Sketch Comedy Classes
Learn to write hilarious, stage-ready comedy scenes.
The Sketch Comedy Program is designed for comedy enthusiasts—fans of Saturday Night Live, Baroness Von Sketch, or Monty Python—who want to create their own written scenes.
Through progressive training in sketch structure, collaborative writing, and comedic premise development, you'll learn to craft original comedy and bring your funniest ideas to life!
Program Overview
Sketch Comedy 101:
Sketch Foundations
In this class you will learn the basics of sketch comedy writing. Time in class will be used to generate unique premises, from which you will write your own sketches!
You Will Learn:
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How to generate ideas
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Basic sketch structure
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Writing and editing techniques
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How to pitch your sketch
Prerequisites: None
Sketch Comedy 201:
Show Creation
This course dives deeper into developing a full-length sketch comedy show.
You’ll learn how to pitch ideas with clarity and confidence, write lyrics for comedic songs, create interactive audience pieces, and explore sketch structures that break the rules.
Students who complete Sketch 201 will be considered for future Garden City Improv sketch comedy shows. Participation does not guarantee placement in performances.
Prerequisites: Sketch 101 or equivalent
Current Classes
Fri, Dec 05Theatre SKAMA special show featuring students from Garden City's latest Improv 201 class!
PopularSat, Dec 06The CodaThe show where YOU play Cards Against Humanity and we perform improv based on your horrible, hilarious card combinations!
Fri, Dec 12Encore by PaparazziA night of laugh-out-loud holiday mayhem from some of Victoria’s sharpest comedic talent.
Sat, Dec 13Theatre SKAMThe Garden City cast performs the Harold - improv's high wire act!
Selling fast!Wed, Dec 31Theatre SKAMRing in the new year with some of Victoria's best improvisers and Second City's Kevin Matviw!
Tue, Jan 06Theatre SKAMImprov 301 includes classic short-form games and introduces longform improv techniques.
Thu, Jan 08Ocean Room, TheatreSKAM StudiosImprov Foundations is the perfect class for the complete beginner, no experience necessary!
Thu, Jan 08Theatre SKAMThis high-energy class is your chance to explore the joy of making up songs on the spot, without needing to be pitch-perfect!
Sat, Jan 10Forest Room, TheatreSKAM StudiosLearn how to build a full-length show from the ground up in this advanced sketch comedy writing class!
From Page to Stage: Experience Sketch Comedy at Sketch Night Live
Sketch Night Live showcases original sketch comedy written and performed by Garden City's talented cast, as well as current and former students. Each show features the same sketch structures, character work and comedic timing you'll master in this program.