Learn to Be a Stand Up Comedian

The Manhattan Comedy School

The Manhattan Comedy School in New York City accepts students who want to learn to be a stand up comedian from the New York tri-state area, including: Long Island; Westchester, Connecticut; Pennsylvania; New York; and New Jersey. Through standup classes, aspiring comedians learn standup comedy, develop proper comedic timing and form a unique stage presence.

Learn Standup Comedy

In standup comedy there is no separation between the comic and the audience. The routine involves the audience and is usually a fast-paced series of stories, jokes and one-liners that form a monologue. Standup classes teach aspiring comedians of all levels how to overcome stage fright and audition successfully. Despite what many self-described “funny people” think, being a comedian is not something you just do. If you want to learn to be a stand up comedian, it takes work. Standup classes are the best place to start.

Standup Classes at Manhattan Comedy School

Manhattan Comedy School’s standup classes allow you to learn standup comedy from professional comedians who know the business inside and out. Our staff genuinely cares about the students because they understand what new comedians go through. They remember how hard it was to learn to be a stand up comedian and they will do everything they can to explain and ease the process for you. The culmination of the workshops and standup classes is a graduation performance at the famed Carolines On Broadway.

Anyone who wants to learn to be a stand up comedian is encouraged to contact us for more information on standup classes at The Manhattan Comedy School. We accept students of all ages and levels from the New York tri-state area, including: Long Island; Westchester, Connecticut; Pennsylvania; New York; and New Jersey.