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Welcome to your first step in stand-up comedy! Whether you are a beginner with no experience or a practiced comedian, you will find a fun, positive and supportive stand-up comedy class that suits your needs.

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We’ve been teaching comedy classes for over fifteen years and know how to turn you into the funniest version of yourself possible.





ALL TYPES OF STUDENTS
AND SKILL LEVELS

Future Classes Now Enrolling

January 2024 Tuesday Class

Tuesdays: Jan 9, Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13

There will be a comedy class show on Sunday February 18th in the afternoon at St Marks Comedy Club.

Classes meet from 7pm until 9:30pm in a nice rehearsal studio near Lincoln Center (west 65th street between Broadway and Central Park West)

Class is limited to 12 students to ensure individual attention.


January 2024 Sunday Class

Sundays: Jan 21, Jan 28, Feb 4, Feb 11, Feb 18, Feb 25

There will be a comedy class show on Sunday March 3rd in the afternoon at St Marks Comedy Club.

Classes meet from 11:30am until 2:00pm in a nice rehearsal studio near Lincoln Center (west 65th street between Broadway and Central Park West)

Class is limited to 12 students to ensure individual attention.


March 2024 Tuesday Class

Tuesdays: Mar 5, Mar 12, Mar 19, Mar 26, Apr 2, Apr 9

There will be a comedy class show on Sunday April 14th in the afternoon at St Marks Comedy Club.

Classes meet from 7pm until 9:30pm in a nice rehearsal studio near Lincoln Center (west 65th street between Broadway and Central Park West)

Class is limited to 12 students to ensure individual attention.

What Our Students Are Saying

Focuses On Making You Funnier

“I really enjoyed my standup class with Ben. With every practice set he had tons of ideas of how to improve, whether they were as granular as word ordering or as expansive as brand-new jokes. Whether you’re a clean comic or telling dirty jokes, he only focuses on what can make you funnier and otherwise lets you be yourself.”

Jeff G.

Manhattan

Helped Us Reach Our Full Potential

“Ben helped each of us reach the full potential of our comedic abilities, not an easy task.  With lightning speed, he came up with clever suggestions that made a huge difference in my content.  I highly recommend Ben and can’t imagine a better mentor.”

Laura B.

White Plains, NY

Helps You Get Comfortable In Front Of A Crowd

“I registered for comedy classes because I wanted to improve my public speaking skills, and see if I could actually entertain people on my own. Not only has this boosted my confidence, I had a lot of fun! Ben’s comedy classes are a great setting that help you get comfortable in front of a crowd, and learn how to curate a comedy set.”

Staci B.

Bronx, NY

Gifted Instructor

“Ben is a gifted comedic writer and instructor. He deconstructs the jokes and helps you improve your materials!”

Sharon K.

Upper West Side

Fabulous Graduation Show

“It was a great class and a fabulous graduation show. I felt prepared which ensured comfort and that never would have happened without Ben’s guidance.”

Maryellen B.

Upper East Side

Provides Structure

“Ben’s class provides you structure when you need it and room to play all in one! It gave me a chance to become confident in my own perspective and comedic voice and pushed me to be funnier than I had hoped I could be. If you’re on the fence, don’t be; I came all the way from Canada for his class!”

Carly B.

Toronto, Canada

Incredible Coach

Ben is an amazing writer and an incredible coach. He can take a premise you’re working on and turn it into one of your best jokes. I highly recommend him.

Charles D.

Upper West Side

Always Improving Our Sets

“Thank you so much for such a great graduation show and class. You taught me a lot and I really loved working with you. Your classes were always organized and on time and you never quit trying to improve our sets. It was a great experience all around!”

Lisa W.

Upper West Side

Turned My Writing Into Stand-up

“Thanks for the amazing class! It helped a lot; made me think about things in a different way and gave me more of an idea of how to turn my writing into stand-up! It also helped me feel more comfortable to try doing this.”

McKeea P.

Harlem

Develop Your First Five-minute Set

“Ben was an ideal instructor who provided me with solid mile-markers and guidance on the path to my stand-up debut. If you’re a total beginner, like me, Ben will help you develop your first joke into your first five-minute set. If you’re more experienced, Ben will give you the schedule, coaching, and feedback you need in order to develop new material.”

Nick G.

Philadelphia, PA

Makes Your Comedy The Best It Can Be

“Ben is a phenomenal comedian and an amazing instructor! He knows exactly what everyone needs to make their comedy the best it can be! 11/10 would recommend this class! It’s perfect for someone looking to try comedy for the first time or a veteran looking to brush up on their skills.”

Kevin B.

Crown Heights

Great Teacher

“Ben is a great teacher! He knows his stuff, gave great feedback and helped me improve. The assignments he gave allowed me to develop a range of material. By the end, I was confident enough to deliver a 5-minute set that got laughs! I’d highly recommend his class!”

Nik R.

Upper West Side

Helps The Aspiring Comedian Grow

“This class is the real deal. Ben offers so much in the way of real, detailed content to help the aspiring comedian grow and generate new material and take their material to the next level. Students get quality time on the mic during each class followed by detailed feedback from the instructor each class. Over just a few weeks you really get a sense of the major way to structure jokes- what works and what doesn’t and how to craft your best delivery. The writing prompts are super helpful! The chance to perform really drove all the points of the class home and created a whole new network of fellow comics that I’ll take with me beyond the class. Take this class! You’ll get so much to move you along in your comic development!”

Jessie K.

Tribeca

The Real Deal

“This class is the real deal. Ben offers so much in the way of real, detailed content to help the aspiring comedian grow and generate new material and take their material to the next level. Students get quality time on the mic during each class followed by detailed feedback from the instructor each class. Over just a few weeks you really get a sense of the major way to structure jokes- what works and what doesn’t and how to craft your best delivery. The writing prompts are super helpful! The chance to perform really drove all the points of the class home and created a whole new network of fellow comics that I’ll take with me beyond the class. Take this class! You’ll get so much to move you along in your comic development!”

Cynthia D.

Upper West Side

A Supportive Learning Environment

“Ben’s unwavering attention to each student’s progress ensured a supportive learning environment that brought out the best in everyone. Though the experience was initially nerve-wracking, it ultimately proved to be a transformative and enriching journey that left me brimming with newfound confidence and a greater appreciation for stand-up comedy. Recommend to all.”

Bobbi K.

Harlem

Incisive Feedback

“I really enjoyed Ben’s incisive feedback and clever suggestions.”

Aya J.

Jersey City, NJ

Constantly Helping Us

“Ben is a great teacher! His class was the perfect balance of encouraging and constructive. He gave extremely thorough feedback to each student and really paid close attention to individual personalities and styles. He was constantly helping us refine jokes and brainstorm ideas along the way. I walked away from the class with newfound confidence in my writing skills thanks to his class!”

Rosie M.

Upper West Side

Great Class

“The class was great. Ben was very helpful in rewriting my tornado-divorce bit.”

Kelly F.

New Jersey

Killer Insight

“Ben’s instruction and insight have been KILLER. I loved the class. Ben’s a great teacher!!!”

Michelle W.

Brooklyn

One Of The Best Stand-up Teachers

“Ben is an amazing teacher. He does a wonderful job preparing students to do this in the real world. Ben may be one of the best stand-up teachers in NYC.”

John B.

Upper East Side

Kind, Patient and Encouraging

“Ben is a fantastic standup comedy instructor. Not only does he have years of “real world”, stand-up experience performing in clubs, but, he’s also an excellent writer. So, he helped us better tailor our routines. Including witty punchline suggestions, etc. He’s very kind, patient and encouraging, focusing on the positive of what you’re doing well. And, adding onto that that in a constructive, supportive way. The classes are fun, inspiring and educational. A great way to network too.”

Debbie F.

Fort Lee, NJ

Awesome Class

“It was an awesome class, Ben is a great teacher and really aced it.”

Sarah E.

Bronx, NY

Gave Me A Lot Of Confidence

“Ben was a great instructor and created an environment for success! Personally, the comedy class made me very vulnerable, and my nerves were high. However, the overwhelming feeling of excitement I’d get every class, in congruence with Ben’s preparation and instruction, was definitely worth it! Furthermore, the sense of accomplishment I got after completing my five-min set gave me a lot of confidence in this craft. If you’re still mulling over taking the class, I’d suggest to stop overthinking it and sign up immediately! You won’t regret it!!”

Sama K.

Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY

Do the above dates not work for you but you’re still interested in future classes? Put your name on the waitlist here.




CRUSH IT AT THE CLASS SHOW!

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Why take stand-up comedy classes?

  • Develop your public speaking skills
  • Build confidence
  • Learn how to harness your sense of humor
  • Make new friends and laugh together
  • Perform on a stage of a real comedy club
  • Receive a free video of your performance
  • Learn the business of comedy

THE REHEARSAL STUDIO

Stand Up Comedy Classes in New York City

We are able to accommodate any level of experience in the stand-up comedy industry. If you are a beginner, a journeyman, or a veteran comic, you’ll get plenty out of our stand up classes that focus on writing, timing and stage presence. For serious comedians who want to take their performance to the next level, we offer private stand up comedy coaching sessions. View our stand up comedy class schedule online.

Our comedy classes culminate in a private live show at a comedy club in Manhattan, New York City. Register for the stand up comedy class that is right for you, and take the first steps on your comedic journey.