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Acting + Writing Combo Class

Coaches Sanna Erica and John D. Babcock III

CREATE AND PRODUCE AN ORIGINAL SKETCH COMEDY SHOW

Are you looking for an Intensive Sketch Comedy Writing AND Acting class? Looking to challenge yourself and stretch your comfort zone? Want to build a show from the ground up and bask in the warmth of the glowing stage lights while you savor the sound of roaring applause and the sight of a standing ovation from an adoring audience?

Wow. That’s specific. But yes, we’ve got the perfect class for you!

CLASS BREAKDOWN:
In this 10-week program, students will stretch their comedy acting and writing skills by working as an ensemble to produce an original sketch comedy show under the guidance of our head coaches.

Students will:
- Brainstorm themes
- Use acting and improv exercises to explore ideas
- Write original sketches and create original characters that fit the theme
- Learn how to accept and apply feedback to scripts and performance choices
- Rehearse and sharpen stage performance technique
- Perform a TWO-NIGHT RUN of your show!!

In this intertwined acting-writing process, students will gain hands-on experience in working with their scripts and seeing what works and what doesn’t, with the option of tweaking and re-writing when they see their pieces on their feet.

The Writers’ and Actors’ worlds unite! This is a great opportunity for writers to learn how acting exercises can help create original characters and sketch ideas, how actors break down their scripts and make their comedic choices, and how a script may change from conception to execution. Actors will gain experience in turning their ideas into a script, understanding the process from brainstorming on paper to creating an outline to writing a complete sketch, and embracing feedback from fellow creators to fine-tune their sketches.

So, whether you’re mostly a writer or mostly an actor, much knowledge is to be gained from each other. In this class, you’re both!

Prerequisite: Open to those who have completed Intro to Sketch Comedy Acting, Intro to Sketch Comedy Writing, at least one Private Coaching in Comedy Acting or Comedy Writing, or have received prior approval. Need approval… or just some positive reinforcement? Email us at classes@sketchworkscomedy.com

Class is limited so reserve your spot ASAP!

CLASSES
Wednesdays, Sep 13 - Nov 15 | 7:00-9:30pm

TECH REHEARSAL
Thursday, Nov 16 | 7:00-10:00pm

SHOWS
Friday, Nov 17 & Saturday, Nov 18 | 8:00pm

LOCATION
The Warehouse | 620 Kentucky St, Scottdale, GA 30079

COST: $650
SPECIAL DISCOUNT: Register before Aug 1 for $100 off!

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
2774 Cobb Pkwy NW Ste 109 #280
Kennesaw, GA 30152

Sanna Erica
Head Acting Coach

Sanna has always had a special place in her heart for Sketch Comedy. Growing up watching Saturday Night Live, Mad TV, All That, The Amanda Show, The Muppet Show, and even Sesame Street made her a big fan of sketches early on.

Sanna has been performing and creating comedy for years, and enjoys performing sketch consistently with Sketchworks. Sanna started acting when she was 14 years old. She has been coaching acting since 2011, soon after she made the move to Atlanta, GA. Sanna loves teaching actors of all ages, and considers it a huge privilege to be able to teach every week! Along with Sketchworks, Sanna teaches acting for the camera at The Actor’s Scene in the greater Atlanta area. She holds her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts from Azusa Pacific University, studying Theatre/Acting, Film, Screenwriting, and Animation. Sanna also holds her Master of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from Brenau University.

Sanna’s previous credits include Alloy Entertainment, Coca-Cola, Tyler Perry Studios, Hulu, Netflix, and Warner Brothers. Sanna is a member of SAG-AFTRA in good standing and is represented by Houghton Talent.

Be sure to check out Sanna’s website at www.sannaerica.com and follow her shenanigans on Instagram (@SunnaErica)!

John D. Babcock III
Writing Coach

John's comedy career began when he was a kid. He and his friends would write and perform sketches for neighbors in his backyard. 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 Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem at Petite Violette and the Mystery Café of Indianapolis. He also contributed on-air scripts to Turner Classic Movies - having written for the late Robert Osborne, and Ben Mankiewicz. His play INDEPENDENT, about filmmaker John Cassavetes, received its world premiere at 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.