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

STARTING SOON!

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

A great learning experience…

Tom was a great/supportive teacher who helped his students develop and showcase their comedy work. His class was a great learning experience and I would highly recommend it to those wishing to try stand-up comedy.

Walter R.

An experience of a lifetime…

After taking this class, I did something I never thought I would do. I appeared on stage before a real audience and did a stand-up comedy routine. It was an experience of a lifetime!

Laurie J.

Highly recommend…

If you are thinking of braving the stage then this is the class for you.  Open mic nights alone do not provide enough time on stage or the opportunity for constructive feedback.  I’ve taken the class twice and would highly recommend to anyone considering stand-up.

Carissa G.

Tom’s students are ready and prepared to perform…

I have been producing comedy shows in Orange County for the past 10 years and I love going to the Students of Stand-Up graduation showcases.  Many times I have found Tom’s students ready and prepared to perform, and I have booked several of them for my show at the Irvine Improv.  As of today I am yet to be disappointed!

 

Jim T.

Tom is the bomb…

Quite simply, Tom is the bomb. He is the best part of the workshop. He taught us a bit about the realities of doing stand-up comedy out in the world, inspired us, pumped us up and suggested ways to make our material better, tighter and smoother. I looked forward to the class every week. I enjoyed being involved in helping to improve the other student stand-up routines too. Though I was concerned I might mess up my routine or forget part of it, the showcase went well, people actually laughed (even more than once!) and most importantly, IT WAS A BLAST! Thanks for everything, Tom.

Lynda H.

The freedom to perform…

The handouts were textbook quality – I was amazed at the quality and depth of information on each sheet. Also the freedom to perform TBD minutes for the graduation showcase (I was looking at another class and they provided only 6 minutes max) along with a video copy of the set.

Mario H.