Learn to Write Sketch Comedy with Marc Warzecha

Class Details

Class Runs: Saturday mornings @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM MT
Class Dates: Sat 2/28/26 - Sat 4/11/26 (6 classes total)
Location: Online Class
Instructor(s): Marc Warzecha
Price: $249
Special Notes:
  • This is an online course taught by Marc Warzecha
  • This is an online event! Please read carefully for info. Participants will receive event links and details 12-24 hours in advance of the event; if you have not received this information by then, please email [email protected]!
  • Students will receive an email with class details and links 12-24 hours before the class. If you do not see this email, please check your spam folder as well!
  • Minimum class size is 8 students.
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    Learn to Write Sketch Comedy with Marc Warzecha

    Learn to Write Sketch Comedy!

    If you’ve ever thought “I have funny ideas… but I don’t know how to turn them into real sketches,” this is for you.

    Start Writing Sketch Comedy Now is a 6-session live online workshop from our friends at The Sketch School, taught by veteran sketch writer and director Marc Warzecha (former Head Writer & Director at The Second City). It’s designed to help writers, improvisers, performers, and comedy fans finally build real sketch writing skills – not just learn theory.

    In 6 weeks, you’ll:
    ✅ Learn the core tools professional sketch writers use
    ✅ Write original sketches step-by-step
    ✅ Build confidence, structure, and momentum

    🗓 Saturdays, Feb 28 – April 11
    ⏰ 11am PT / 2pm ET
    🎥 Recordings included (1-year access)

    Trusted by 1,000+ writers worldwide, this beginner-friendly workshop is ideal for anyone ready to move from “ideas” to finished comedy.

    Financial Assistance

    We understand that financial circumstances can sometimes make participation challenging. Please know that your presence, voice and contributions are valued here, and we are committed to making our programs as accessible as possible.

    We have a few ways to help folks experience our classes. First off, all of our volunteers can take up to one full level class every term. Our volunteers learn positions at the theater and agree to a regular schedule at either our box office, tech booth, or our HM position which helps get the shows started on time. If you have a skill or trade or item that could be of benefit the theater, we're open to talking to you about it. We also offer payment plans for more flexibility, look into them at check out.

    If those options aren't helpful, we offer an inclusion scholarship that will help Rise best reflect Denver. If you feel that you have a perspective and experience that Rise could benefit from we offer scholarships each term for our leveled classes. Apply below.

    Link to Scholarship Program: https://risecomedy.com/rise-comedy-inclusion-scholarship/

    If you have circumstances beyond these options or would like more details on any of them please reach out to [email protected] with the subject "Financial Assistance"