Sketch Comedy Acting 1

Performers Benjamin R Garcia & Marisa Hankins, in 2023’s The Skin We’re In

Photo by Kayleigh McCollum

    • All students and instructors are required to provide proof of vaccination and 1 booster before the start of any in-person class.

      • Please review our other COVID class protocols HERE. By signing up for this class, you are agreeing to adhere to these protocols

      • Students should expect to spend 1-2 hours per week on memorization and character development outside of class.

      • Attendance is a big part of our collaborative environment. Please make sure that you will be able to attend all classes so that everyone can rehearse their scenes.

    • KML cannot issue refunds for classes.

      • In the event of a class cancellation for any reason, course credit will be reapplied to another class of your choosing, with no time limitation.

      • In the event a student has to drop a class, KML can transfer course credit to another class within 6 months of the dropped class. In order for the course credit to be reapplied, you must notify KML at least 7 days prior to the first day of the class for which you originally signed up.

      • Transferring tuition credit will not be honored after the class has already started.

      • If a student misses two or more classes, they are automatically dropped from that session. The student is welcome to enroll in future classes, but their enrollment in the previous session will not rollover into the next session and the student will be expected to pay for the new session in full.

    • All acting students are required to attend and participate in the final class performance.

    • Note that classes tend to fill up quickly, as we keep the class size manageable to be sure each student has a full experience. The deadline to sign up for a class is72 hours before the class begins. If you wish to sign up, but the deadline has passed, contact admin@killingmylobster.com to be placed on a waitlist.

    • Killing My Lobster reserves the right to refuse admission to any class at our discretion.

  • In Sketch Comedy Acting 1, our professional directors will guide you through the fundamental skills of performing comedy. You will:

    • Learn to bring sketch comedy to life

    • Access your own theatrical instincts through The KML Way: Intuition, Dedication, and Collaboration

    • Build truth and believability in character creation

    • Discover"the game" within every sketch

    • Make quick choices in cold reads

    • Better utilize your voice and body for performance, storytelling, and discovery

    Expect a supportive and judgement-free environment where you can learn to trust yourself as a performer, and have a fabulous time doing it. At the end of the six week course, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your comedic skills for an audience of invited guests.

We have concluded our acting 1 sessions for 2025…

However, we’re working on adding one more Fall session. Keep an eye on this page, and we’ll update as soon as we can!

Sketch Comedy Acting two

Students who complete Sketch Acting One are eligible to enroll in Sketch Acting Two!