four, equal, interest-free installments over six weeks. At checkout click the "Pay Via Payment Plan" box and then select the payment plan option you would like to use. We also understand all situations are different, so if this particular payment schedule does not work for you, please email us at [email protected] to discuss the possibility of a schedule that is more tailored to your particular financial situation.
DISCOUNT ENROLLING IN MULTIPLE COURSES
If you have your eye on two or more courses currently enrolling in the same session- you can get a 15% discount! Discount is deducted from the total, regular enrollment cost and is good for core program classes in improv, comedy writing, musical improv, and stand-up with the occasional addition of some electives. To take advantage of this discount please email [email protected] with the courses you would like to take and we will send you an invoice to get your on your way. It's worth noting that this invoice will allow you to take advantage of another payment plan that will break up your enrollments into four payments over six weeks.
REFERRAL BONUS
You will meet some great new people in your class, but we aren't opposed to you bringing some friends along for the fun! If you refer someone to one of our intro classes (classes with a 1 in them) and they enroll, you both get a $25 Crossroads Comedy Theater gift card good for future classes or shows. Once they enroll send us an email CC'ing the person you referred or who referred you and we will issue the refunds within a few days. Our already great price just got even better!
CROSSROADS PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE
Crossroads runs occasional sales on some or all courses. We know that no one likes paying for something and then seeing it advertised at a lower price. For that reason we have the Crossroads Price Match Guarantee. If you see your class advertised at a lower price, email us at [email protected] while the sale is still active and we will refund the difference!
CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
If you're on social media you can follow us on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Tik Tok, and LinkedIn.
PUBLIC HEALTH POLICIES
Masks will be optional during this course. Though Crossroads does not require proof of vaccination to enroll in our courses, we highly encourage all students to be up to date on vaccinations. Students should stay home if they are ill the day of class. Any student that tests positive for COVID-19 or any other highly contagious, airborn disease should inform the theater so we can alert other students. These guidelines can updated based on the mandates of the City of Indianapolis, the CDC, or other public health experts.
CODE OF CONDUCT
It boils down to this: Treat people with respect. We do not tolerate hateful, discriminatory, or disruptive behavior. Behavior that is racist, misogynist, ableist, homophobic, transphobic, ageist, or any other unacceptable behavior not here mentioned will result in removal from the class. We strive to be inclusive of all experiences. We are always learning and aim to keep the class safe and respectful for everyone. The use of recreational drugs, illegal drugs, and/or alcohol is not permitted during class. The use of substances in class or the impact of prior usage exhibited in disruptive ways in class may result in your removal from class.
REFUND POLICY
All Crossroads Comedy Theater class sales are final. Please carefully consider your schedule and travel before enrolling. In some cases students may defer their enrollment to one of the following two class sessions. Deferment after the start of the course is not permitted. Any questions about this policy can be emailed to [email protected]. Policy updated March 2024.
KNOW PEOPLE IN PHILLY? TELL THEM ABOUT US!
Our first location was in Philadelphia where we have a great and growing reputation for offering the best courses with the most experienced and active instructors. Our Philly location has a full program including longform improv, musical improv, sketch comedy writing, writing for tv and film, stand-up comeyd, clowning, and more. We also produce lots of live comedy shows throughout the year. For more on Crossroads Philly click here!
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