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Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

by  Author Dave Schwensen

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An interactive program that entertains and tickles the funny bone by encouraging students / lifelong learners to take a memorable turn in the stand-up comedy spotlight. Discover the history of stand-up comedy followed by tips and tales from Dave’s career as a TV talent coordinator in Hollywood and New York to become the “star” of this fast paced and energetic showcase of laughter.


"If you have a story - you can be a stand-up comedian."

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About This Program

Cost

By Request: $200.00
By Request Premium: $175.00



Length

40-60 minutes


Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Parent, Adult Learners Life Long Learners Public Library: Library Patrons, Library Staff

Minimum participants:

6

Maximum participants:

30


Primary Disciplines

Fine Arts, Language Arts/English, Leadership, Literacy, Performing Arts, Reading, Writing


Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)
Zoom
Skype



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Provider's Cancellation Policy

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About This Provider

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Author Dave Schwensen

Vermilion, OH
United States

Dave is the author of six books and has designed and instructs courses in communications and presentations skills for Cleveland State University, Youngstown State University and others. He's a former talent coordinator and consultant for television and live events in Hollywood and New York City.

In addition to school and business training programs and keynotes, Dave is a nationally recognized comedy coach for The Improv Comedy Club. He is author of How To Be A Working Comic and Comedy FAQs And Answers, and includes humor and entertainment in all his programs. Yes, he really can be called the nutty professor!

Dave has been featured on PBS Television and Radio, U.S. News & World Report, Chicago Tribune, The Hollywood Reporter, Ohio Magazine, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Insidebiz.com Magazine and many others.

A pop culture historian and enthusiast, he is the author of The Beatles At Shea Stadium and The Beatles In Cleveland. Both Top 40 Best Sellers on Amazon.com, Dave is a featured author at Beatles conferences throughout the U.S. and presents programs on the 1960s and the impact of The Beatles to schools, organizations and lifelong learners. Both books were added to The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum's Library & Archives.

For details about Beatles / pop culture video conferences and webinars visit www.BeatlesProgram.com.

Contact:
Dave Schwensen
dave@davelaughs.com
4403154077

Program Details

Format

1. Opening Guidelines: The program kicks off with two core principles of comedy:
“Good comedy is based in truth.”
“If you have a story, you can be a stand-up comedian.”
This is followed by a demonstration on how comedians connect with their audience by
crafting relatable material.
2. Meet the Comedy Coach: Dave discusses his career as a comedy talent coordinator for
television and live venues in Hollywood and New York City. Of course, similar to the theme of
this program – it is done in a humorous and fun manner.
3. History of Stand-Up Comedy: Take a fun look back at stand-up's roots—from its 19th-century
origins to the launch of the first comedy club in the 1960s.
4. Comedy Worksheet: Each student (including lifelong learners and participants) receives a
one-page worksheet (emailed in advance) with four simple questions:
* Name
* Tell us something about yourself that our audience might not know.
* Do you have a funny story to share (Yes/No)
* Do you have a favorite joke to share (Yes/No)
5. From Real Life to Comedy: While students complete the worksheet, Dave shares how real-
life experiences have inspired popular comedy shows like "Seinfeld" and "Everybody Loves
Raymond."
6. Audience Participation – “The Tonight Show”
The setting becomes a late-night talk show with Dave as host and the instructor or facilitator
as co-host. Students who answered “Yes” to the funny story or joke are interviewed as
celebrity guests (something about yourself that our audience might not know). They share
their answers, then perform their story or joke—ending with applause from the audience,
prompted by the “Tonight Show” host. Participation depends on volunteer availability and
time.
7. The Famous Joke Challenge
As audience participation begins, Dave challenges students: make him laugh, and he’ll
share a favorite joke told to him by a famous comedian. (Spoiler: it always happens!)
8. Q&A Throughout
Students are encouraged to ask questions at any time about the entertainment industry or
comedians Dave has worked with over the years.

Objectives

1. Explore personal creativity and sense of humor.
2. Understand the difference between positive (good) humor and negative (bad) humor.
3. Describe and identify his / her personal sense of humor.
4. Use individual experiences, thoughts and opinions creatively.
5. Explain and demonstrate writing techniques with the focus on humor.
6. Involve participants with public speaking opportunity through in-class presentation.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

NL-ENG.K-12.11 PARTICIPATING IN SOCIETY
* Students participate as knowledgeable, reflective, creative, and critical members of a variety of literacy communities.

NL-ENG.K-12.4 COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS
Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.

NL-ENG.K-12.5 COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES
Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

NS.K-12.4 LANGUAGE ARTS
Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.

NS.K-12.5 LANGUAGE ARTS
Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purpose.

NS.K-12.12 LANGUAGE ARTS
Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).

Visual Arts: Careers and Community
* Recognize a variety of entertainment related professions and careers in our society.
* Students identify methods for connecting creative skills, ideas, and processes to entertainment related careers as well as other professions.
* Understand how creative experiences affect daily life and identify opportunities for involvement in the arts.