Stand-Up Comedy Workshop - Become a comedian | Peatix tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2019-11-01T02:59:01+08:00 Peatix The Merry Lion Stand-Up Comedy Workshop - Become a comedian tag:peatix.com,2018:event-582476 2018-12-29T10:00:00SGT 2018-12-29T10:00:00SGT New Year resolution to make friends and influence people with a witty repertoire? Want to keep everyone enthralled with your amazing hilarious stories? Or just fancy an excuse to get away from the family after Christmas?!Come to the last Stand Up Comedy Workshop of 2018 at The Merry Lion and learn how to make people howl with laughter. Start your journey as a stand-up comedian with these 4 sessions in one weekend PLUS a graduation performance event.Strictly limited capacity. These 4 x 3-hour sessions will take you through the initial steps of becoming a stand-up comedian and culminate with you performing a 3-minute comedy routine.The course is aimed at first-timers but is also useful for novices and anyone who wants to improve their public speaking and stage presence.Last one in Dec 2018:Weekend Intensive - we pack in all 12 hours over 2 days on Sat 29/Sun 30 and graduation on Monday 7th January 2019.Session 11. Intro to character, structure and style2. Outline your first funny story/jokeSession 21. Learn how to use the stage – stagecraft and microphone technique2. Develop your story/joke3. Overlay with the skills you have learned so farSession 3 1. Stage persona/character development2. Review of skills and how to use them effectively3. Q&A with guest professional comedian4. Warm-up, breathing and voice techniquesSession 41. Final edits of your 3-minute routine2. Practice3. Practice4. PracticeGraduation Performance A show for you and your graduating alumni to perform at The Merry Lion in front of family, friends, colleagues and the public.PLUS a free handy ‘comedy jargon’ busting glossary to take away AND free entry to one of the International Headliner Shows at The Merry Lion (see the best at work).Who is the facilitator?Scott Mitchell has performed in Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Myanmar and the United Kingdom. Recently, as part of Fringeworld, Perth Australia, he was a finalist in the ‘Best Show’ category. He has also provided support on stage for Russel Howard, Stuart Goldsmith, Brendon Burns and many more.Scott was born and raised in Scotland and moved to Singapore in 2004. To date, Scott has organised more than 500 stand-up shows in Singapore and has been involved with the Magners International Comedy Festival, Comedy Central Asia and Beerfest Asia as well as many corporate and private performances.“I love stand-up comedy and was a fan long before I ever stepped on stage. Whenever I get the chance to learn more about our craft I take it. Watching new comedians make people laugh is one of the best things in the world” - Scott MitchellLimited spaces to ensure quality. Book now - https://sg.verlocal.com/vl/themerrylionious sessions. We do encourage you to show it off.