All classes taught at the Z Playhouse
24196 Alicia Parkway, Suite M (2nd Floor)
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE FOR BEGINNERS THROUGH ADVANCED

STAND-UP COMEDY 101
STAND-UP COMEDY 101
This workshop is designed for those with no prior experience who have an interest in learning and performing stand-up comedy.
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WRITER'S WORKSHOP
WRITER'S WORKSHOP
This Workshop is open to anyone with prior stand-up comedy writing and/or performing experience. All levels are invited.
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STAND-UP 4 KIDS
STAND-UP 4 KIDS
This Workshop is for young people ages 9-16 who enjoy being funny and making people laugh.

What Our Students Say

Tom Riehl is an encouraging teacher…

Tom Riehl is an encouraging and patient teacher, and you’ll learn the basics of joke writing and delivery. This class will add to your overall theatrical skill set.

Frankie P.

An experience of a lifetime…

I loved being able to get Tom’s feedback between classes. I really appreciated that we jumped right into things on day 1 (which was really hard at the time). I liked that Tom gave us handouts on things but didn’t overwhelm us with too much information. Working through material as a group was always really fun and extremely helpful too. This was a great experience and ended up being far better than I imagined it would be. Tom was right; it did get easier. From this class, I was able to do something I never imagined I could actually pull off – and I ended up being very proud of what I did at the showcase! Thank you for being a great teacher, guide, supporter, believer and champion for us.

Karen K.

Always great energy and fun…

Everything was covered- from the business aspects of doing open mics, producing, getting gigs to writing which included formulas I hadn’t seen before. Enjoyed performing followed by feedback and group suggestions to punch up jokes (happy to report their suggestions helped!!) Class always great energy and fun!!

Jenelle V.

I’ve taken it seven times…

I’ve taken it seven times. Class sucks.

Seth S.

Incredible experience…

So many things. First, I love how Tom works with your material as an artist and doesn’t try to make you write jokes that are not your style. He really encourages each comic to dig into their individuality and he has the amazing talent of pulling out the best in you. Additionally, Tom has created an incredibly collaborative environment in which artist feel comfortable not only sharing their jokes but their process. We entered as strangers and left as friends. Incredible experience.

Brian M.

A life changing experience…

I was a “Big Baby” about public speaking, let alone a comedy routine in front of strangers but Tom lead a group of comics & myself (I’m not funny) in creating a routine that “Rocked the House.” It was stressful but what an experience – a life changing exciting – check that “Life’s Bucket List” box, experience. Thank you Tom and new friends!!!

Richard G.