2022 Kids Summer Camps

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JUNE & JULY SESSIONS
Kids will learn the basics of Sketch Comedy Acting and Writing! The first week is devoted to honing their skills for comedic timing and stage performance. By week two, the students will build on those skills by rehearsing for their own live sketch comedy show.

The students will meet with our Head Writer John D. Babcock III to write their own original sketches for their live show and one sketch to be filmed!

During this two-week camp, students will learn:

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Sketch Writing

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Acting Technique

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Character Building

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Improv

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Theatre Etiquette

This camp will culminate in a fully-produced LIVE sketch comedy show and the premiere of their professionally-produced SKETCH VIDEO!

Also included: Camp T-Shirt, Pizza Party, Awards, Downloadable Copy of Video Sketch

Not able to attend both weeks, no problem!
Now you can sign up for either Week One or Week Two!

Week One Only - Comedy Creation: Play improv games, create solo character monologues, write original sketches, explore funny characters and film a sketch!

Week Two Only - Comedy on Stage: Learn the basics on acting for stage and stage presence, develop characters through physicality and vocal exercises, and work on your comedic timing. Plus, rehearse and perform in your own live sketch comedy show!

Email classes@sketchworkscomedy.com to receive a 10% Sibling Discount.

SESSION TWO - JULY
Jul 11-15 and Jul 18-22
9:00am - 4:00pm
Show: Saturday, Jul 23 | 1pm
Location: Village Theatre Atlanta

Coaches: Kirsten Krehbiel and John D. Babcock III

$850 ($750 if you register before 5/1)
$425 (for one week only)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Prior to 48 hours before your registered class start date, you may cancel your registration and receive a 50% refund. Cancellations within those 48 hours will result in forfeiture of payment. Please email classes@sketchworkscomedy.com to cancel/inquire about refund.

Other Payment Options:
If paying by check. Make payable to Sketchworks Classes and mail to:

Sketchworks Comedy Theatre
4480-H South Cobb Drive
PO Box 303
Smyrna, GA 30080

Kirsten Krehbiel was born and raised in small town Kansas. After graduating with a Performing Arts degree, she bounced around before settling down in Atlanta.

Kirsten did her master class with Sketchworks in 2016 and has done several shows with them since including: “From Russia with Sketch”, “Love, Family, Mars”, and “Vape”. Kirsten worked as the assistant teacher in this years Sketchworks kids camps.

When she is not on stage, you can find her piddling around her house with her cat Dobby.

John's comedy career started when he wrote and performed sketches in his backyard for neighbors. John joined Sketchworks Comedy in January 2017 as a cast member of LAUGHTER REHAB.

In addition to writing and performing for Sketchworks, John writes murder mystery plays for Agatha's - A Taste of Mystery, The Mystery Café of Indianapolis, and Laughing Matters. He also contributes on-air scripts to Turner Classic Movies - having written for the late Robert Osborne, and currently for host Ben Mankiewicz. And his play INDEPENDENT, about filmmaker John Cassavetes, was included in Essential Theatre's 2017 Summer Festival.

John is a loving and dedicated husband and father who drives a sensible car and has no pets.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Prior to 48 hours before your registered class start date, you may cancel your registration and receive a 50% refund. Cancellations within those 48 hours will result in forfeiture of payment. Please email classes@sketchworkscomedy.com to cancel/inquire about a refund.

No refunds for shows. If you have an emergency, please let us know within 48 hours of show date for ticket purchased. We will exchange your ticket for a different date or hold for a different show, as long as seats are available.

2-Week Sketch Comedy Summ

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Kirsten Krehbiel

John D. Babcock