The Comic Toolbox Masterclass
with John Vorhaus
“The mass of men,” said Henry David Thoreau, “lead lives of quiet desperation.” If you’d like to lead a life of noisy desperation instead, then check out this analysis of the core of comedy – THE COMIC TOOLBOX MASTERCLASS, presented by John Vorhaus, author of the bestselling book, The Comic Toolbox: How to be Funny Even if You’re Not.
You’ll learn everything you need to know about building comic moments; designing comic characters; rewriting and improving your material; collaborating well with others; and creating comic stories that actually work from beginning to middle to end.
Whether you’re in sitcom or standup or sketch, writing for stage or screen or stream, if you want your comedy to stand out, this is the place to be.
Date:
20th, 21st, 22nd, 27th, 28th, 29th January 2025
6x 90minute sessions
4pm – 5:30pm GMT (London, UK time)
Venue:
Online – Zoom LIVE
Standard Fee:
£300 – (VAT applied if applicable)
EARLY BIRD extended to : Friday 10th January
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Who is this for?
Writers, Script Editors, Story Editors, Development Executives, Executive Producers, Commissioners
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COURSE OUTLINE
Comic Tools
The comic premise… comedy is truth and pain… comedy is cruelty… your basic comic toolkit… using comic tools to attack a character’s peace
Comic Characters
Comic filter… flaws and gifts… controlling idea and super powers… comic characters as sympathetic monsters… bringing comic characters to life
Comic Stories
Types of comic stories… differences between tv and film stories… story and theme… adding comedy to drama… discovering characters through story
Comic Collaboration
Your comedy community… working with a partner… writer/editor relationships… writer/buyer relationships… serving the work versus serving the ego
Comic Pitches and Performance
Pitching your ideas effectively… the “non-performer” performer… setting expectations… delivering the goods… the one-page pitch template
Comedy Writing for Life
Your comedy brand… building and growing your practice… consolidating gains and building new strengths… paths for future growth… comedy writing for life
