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WHO IS THIS FOR?

  • Beginners to pros

  • Anyone wanting to get to the next level of their comedy career and beyond

WHAT IS THE STAND-UP COMEDY WORKSHOP?

The Stand-Up Comedy Workshop is comprised of…

  • 3 group classes

    • In-person classes are at 6:30pm on Wed of week 1, Tue-Thur of Week 2

    • Virtual classes are at 6pm EDT on Tue/Thur of both weeks

  • *2 private writing sessions with Stephen

  • A LIVE show at Gotham Comedy Club (In-person workshops)

  • An online show streamed nationally and all over the world. (Virtual workshops)

*These private writing sessions are a unique opportunity to do what the pros do. Work with Stephen to make your material funnier and more original.

When are the workshops?

  • March 17th-28th (IN PERSON) (Wait List Only)

    • Taught by Stephen Rosenfield

    • Live Show at Gotham on Fri, March 28th

  • April 14th-27th 2025 (VIRTUAL) (Reserve your spot TODAY!)

    • Taught by Stephen Rosenfield

    • Virtual Show on Sun, Apr 27th 8pm EDT

      • There is NO live show with this workshop

  • May 12th-23rd (IN PERSON) (Reserve your spot TODAY!)

    • Taught by Stephen Rosenfield

    • Live Show at Gotham on Fri, May 23rd

  • June 9th-20th (IN PERSON) (Reserve your spot TODAY!)

    • Taught by Stephen Rosenfield

    • Live Show at Gotham on Fri, June 20th

  • July 14-25th (IN PERSON) (Reserve your spot TODAY!)

    • Taught by Stephen Rosenfield

    • Live Show at Gotham on Fri, July 25th

  • August 11th-24th 2025 (VIRTUAL) (Reserve your spot TODAY!)

    • Taught by Stephen Rosenfield

    • Virtual Show on Sun, August 24th 8pm EDT

*Show Date/Location Subject to Change

*In Person Classes are at 6:30pm EST for approx. 2hrs pending number of attendees.

  • Virtual Workshop Classes are at 6pm EST on Zoom

*For our out of town students the in-person workshop can be completed in 5 days.

*Classes are offered Wednesday Week 1, then Tuesday-Thursday Week 2. You choose 3 to attend.

Where is it?

  • All in-person classes will be held at Ripley-Grier Studios in Manhattan.

    • 520 8th Ave

  • All private writing sessions are conducted on Zoom or over the phone. 

  • The live performance is at Gotham Comedy Club.

  • Online classes are conducted on Zoom. 

  • The virtual performance is on ACI’s YouTube channel.

How Much Does it Cost?

  • In-Person New Student
    $475

  • In-Person Returning Student
    $400

  • Virtual
    $375