Standup Boot Camp
Whether you’re seasoned or novice, you’ll leave with fresh material, sharp delivery, and the skills to keep writing jokes that only YOU can write.
GOLD classes and events
Are you emerging, established, or just exploring the comedy world? Whatevs! GOLD is the all-inclusive, bro-vibe-free place that takes YOU seriously. Our classes and events are where you will sharpen your craft, expand your network, and create work that stands out and gets seen.
If you’re thinking about what your next (or first) step in comedy might be—writing, performing, pitching a project—you can schedule a FREE call with GOLD CEO/Founder Lynn Harris. We’ll look at where you are, what you want to do next, and some ways you might get there.
GOLD membership classes
- Standup, late night, sketch, editing, production, more—all online
- Unlimited, all-inclusive access: dive deep into one skill or create your own path
- Instructors: Accomplished, award-winning performers, producers, writers, more
- All in a collaborative, bro-vibe-free virtual space
GOLD Label classes
- College-level entertainment intensives accessible online from anywhere
- Instructors: acclaimed, award-winning industry pros
- Results: awards, reps, shows in development, solo shows, tours, and more
- Tuition: price varies per class, all include your first year of GOLD ($499 value)
GOLD events
- GOLD events and workshops
- Weekly online open mics with feedback
- Creative and professional “GOLD Nugget” skill-building workshops (online)
- Live shows and class showcases (online and IRL)
- Wide range of public, ticketed, and members-only events
GOLD Label classes
GOLD Label classes are online college-level intensives that include your first year of membership in GOLD (unlimited access to our classes, celebrity speaker series, professional network, and more).
Develop and Build Your Pitch
$1350
Want to create a TV show, film, podcast, or your own genius idea? Develop your concept, build your deck, tone reel, and key materials—then pitch it to a panel of pros for real-world feedback.
GOLD membership classes
Our members enjoy year-round, unlimited class offerings (mostly online), making GOLD the most affordable and welcoming comedy school around. Our instructors are active, accomplished, award-winning performers, producers, writers, and more.
Web Series Boot Camp
Want to get out from the big thumb of "the industry"? Take your career back into your own hands by creating a web series. Award-winning screenwriter Maggie Scudder will take you from idea to script and plan. You'll leave this 4-week course with a scene-by-scene pilot breakdown, a season outline, and a plan for what to do next.
Pilot Writing Bootcamp
Hear us out: There is no such thing as "writers' block." That blank page is just a sign of useless perfectionism! Let's get past it together. Let's get your great ideas out of your head and onto your screen.
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Events & workshops
Some GOLD events are members-only (look for the 🔒). But plenty are open to everyone for a wee fee. Join the club for access to all!
Mar 12
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Mar 12
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Mar 16
Monday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
6:00pm ET
Mar 18
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Mar 19
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Mar 19
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Mar 23
Monday
OPEN Open Mic + Feedback
Free
6:00pm ET
Mar 25
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a NAOMI SNIECKUS
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Mar 26
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Mar 26
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Apr 01
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Apr 02
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Apr 02
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Apr 06
Monday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
6:00pm ET
Apr 08
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Apr 09
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Apr 09
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Apr 13
Monday
OPEN Open Mic + Feedback
Free
6:00pm ET
Apr 15
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Apr 16
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Apr 16
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Apr 20
Monday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
6:00pm ET
Apr 22
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Apr 23
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Apr 23
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Apr 27
Monday
OPEN Open Mic + Feedback
Free
6:00pm ET
Apr 29
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Apr 30
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Apr 30
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
May 04
Monday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
6:00pm ET
May 06
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
May 07
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
May 07
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
May 11
Monday
OPEN Open Mic + Feedback
Free
6:00pm ET
May 13
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
May 14
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
May 14
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
May 18
Monday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
6:00pm ET
May 20
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
May 21
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
May 21
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
May 25
Monday
OPEN Open Mic + Feedback
Free
6:00pm ET
May 27
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
May 28
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
May 28
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Jun 01
Monday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
6:00pm ET
Jun 03
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Jun 04
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Jun 04
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Jun 08
Monday
OPEN Open Mic + Feedback
Free
6:00pm ET
Jun 10
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Jun 11
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Jun 11
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Jun 15
Monday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
6:00pm ET
Jun 17
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Jun 18
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Jun 18
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Jun 22
Monday
OPEN Open Mic + Feedback
Free
6:00pm ET
Jun 24
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Jun 25
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Jun 25
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Jul 01
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Jul 02
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Jul 02
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Jul 06
Monday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
6:00pm ET
Jul 08
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Jul 09
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Jul 09
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Classes coming soon
Our classes are in a regular cycle. If the class you’re looking for isn’t listed above, don’t sweat it! You can sign up below to join the waitlist for any of our classes. You’ll be the first to know when school is back in session.
Not sure where to start? Join the club and we’ll help guide you where you need to be!
Improv Boot Camp
Learn all the basics of “Yes and…”, building a character, getting out of your head, and giving your best “Whose Line” performance.
Sketch Boot Camp
Back to the basics without being boring. Hone your skills, refine your style, and become the sketch boss you always dreamed of being. This course runs for four weeks and meets virtually on Tuesdays.
Develop and Build Your Pitch
Instructor:
Ryan Cunningham
Starts:
August 4, 2025