Steve Martin Teaches Comedy

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Free Online Course: Steve Martin Teaches Comedy provided by MasterClass is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 4-5 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from MasterClass. Steve Martin Teaches Comedy is taught by Steve Martin.

Overview
  • Teaches Comedy

    One of Steve’s first gigs was at the drive-in movies. When the audience liked a joke, they honked. In this comedy class, Steve shares insights from performing for cars and humans over a 50-year career spanning sold-out arenas and blockbuster films. Learn how to find your voice, gather material, develop an act, and take your comedy writing to the next level.

Syllabus
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    Class Sample
    1. Introduction
    2. Getting Started in Comedy
    3. Gathering Material
    4. Finding Your Comedic Voice
    5. Developing a Comedic Persona
    6. Jokes and Bits
    7. Delivery
    8. Crafting Your Act
    9. Student Session: Workshopping Nalini's First Stand-Up Act
    10. Student Session: Workshopping Tim's Act
    11. Opening and Closing Your Act
    12. Profanity and Morality
    13. Growing as a Performer
    14. Nerves, Hecklers, and Bombing
    15. A Life In the Arts
    16. Creating Characters
    17. Story Techniques
    18. Screenwriting Case Study: Roxanne
    19. Editing
    20. Editing (cont'd)
    21. Writing Case Study: Meteor Shower
    22. Steve's Comedic Inspirations
    23. Steve's Journey
    24. Final Thoughts
    25. Bonus Case Study: Speeches