Introduction to Writing Sketch Comedy Class

This four-week class will meet on Wednesday: August 26, September 2, 9, and 16.

Unleash your inner-SNL writer in our beginner’s guide to sketch comedy, where you’ll learn how to turn a funny idea into a fully realized sketch. Through writing exercises, read-throughs, and group feedback sessions, you’ll learn how sketch comedy works and develop your own original material. Whether you’re interested in performing, writing, or simply exploring your creativity, this class will give you the tools to start creating comedy of your own.

About the Instructor: Isaiah Headen is a sketch comedian, filmmaker, and producer from the Washington, DC area. He is a member of Bad Medicine, one of DC’s longest-running sketch comedy troupes, and one of the producers of DC Sketchfest, an annual four-day sketch comedy festival. Isaiah has performed around North America including cities like Seattle, Austin, Toronto, and New York. His comedy is inspired by Key & Peele, Chappelle’s Show, Futurama, and a lifelong love of cartoons. He enjoys writing weird sketches, producing live shows, and embarrassing himself on stage.

"Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) provides free art and comedy classes to veterans, service members, military spouses, family members, caregivers, and more."