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Character Comedy Course with Charlie Vero-Martin
Create your own comedy characters and develop a 5-7minute act that's ready to perform in 6-weeks with coaching from renowned character comedian, Charlie Vero-Martin.
This course is open to new and experienced acts. Perfect for those looking to take their first steps into performing character comedy or wanting to find new characters for their stand-up, sketch, clown, cabaret or drag act.
THE COURSE
Wednesdays, 15th April - 20th May, 7-9.30pm*
Maximum 12 participants
*Depending on numbers, most classes will finish at 9pm and the remaining 30mins will be optional "surgery time" to receive further feedback.
Weeks 1 & 2: Discovering Characters and Generating Material - Charlie guides you in a variety of exercises and methods for finding characters blending techniques from clowning, improv, sketch, stand-up and theatre.
Weeks 3 & 4: Developing Characters - Fleshing out and exploring your characters with costumes written exercises. Learning how to structure and frame your act.
Weeks 5 & 6: Performing and Feedback - With the support of your classmates, we'll take your characters from page to stage (and page again) by performing in front of each other and receiving direction from Charlie.
Please be aware that as you are creating your own solo act you will be required to do preparation outside of class such as writing material and sourcing costume/props. You will be given support and guidance throughout all of this.
ALUMNI SHOWCASE & BEYOND
The course does not culminate with a public showcase. On the final week you will also be performing and receiving insight from a small panel of invited special guests, such as professional comedy performers and directors. Previous guests include Mark Silcox, Alex Hardy, Su Mi, Marney Godden, Kat Cade & Mikey Bligh Smith.
Once you have completed the course you will be eligible to participate in the Alumni Showcases. This allows participants who have been developing their characters since the course to perform with more confidence and preparation. The next showcase will be taking place at the Free Association this Spring.
This course is open to new and experienced acts. Perfect for those looking to take their first steps into performing character comedy or wanting to find new characters for their stand-up, sketch, clown, cabaret or drag act.
THE COURSE
Wednesdays, 15th April - 20th May, 7-9.30pm*
Maximum 12 participants
*Depending on numbers, most classes will finish at 9pm and the remaining 30mins will be optional "surgery time" to receive further feedback.
Weeks 1 & 2: Discovering Characters and Generating Material - Charlie guides you in a variety of exercises and methods for finding characters blending techniques from clowning, improv, sketch, stand-up and theatre.
Weeks 3 & 4: Developing Characters - Fleshing out and exploring your characters with costumes written exercises. Learning how to structure and frame your act.
Weeks 5 & 6: Performing and Feedback - With the support of your classmates, we'll take your characters from page to stage (and page again) by performing in front of each other and receiving direction from Charlie.
Please be aware that as you are creating your own solo act you will be required to do preparation outside of class such as writing material and sourcing costume/props. You will be given support and guidance throughout all of this.
ALUMNI SHOWCASE & BEYOND
The course does not culminate with a public showcase. On the final week you will also be performing and receiving insight from a small panel of invited special guests, such as professional comedy performers and directors. Previous guests include Mark Silcox, Alex Hardy, Su Mi, Marney Godden, Kat Cade & Mikey Bligh Smith.
Once you have completed the course you will be eligible to participate in the Alumni Showcases. This allows participants who have been developing their characters since the course to perform with more confidence and preparation. The next showcase will be taking place at the Free Association this Spring.
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