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

I loved this class…

I loved this class. Tom is an amazing teacher and his teaching methods really served to prepare us for our first performance. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone, especially those looking to have a blast while performing stand-up!

Rachel B.

Even the shyest gain confidence…

Comedy isn’t as easy as you’d think, but Tom Riehl has a way of pulling out the best in each of his students. Even the shyest of folks gains the confidence and ability to go WAY outside their comfort zone after the course. What other school allows you to laugh out loud for three hours???

Judy M.

Very positive and helpful instructor…

If your friends and family have always told you, “you should be a stand-up comic”, or it has been a nagging desire of yours to be one, then here is a great opportunity to try it out.  The class size is small and Tom Riehl is a very positive and helpful instructor. You will be in class with like-minded people and have so much fun encouraging and helping one another with their final sets. Performing live in front of your friends and family on “Graduation” night will give you as sense of accomplishment and desire to learn more and improve on your natural sense of humor.

Marianne C.

He makes it work…

Afraid to try comedy?  Relax.  Nervous about what you might say or about getting up in front of others?  Relax.  Never done anything like this before?  No problem in Tom’s class.    Tom is kind, gentle, funny, encouraging and a master of comedy.  Through his class it will all come together.  He makes it work!

Susan C.

Relaxed & fun environment…

That our instructor, Tom Riehl, created a comfortable, safe, relaxed, & fun environment for us students new to stand-up comedy to be able to express ourselves freely, be true to ourselves, be confident in our writing & presentation. I would recommend this Class to anyone that has had even a slight interest in doing Stand-up Comedy or even for someone who just needs help with Public Speaking. I’m looking forward to taking the Comedy Writer’s Workshop.

Tarah P.

A great experience…

Thank you so much for the great class and great experience! Attempting stand-up has always been a dream of mine, if I were honest I would say a dream that I thought was largely dead. So doing your class and show was really a dream come true! and I thank your for your part in it. This is a great class for anyone looking to try their hand at stand-up. Tom knows how to bring out the funny in everyone and his experience and expertise guided well.

Jefferson J.