Standup comedy is the most raw form of comedy and can be the most rewarding. The risks are great, but the rewards are priceless. Nothing is more exhilarating than walking on a stage by yourself and owning it. In this 6-week class, you will create a 5-minute standup routine that reflects your thoughts, opinions, worries, and anything else that makes you tick. The class will be an intense workshop of writing and performing, the culmination of which will be a show at a REAL New York comedy club. Do you have an act you’ve been wanting to polish? Great! This class will kick it into shape. You’ve been wanting to try Standup, but so far, you got nothing? Don’t worry. With Tom’s guidance, you will build an act from the ground up. In addition to learning the craft, you will learn about the business side of Standup Comedy from one of the most successful comics in New York City. Are you up for the challenge?

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RAVES

  • “I have known and worked with Ali Farahnakian [owner/founder of The PIT] for eight years, most recently, here at Saturday Night Live. I find him to be a responsible and incredibly talented person.” -Tina Fey, Head Writer, Saturday Night Live
  • “I highly recommend this workshop. It not only helped our staff learn valuable lessons they can apply everyday, they felt great about the company for including them in such a fun experience. The passion the teacher exuded was contagious, the laughs endless, and the experience unforgettable. The class exceeded my expectations in every way.” -Tami Roadarmel, Advertising Director, New York Press
  • “Your training led to prominent changes in the mindset of our fast growing organization.” -Christopher Mumford, CFO/CCO, Baby Care, Ltd.
  • “We all had a great time. It exceeded our high expectations, and the instructor was ideal!” -Raymond Blum, Software Engineer