Description
Finding The Funny: A Storytelling Workshop taught by Jimmy Carrane
Laughter can make your story more memorable. Some Tellers are afraid to be funny, but once they find a way to incorporate humor into their stories, they usually love the response they get from the audience.
In this workshop you will learn:
-How to structure a funny story
-How to look at yourself as a comedic character.
-How to use your insecurities to get to the funny faster.
-How to structure your piece to have laughs throughout your story.
If you are looking to get the tools to make your story funnier and become a stronger comedic writer and storyteller sign up today for this one-day workshop.
Each storyteller will have the opportunity to get in front of the group and tell a 3-minute story with feedback. Please prepare a 3-minute piece for the workshop and have a hard copy for the instructor. Some improv games and exercises may be used in the course of this workshop.
Attendance Policy
In order to get the most out of your work with us, our students should make showing up to every class on time a priority.
We understand that things do come up so if you know you’re going to miss a class, please give your instructor as advance notice as possible. This will help them get you caught up and not throw off the rest of the group. Scheduling a make-up class is possible but not guaranteed.
Students enrolled in our Meisner Acting Program can only advance to the next level if they’ve attended at least 6 of their 8 sessions. If a student misses more than 2 sessions, they will need to retake the level in order to advance in the program.
Cancellation Policy
Student Cancellation
If a student is withdrawing from a workshop more than 7 days prior to the day of the workshop, the tuition will be kept on file for a future class or workshop for a calendar year.
If a student withdraws from a workshop less than 7 days prior to the day of the workshop, the tuition is non-refundable or transferable.
We appreciate you respecting this policy for the best experience for our instructors and students!
Please reach out at 773-217-9565 if you have any questions.
Studio Cancellation
Occasionally we’ll have to cancel a workshop due to low enrollment. We’re sorry if that happens to you! If we have to cancel a workshop you’ve signed up for, we will give you at least 48 hours notice and promptly start your refund process.
In the event that class is canceled due to circumstances beyond our control (including but not limited to extreme weather and pandemic related shutdowns), a make-up will be scheduled as soon as it’s safe for our students and instructors to be together safely at the studio.
In some cases classes may transfer to an online platform. If a student is unable to attend the rescheduled class due to circumstances beyond our control (including but not limited to extreme weather and pandemic related shutdowns) that student will receive credit on their account for the value of missed classes.
Limited Spots Available!
We keep our classes small. Grab your spot before they’re gone!
About the Teacher
Jimmy Carrane has made a career out of teaching people that they can be funny and interesting just by being themselves.
Jimmy has been performing and teaching improvisation for more than 30 years. He has studied at The Second City and iO Chicago, and became one of the original members of The Annoyance Theater. He was been a member of legendary improv groups such as Jazz Freddy, Carl and the Passions, and the original cast of Armando at iO Chicago, and he created one of the first two-person improv shows, “Naked,” with Stephanie Weir. He also became well-known for his one-man shows, including the hit “I Am 27, I Still Live at Home and Sell Office Supplies” and “Living in Dwarf’s House.”
After spending 10 years interviewing celebrities on Chicago Public Radio, Jimmy launched the podcast, Improv Nerd, where he interviews legends in the world of improv comedy.
He co-wrote Improvising Better: A Guide for the Working Improviser with Liz Allen and is the author of Improv Therapy and The Inner Game of Improv. Jimmy teaches his award-winning Art of Slow Comedy classes and workshops in Chicago and across the country.
He lives in Evanston, IL with his wife, Lauren, and their cat, Coco.
Class Details
- Day
- Saturday
- Time
- 10:30-12:30pm
- Dates
- January 25, 2025
- Location
- 4001 N Ravenswood Ave Unit 303-B Chicago, IL
60657 - Instructor
- Class Size
- 12 Max
- Age
- This is an adult acting class ages 18+
- Cost
- $79