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Dive into the world of stand-up comedy and learn to make audiences laugh out loud in this 5-week course. During weekly 3-hour joke-writing and performance workshops, you’ll develop and refine an original 5-minute stand-up comedy routine that will bring down the house. Throughout the course, you will receive guidance and constructive feedback from your instructor and invited guest speakers.

Through a combination of instruction and hands-on practice you will learn what makes people laugh, master the mechanics of joke writing, translate your ideas and experiences into hilarious stand-up material, find your personal comedic voice, and gain confidence on stage.

At the end of the course, you'll perform your finished routine at a Graduation Showcase.

Classes are Wednesdays from 6pm - 9pm on the following dates:
Oct. 21
Oct. 28
Nov. 4
Nov. 11
Nov. 18
Graduation showcase is December 2 at 7pm.

About your Instructor:

Tom Pattillo is a retired business executive, small business owner, and stand-up comic. He has performed at The KOS Showcase, Helium Comedy Club, Laughing Skull Lounge, Red Clay Theater, Alley Stage,  Dynamic El Dorado, Alabama International Fringe Festival, Punchline Comedy Club, and numerous other venues, including Wiseguys and the L.A. Comedy Club in Las Vegas. Prior to teaching at KOS, Tom taught at Dynamic El Dorado in Atlanta, and was a teaching assistant for the Comedy 101 class at Helium Comedy Club, in Alpharetta.

Comments from Former Students:

"It was a wonderful class. Definitely recommend this course as a fast-track for getting into stand-up comedy." -- Journey J.

"Tom was a huge help with my intro into the comedy world. Without a doubt, my success was in great part due to his coaching." -- Charles C.