Amazing Stand-up Comedy Class

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Learn and Perform Standup in only 10 weeks!
www.standupcomedyclass.com

A new semester of Gerry Katzman’s excellent comedy class is starting.  Classes will be on Monday nights (January 21st- March 24th, 7:00-11:30) or Tuesday nights (January 22nd- March 25th) in Hollywood.  The class finishes with a showcase at a comedy club (typically at The Comedy Store!)

www.Standupcomedyclass.com 323 251 1286

Over the past several years, hundreds of students have completed Gerry Katzman’s acclaimed 10-week course and can now be found performing at The Comedy Store, The Improv, and every major comedy club in town.   Gerry’s students have booked TV shows, national commercials, films, and gotten managers and agents based entirely on the strength of their stand-up!

Let’s face it; sitcoms are cast directly from the stand-up stage (Seinfeld, Raymond, Ellen, Roseanne). Movies find their talent from standup (Dane Cook, Robin Williams, Jaime Foxx).  Casting Directors, Managers, and Agents go out every night scouting talent, and the writer’s rooms of these shows are filled with standup comedians too! If you are funny and are an actor, writer, or performer – you cannot afford to ignore the power that stand-up comedy can have on your career.

Gerry Katzman is a working actor and comedian who has appeared on “JAG” on CBS, “Angel” on The WB, “Lucky” on FX, “A.U.S.A” on NBC, “In Justice” on ABC, “Ned’s” on Nickelodeon, “The Rerun Show” on NBC, and many other film, theater, and television roles. Gerry has performed onstage at The Improv, The Laugh Factory, The Bellagio Hotel, The Comedy Store, The Magic Castle, and many other venues.  He has written for television, radio, newspapers and magazines.  His corporate clients include Microsoft, ADM, and American Express.

The class (www.standupcomedyclass.com) will show you how to take experiences from your life and translate them into standup comedy. During the class you will cover; picking strong topics, writing relatable premises, connecting with an audience, and creating extraordinary act-outs that showcase your unique sense of humor.  There is one out-of-class rehearsal each week.  The 10-week class, including the showcase, costs $450 dollars (easy payment plan available) and includes the showcase at a comedy club.

When:
Monday Night Class Dates: January 21st, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, March 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th (showcase)

Tuesday Night Class Dates: January 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, March 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th (showcase)

For more information please call 323-251-1286 and Please forward this to your funny friends!

Thank you, Gerry Katzman  www.standupcomedyclass.com 323 251 1286

Testimonials:

“After taking Gerry’s class, I am doing shows at the Comedy Store on Sunset Blvd., at the World-famous Hollywood Improv, and many other locations. There are a lot of people who claim that they can teach you how to do standup comedy, but Gerry Katzman actually knows how to do it. The class environment is friendly and non-threatening. Gerry’s class can save you from years of failure on stage! He eases you into the world of standup comedy in a way that makes it far less daunting than it can be without the proper guidance. He is friendly and always approachable, and he is a paid, performing standup comedian. Why learn from anyone else? If standup comedy is what you want to do, than this is the class you have to take!”

Adam Kruger – TV Host, Actor, Comedian

“This class has changed my life. I came in with a bunch of disorganized ideas and in eight weeks I came out with a solid five minute set good enough to perform anywhere. A lot of Gerry’s students are already working at comedy clubs and they are extremely helpful and inspiring. Not only is Gerry a wonderful teacher but he fosters an environment of cooperation and support that I have not experienced in many other classes. Gerry is especially good at bringing out the best in each and every person. I recommend this class to anyone that dreams of being a stand-up comedian or anyone who is ready to discover something in themselves they did not know they had.”
Liza Fernandez – actress, producer

“Gerry Katzman is a truly gifted coach. After attending just one of his showcases; I knew that he was my key to success. Every other comedy coach I worked with before, had left me feeling lost, hopeless, and with many questions. Gerry created an informed, supportive, fun, and creative environment. After completing his 8-week class I was confident, I had found my voice, and I was given priceless connections in Hollywood. I finally was given a formula for writing that allowed me to be original, personal, and yet relatable to all kinds of audiences. I have seen him take a person with no obvious talent, and help them create a compelling act. I’ve also seen people with skills come in, and leave his class as amazing performers. He makes you feel like you’re not in it alone, and leaves you with a support system so many comedians never get. He enjoys what he does, and loves each of his students for who they are. He has a rare and brilliant vision that anyone would be lucky to be touched by.”
Amanda Ireton – actor, comedian

“I have never seen a comedy-class better prepared than Gerry Katzman’s showcases.  He makes sure that every one of his students thoroughly understands the writing and performance of standup.  It’s unbelievable.”
-Jack Assadorian, The Owner of The HaHa Cafe Comedy Club

“I’ve done stand-up on and off for years, eventually stopping because I just felt empty doing it. Through Gerry’s class I learned that real true feelings that are deep inside us are actually universal truths. Gerry guides us to write about our honest feelings, taking our stand-up to an incredible level. I started writing about who I am right now, in the moment. Really looking inside of myself and seeing who I was- was at first scary, then empowering.  Performing stand-up has become fulfilling, and because my jokes are written from my heart and everyone’s heart, they are more than funny, they are powerful. Power takes away fear, leaving the audience relaxed, engaged, and bursting with laughter. Thank you Gerry for taking my both comedy and myself to a new level.”
Laura Park – actor, comedian, solo-show performer

“Gerry Katzman listens, helps, encourages, builds, and challenges you to take yourself to the next level.  I’ve been doing stand up for three years and I wanted to take a class that would help me explore more authentic topics, challenge myself creatively, and write on a consistent basis.  Gerry’s class was it.  He’s one of the funniest, wittiest guys I know and his class is remarkably fun and supportive.
-PK, Winner of Ice House Comedy Club Contest and Ed McMahon’s “Next Big Star”

For more information, please call Gerry at 323 251 1286. Call now for a free comedy consultation!  Thanks!
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