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Upcoming Comedy Shows
- Tuesday June 4th 07:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- VIRTUAL Comedy 101 with Mina Hartong
- Are you interested in becoming a comic? Do you need to brush up on your skills? Are you located away from New York, or simply want to remain in the comfort of your own home? Join us for a Virutal session of Comedy 101, where our instructors focus on the basics, and students begin to find their voice and define their style onstage. Our 6-week course reviews topics including where to find material, joke structures, writing skills & stage presence, the basics of crafting a set, and how to be in the moment. The course concludes with a virtual show, providing students the opportunity to perform their 5-minute set in front of an audience. Please note: Final Performances are recorded and subject to be used on our social media platforms. Our instructors are all working comics themselves with credits to their name; they can speak directly to the industry as it is today.Please note Comedy 101 is a prerequisite for all of our advanced classes; following the student showcase, teachers will make their recommendations regarding a student’s advancement. At FUNY, The StandUp Comedy School, we are passionate about being funny. Session Schedule: Tuesday, June 4th, 7 pm - 9 pm, on Zoom Tuesday, June 11th, 7 pm - 9 pm, on ZoomTuesday, June 18th, 7 pm - 9 pm, on ZoomTuesday, June 25th, 7 pm - 9 pm, on ZoomTuesday, July 9th, 7 pm - 9 pm, on ZoomTuesday, July 16th, 7 pm - 9 pm, on ZoomPerformance date*: TBD on ZoomAbout Mina Hartong:Mina has performed at Joe’s Pub, Caroline’s, Gotham Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club and Don’t Tell Mama’s in New York City. She was featured at the Montreal Fringe, Minneapolis Fringe, Burbank Comedy Festival at Flapper’s Comedy Club, Provincetown Town Hall and Yass Fest NYC. She headlined at the Diversionary Theater in San Diego, The Magnolia Room in Connecticut, The Rustic Theater in Idywild and numerous national and international Pride Festivals, including world famous Mardi Gras in Sydney, Australia. Mina started her comedy career by accident in Amsterdam when she performed at an open mike. She didn’t know it was a contest and she won! She has been writing and teaching comedy ever since. When she is not on stage, she teaches in the public schools, coaches new comics, and dreams of a day when she will only have one day job. Follow Mina on all socials @MinaHartong and @lezoutloudWhat students are saying about Mina’s Comedy Class:“Thank you for the workshop and I took all of your advice… literally life changing!”“I wouldn’t change anything about the class. When I first thought about taking the class I was nervous as I am generally a shy person, but I am so glad I did it. It helped me to come out of my shell and accomplish something I never thought I could do. Thank you so much!""The more I reflected on the experience the more I realized how much I learned. Yes it was definitely outside my comfort zone but it was so worth it. Sign me up for the next one!”Policies: Payment is required to complete the registration process; No Refunds, No Exchanges, No Cancellations (No semester roll-overs).This course is virtual, zoom link will be sent out prior to the start of class.We reserve the right to remove anyone from a course and refund their money at any time for any reason.Please be sure to read through our FAQ page for additional policies - Currently enrolled students may participate in open mics at WSCC for free, as long as they register in advance - please reach out to [email protected] for a discount code.If you have any additional questions feel free to reach out to us using the contact form or by emailing [email protected]
- Monday June 17th 02:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- Comedy 101 for Teens! Summer Camp / Intensive with Mina Hartong
- Are you interested in trying your hand at comedy? Are you looking for a creative release? Do you have something snarky to say but nowhere to say it? Then Comedy 101 for Teens is for you! This week-long summer camp / intensive will introduce you to the world of standup comedy and is an excellent opportunity for those looking to work on their confidence in public speaking. You’ll learn about stage presence, mic handling, the basics of joke structure, and comedy writing skills, leading you to kill your first 5-minute set. The class will conclude with a show at West Side Comedy Club, where students can get on stage and try out their newly minted set in front of a live audience. Everyone who performs will walk away with a professional quality recording of their set to take home.Our instructors are working comics themselves with credits to their name; they can speak directly to the industry as it is today.At FUNY Standup, The Standup Comedy School, we are passionate about helping people find their funny.Please note this course is designed for High School Students (14 -18 years old)A Note from Mina: Hey Funny People! Before our first class, scroll through your Insta feed, your Netflix watchlist or your latest text thread- write down any themes, topics, or content that keeps coming through for you. This is the beginning of your material. Come to class with a written list of topics; things that you like/ are into, what/who annoys you, what scares you, what/who you are obsessed with.See you on stage!Materials: Please bring a composition/spiral notebook and pens/ pencils. We are going old school to write the beginnings of your setsSession Schedule: Monday, June 17th, 2 pm - 5 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubTuesday June 18th, 2 pm - 5 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubWednesday, June 19th, 2 pm - 5 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubThursday, June 20th, 2 pm - 5 pm, at West Side Comedy ClubPerformance date*: Thrusday, June 20th, 6 pm at West Side Comedy Club (please note your registration includes two tickets to the graduation show)About Mina Hartong:Mina has performed at Joe’s Pub, Caroline’s, Gotham Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club and Don’t Tell Mama’s in New York City. She was featured at the Montreal Fringe, Minneapolis Fringe, Burbank Comedy Festival at Flapper’s Comedy Club, Provincetown Town Hall and Yass Fest NYC. She headlined at the Diversionary Theater in San Diego, The Magnolia Room in Connecticut, The Rustic Theater in Idywild and numerous national and international Pride Festivals, including world famous Mardi Gras in Sydney, Australia. Mina started her comedy career by accident in Amsterdam when she performed at an open mike. She didn’t know it was a contest and she won! She has been writing and teaching comedy ever since. When she is not on stage, she teaches in the public schools, coaches new comics, and dreams of a day when she will only have one day job. Follow Mina on all socials @MinaHartong and @lezoutloudWhat students are saying about Mina’s Comedy Class“Thank you for the workshop and I took all of your advice… literally life changing!”“I wouldn’t change anything about the class. When I first thought about taking the class I was nervous as I am generally a shy person, but I am so glad I did it. It helped me to come out of my shell and accomplish something I never thought I could do. Thank you so much! “"The more I reflected on the experience the more I realized how much I learned. Yes it was definitely outside my comfort zone but it was so worth it. Sign me up for the next one!”Policies: Payment is required to complete the registration process; No Refunds, No Exchanges, No Cancellations (No semester roll-overs).This course is for High School Students (14 - 18 years old)We reserve the right to remove anyone from a course and refund their money at any time for any reason.Please be sure to read through our FAQ page for additional policiesIf you have any additional questions feel free to reach out to us using the contact form or by emailing [email protected]
- Thursday June 20th 06:00PM
- F Comedy Club
- Comedy 101 for Teens! Summer Intensive Graduation Show
- For the last week comedian Mina Hartong has been working with a group of High School students as they learn about standup comedy and develop their first five minute routine! Come have a laugh and celebrate their hard work!!!