This workshop is an introduction to applying sketch comedy structure to solo performance. Using brainstorming drills, video clips and improv exercises, you will come away with tools to generate solo material.
Prerequisite: Sketch 101 or Improv 101
Day: Sunday
Date: May 21st, 2017
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR
Mark Kendall
About Your Instructor
Mark first got into comedy while studying film at Northwestern University. He had a chance to work at Comedy Central through the Chris Rock Summer School Program for up and coming comedy writers of color. During his time at Comedy Central, he got to pitch jokes to the writing staffs of "The Daily Show" and "The Colbert Report." Mark performs comedy in Atlanta at Dad's Garage Theatre Company and Highwire Comedy. He also teaches improv and sketch writing. He is currently touring with his one man show "The Magic Negro and Other Blackness" a sketch show that examines the depiction of black men in the media. For his work with the show, he was named "Best Professional Funny Man" by Creative Loafing Atlanta.
