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Special Guest: Rich Talarico
Intro to Comedy Writing w/ Rich Talarico
Starting January 8th (Online)
Rich is a Peabody® Award-winning writer/producer with four Emmy® and four WGA Award nominations, best known for his work on Key & Peele. Rich wrote K&P fave Substitute Teacher, (“…Ay-ay-Ron?”) which in 2024 was added to The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum Of American History. Rich wrote dozens of K&P faves: Racist Zombies, Karim and Jahar, Hatz, Teaching Center, Obama Greets, Black Ice, and many more.
Other TV credits include MADtv, The Tonight Show w. Jay Leno, Saturday Night Live, and the critically-acclaimed, Review. An alum of Chicago’s Second City and Improv Olympic, Rich also provided punch-up work on Mean Girls and Get Out.
As an improviser, Rich teaches, coaches and performs with long-form group Dasariski. As an actor, Rich appeared on screen on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, MADtv, the feature film High Fidelity, and in A&W Root Beer’s classic TV ad, “Mr. Dumass.” Talarico’s extensive experience in the comedy industry has made him a sought-after teacher, writer and consultant. Rich is currently teaching and performing stand up comedy around the US.
Comedy classes
IMPROV COMEDY 101: INTRO TO IMPROV!
6 weeks - 2hrs. weekly
Starts Oct. 14th!
This introductory class covers all the basics of improvisation technique to improve your confidence, collaboration, and communication skills.
IMPROV COMEDY 202: SHORT FORM GAMES
6 weeks - 2.5 hrs. weekly
Starts Dec. 2nd!
Explore short format and scenic improv games just like the hit show, "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Learn the fundamentals of creating hilarious characters and comedic storytelling.
*End-of-course Performance!*
IMPROV COMEDY 303: LONG FORM IMPROVISATION
8 weeks - 2hrs. weekly
Coming in January 2026!
Intro to Longform Improvisation!
Explore new scene and performance structures to create memorable characters and improve your storytelling based on audience suggestions.
IMPROV COMEDY 404: ADVANCED LONG FORM IMPROV
8 weeks - 2 hrs. weekly
Coming in Feb. 2026!
Dive deeper into Long Form Improv as your ensemble explores improvising a unique format to debut at the Dead Crow Improv Show!
*End-of-course Performance!*
SKETCH COMEDY WRITING
Learn the fundamentals, the tricks, the ...
timing of sketch comedy!
6 weeks - 2 hrs. weekly
Chad Fogland brings his extensive experience with The Groundlings, UCB LA, and The Second City to
teach you how to craft a comedy sketch for the stage, YouTube, home and possibly more!