THEA 246 - Sketch Comedy Writing

HC ARHU

2 credits
Sketch Comedy Writing will explore the fundamentals of character development and theatrical scene structure. Exercises will include a variety of comedic genres, from “Fish Out of Water” to “Clash of Context” to “Inappropriate Response.” We will explore important concepts such as point of view, parody, and rewriting and revision.

Students of this course will learn how to develop an idea from a simple brainstorm into a fully formed and audience-ready theatrical piece. Each week students will have an assignment and receive feedback and direction as they work to find the “game” of each sketch.
Prerequisites & Notes: Priority given to students in THEA 238