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The Stand-Up Seminary - Level 1 - Tuesday - Spring/Summer

Sheil Park
Chicago, IL

The Lincoln Lodge has created The Stand-Up Seminary a beginners foundation course that strives to give prospective performers the confidence and skills they need to begin a career in standup comedy.

The course is founded on the comedy principles of the critically acclaimed Lincoln Lodge, a national leader in cultivating and developing new comedy talent. Join one of Chicagos top comics for a course in stand up comedy, offered by the locally and nationally revered Lincoln Lodge, Chicagos top stand up and variety showcase.
The five weekly 2 hour sessions of this course will focus on:
Joke structure
Finding an attitude and persona
Connecting with an audience
Topical humor
Creating a cohesive set

The course will culminate in a student showcase at the Lincoln Lodge and will provide students with an opportunity to perform in front of a live audience. Students also receive a DVD of their performance at The Lincoln Lodge.

Class Schedule is as follows -

Tuesday, May 18th at 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 25th at 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 1st at 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 8th at 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 15th at 7:00 p.m.

Graduation show - T.B.D.

Note: Classes will be held at Sheil Park in Lakeview at 3505 N Southport Ave.

Minimum Age: 18

Kid Friendly: No

Dog Friendly: No

Non-Smoking: No

Wheelchair Accessible: No

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