Writing For a Comedy-Variety Series
Special 3-week intensive edition — class meets 3 weeks, 2 days/week! Want to learn how to write for a late-night show like the ones hosted by Jay Leno, David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Craig Ferguson, and Jimmy Fallon? This class will teach you how. Through easy-to-understand instruction, writing exercises, and constructive feedback you’ll learn how to craft monologue jokes, desk pieces, sketches, reality-based comedy segments, and more. This class will give you all the tools you need to put together a strong submission packet for the comedy-variety show of your choice. You’ll also pick up skills you can use in writing comedy for game shows, reality shows, and other formats.


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  • “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