Name: Sketch Comedy Writing - In Person Class
Start: 2026-10-06T18:30:00-04:00
Location: Washington Liberty High School, Room 2020 1301 N. Stafford St. Arlington, VA 22201

Washington Liberty High School, Room 2020 1301 N. Stafford St. Arlington, VA 22201

Learn how to turn funny ideas into great sketches. This beginner-friendly class covers the fundamentals of sketch comedy writing, including premise generation, comedic structure, character development, and scene building. Through writing exercises, read-throughs, and group feedback sessions, you'll develop original material while learning the tools used by professional sketch writers. Whether you're interested in performing, writing, or exploring your creativity, this class will help you start creating comedy with confidence. "<a href="https://www.apsva.us/arlington-community-learning/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Arlington Community Learning</a> is a welcoming place to take a wide variety of non-credit classes. No exams, no stress, just a place to learn for the love of learning. Over 200 classes to choose from, some live online, and others in person. Visit our website to see the latest course catalog."

Local Event: Sketch Comedy Writing - In Person Class

Arlington County

Michael O'Connell

Washington Metropolitan Area

Arlington

Virginia

Sketch Comedy Writing - In Person Class

Learn how to turn funny ideas into great sketches. This beginner-friendly class covers the fundamentals of sketch comedy...

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About <a href="https://www.authorshantiedwards.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Shanti Edwards</a>: Winner of the Next Bestseller Book Competition in Maryland, Shanti Edwards is a romance author from Prince George’s County, Maryland, crafting stories that celebrate the warmth, rhythm, and depth of Black love. A lawyer by day and a writer at heart, Shanti infuses her short fiction with soulful melodies and vivid emotional moments inspired by her love of music and the places that shape her imagination.
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