Our core classes will give you a solid foundation in your desired style of comedy. Workshops and Intensives focus on more specialized techniques or topics to enhance and complement our core curriculum.
Workshops and Intensives are offered on a regular basis. Check back frequently for new offerings!
Intensive courses span several days or weeks to give students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the content they are studying. Some intensives have pre-requisite courses.
“The techniques of the theater are the techniques of communicating.”— Viola Spolin
Learn The 70: A technique for the creation of unique characters. The 70 is the only character technique designed with the improviser in mind. This four-week class is built directly from the truth of Viola Spolin’s insight: that performance techniques are communication techniques. The 70 is a character-creation technique – rooted in nonverbal behavior to help performers create characters ready to be played on stage. The technique was designed by Seth K. Thomas, specifically for improvisers to address a long-standing gap between traditional character training and the real-time demands of live performance. Drawing from both theater training and a background in speech communication, The 70 treats character as the primary medium of the stage player.
The class is open to performers at any level, from seasoned veterans to those who have never taken a character-focused class before. More than eighty-five percent of the class is spent on your feet, learning through exercises and improv. The technique teaches nonverbal communication codes as choices, helping performers recognize what they already do, expand their options, and confidently create unique, playable characters. The truth is this: every performer everywhere is already using this technique—whether they know it or not. This class invites you to become aware of it, refine it, and learn how to master what you’re already doing.
Most screenwriting classes teach theory, this one gets you writing fast. In 4 weeks, I’ll show you how to turn your real life, ideas and perspective into a clear, compelling TV or film script. No experience needed. Just a simple system that actually works. You’ll develop a strong concept, write a sharp logline, build a structured story, and learn how to write scenes that feel natural, funny, and watchable. You’ll also learn why most scripts fall flat and how to fix them immediately. We’ll cover what’s changed in the industry, why the traditional path is harder than ever, and how you can start creating your own opportunities without waiting for permission. By the end of my workshop, you won’t just understand screenwriting, you’ll have real pages written, a story you’re excited about, and a clear path forward. This is a hands-on, beginner friendly class with limited spots to keep it interactive. If you’ve ever wanted to write something real, this is where you start.
You’ve taken Levels One and Two of DCC’s Stand-Up program, but you just love the classroom environment! Level 2.5 Stand-Up is a four-week writing-focused intensive for students who are starting to work on their own but still want weekly instructor feedback. Keep applying the lessons you’ve learned in previous classes, and enjoy the experience of pitching with classmates!
Students may retake Level 2.5 Stand-Up as many times as they would like!
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