Sketch: Level 1 w/ Devin Bockrath (January-February) (Thursdays)
Sketch: Level 1 w/ Devin Bockrath (January-February) (Thursdays)
The Building Blocks of Sketch
This class is limited to 14 students.
This class is for anyone interested in learning the process of writing sketch comedy. Throughout the seven-week course, we will discuss, practice, and polish scenes that will culminate in a staged show. Each week will focus on one specific part of the sketch comedy world. These include creating through improv, finding the “game” of a sketch, writing characters, and more! Why do we love certain sketches? How does one go about writing a character? How do we create something from a blank page? Questions like these will be explored in a positive, low stakes/high fun environment. There is no magic key to unlocking great sketch comedy, but this introductory class will help beginning writers find some doors and start knocking.
7-Week Class: Thursdays, 7:00 - 10:00 PM, January 9th - February 20th
Note: Class may end between 9:30-10:00 PM depending on number of enrollments.
Where: The BCC DogHouse, Studio #1 (137 Montrose Ave)
Class Show: 7:00pm. Saturday, February 22nd. 2025. Eris Deep Space.
Tech Rehearsal: Saturday, February 22nd. 2025. 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Eris Deep Space (167 Graham Ave)
Testimonials:
“Devin did an amazing job at facilitating group bonding, breaking down technique, pointing out individual strengths and making us laugh/ creating a playful atmosphere.”
“Devin found a way to make every moment a teachable one. She was friendly and funny and so smart and it made the class a joy.”
“Hard to say one thing. I looked forward to Devin’s class every week. Extremely supportive, great at keeping our energy up, made every class a pleasure and no one wanted it to be over so soon!”
“Hard to pick one greatest quality about Devin - genuine interest, caring, insight, experience, patience, enthusiasm.”
“Devin made every class an absolute joy! Also, taking this class made me feel like I could be a part of the BCC community, and that kind of openness in an age of gatekeepers is refreshing as hell.”
“BCC is a breath of fresh air and reminds me why I fell in love with improv.”
“Devin's ability to care for and encourage all of us was really impactful. It felt like she was truly taking the time to get to know each of us as a performer and see which skills we needed to help us grow.”
“Devin is the best. She’ll make you feel like you were destined to find yourself in an improv classroom. She creates a space of belonging and camaraderie while making you feel like you can create incredibly fun, very silly organic moments on the stage.”
If this class is sold out, sign-up for the wait list here.
Students enrolled in multi-week classes get into all shows at the BCC for free. Students are strongly encouraged to make use of their student IDs to see as many shows as possible. By registering, you agree to make your best effort to see at least two shows during your class.