Master the hidden tools of comedy with Hollywood’s premier comedy consultant Steve Kaplan, whose techniques have influenced projects at ABC, NBC, CBS, DreamWorks, Disney, Aardman Animation, and whose students’ work appears on HBO, NBC, CBS and features worldwide. Author of “The Hidden Tools of Comedy” and creator of the internationally renowned Comedy Intensive, Kaplan brings his legendary insights to this exclusive lab.
ONLY SIX SPACES AVAILABLE
Forget everything you think you know about being funny. This isn’t about jokes – it’s about the underlying mechanics that make audiences laugh consistently and authentically. If you’re ready to understand why some comedy works and some falls flat, this intensive lab will transform how you approach humorous writing forever.
Through personalized attention and group dynamics, you’ll master:
- The Comic Premise – why certain situations are inherently funny
- The tools to create and maintain comic tension
- Character development specific to comedy
- How to write comedy that works on both emotional and intellectual levels
- Techniques for building and layering comedic moments
Submit:
- A 5-page sample of your comedy writing (script format)
- One-page synopsis of a comedy project you’re developing
- Brief statement about your comedy influences and goals
APPLICATIONS OPEN: Monday 8th February
DEADLINE: Monday 8th March
Previous participants have gone on to write for major network comedies and streaming platforms. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to work directly with comedy’s premier teacher.
Good luck!
Speakers In This Session
Steve Kaplan // Comedy Expert and Writing Instructor
Steve Kaplan is one of the industry’s most respected comedy experts and author of the bestselling “The Hidden Tools of Comedy” and “The Comic Hero’s Journey: Serious Story Structure for Fabulously Funny Films.”
