“Start Writing Sketch Comedy Now!” Online Class from Marc Warzecha

✍️ RISE Comedy community, it’s time to “Start Writing Sketch Comedy Now!”

A 6-Session Online Workshop with Marc Warzecha

Live on Zoom · Saturdays · May 24 – June 28

11:00am PT / 2:00pm ET · Recordings included

🎉 Only Time Offered in 2025

If you’ve been thinking about learning to write sketch comedy, or up your sketch writing game… this is it! We won’t be running this workshop again this year—so now’s the perfect time to jump in. (Can’t be there live? All recordings and materials are available to you for 1 year!)

💸 NEW: Pay Over Time with AFTERPAY

Good news—you can now use afterpay to split your registration into 4 interest-free payments. Just choose the green afterpay option at checkout and you’re all set.

💬 What Writers Are Saying

“One of the best classes I’ve ever taken. Super enjoyable, learned so much, and Marc was an amazing teacher!”

“I finally learned how to structure a sketch—and now I’m not stuck in my head anymore!”

“Exceeded my expectations. Clear examples, helpful feedback, and really fun.”

(Direct quotes from our class feedback surveys.)

✨ Who’s This For?

This workshop is perfect for:

• 🆕 New comedy writers just starting out
• 🎭 Performers looking to create their own material
• 🎥 Writers who want to use sketch tools for TV, and film scripts
• 🤹‍♂️ Comedy nerds who love learning how funny stuff works
• 🎉 Improvisers who want to learn sketch comedy fundamentals
• 👩‍💻 Anyone who wants to finally get their sketch ideas out of their head into a funny script

🎯 What You’ll Learn

Over six fun and focused sessions, we’ll cover:

• 🔑 The two tools that power every sketch: Game & Shots on Goal
• 🧱 Industry-standard sketch structure (yes, it exists!)
• 🎭 The three big sketch types: Character, Satire, and Parody
• 🧠 How to quickly come up with solid sketch ideas
• ✍️ Writing prompts to help you write original sketches each week
• 💡 Tools to find and develop your own comic voice
• 📈 How to apply sketch writing techniques to your other comedy work
• … and lots more

🎓 From The Sketch School

This workshop is part of The Sketch School — our online sketch comedy training center where writers from all over learn to create killer sketches. We’re all about helping you build skills, find your voice, and have fun doing it!

👋 Meet Your Instructor

“Hi! I’m Marc Warzecha – Founder of The Sketch School and a former longtime head writer and director at The Second City, where I’ve worked with performers you know from SNL, Key & Peele, I Think You Should Leave, and Ted Lasso. I’ve taught sketch writing for Netflix, Comedy Central, and even the U.S. Embassy (weird but true). This workshop is one of my favorite things to teach, and I can’t wait to share it with you.” (More on Marc)

✍️ Want Personal Feedback on Your Sketches?

All workshop participants will be invited to our free online class forum, where you can voluntarily post your sketches, give feedback to your classmates, and receive feedback in return!

👉 Looking for even more personalized feedback?

Once the workshop kicks off, you’ll also have the option to enroll in a formal Writers’ Room lead by your instructor, Marc Warzecha. In this small group setting (limited to just 6 writers), you’ll get live, in-depth feedback on your scripts each week. Details on purchasing enrollment in this optional add-on will be shared during Session #1!

🗓 Workshop Details

🗓 Live on Zoom – Saturdays, May 24 to June 28

🕚 11am–1pm PT / 2–4pm ET (2 hours each session)

📺 Can’t make it live? All sessions are recorded and sent to you after. You’ll have access for 1 full year!

Week-by-week breakdown:

• Week 1: Generating Sketch Ideas
• Week 2: Game
• Week 3: Structure
• Week 4: Character
• Week 5: Satire
• Week 6: Parody

🤔 What If You Can’t Be There Live?

No problem at all. We know life gets busy—so every session is recorded and emailed to you within 24 hours.

📺 Watch on your own schedule, anytime. You’ll have a full year of access to all six workshop sessions, so you can pause, rewind, rewatch, and learn at your own pace.

⚠️ Important note: This is the only time this workshop will be offered in 2025. If you’re interested, now’s the time—don’t miss your chance to jump in and start writing sketch comedy with us this year!

🙋‍♀️ What Else to Know

• No experience required – you don’t need to be a performer or comedy pro to take this
• Optional weekly writing prompts help you build your sketch muscles
• You can join live or on your own time- everything is recorded
• There’s no cap on workshop size, so you’ll never get waitlisted
• You’ll be part of a supportive, creative, comedy-loving group
• You’ll walk away with real tools and sketches you can keep building on
• You’ll laugh (a lot)

💬 How is It So Affordable?

We’re a family-run small business with low overhead and one mission: helping you get good at sketch comedy – without breaking the bank. You’re paying for quality, experience, and great sketch skills!

✅ Let’s Do This

Grab your spot below and start writing!

Can’t wait to see what you create. This workshop won’t be offered again this year, so even if you cant be there live, register now to get all the recordings and materials for 1 year!