Classes
Here at GOLD, we have year-round course offerings. Our courses come in two sizes: most of our flagship classes are included in your yearly membership ($499/year), making GOLD the most affordable AND welcoming comedy school around. Our flagship standup, sketch, and improv courses are all in a regular monthly rotation.
We also offer GOLD Label courses, which include six months of GOLD club (and all the goodies therein) and are priced separately from the yearly membership. These courses are more immersive and taught by high-level instructors like Emmy and Peabody-winning producer Ryan Cunningham (Broad City, Search Party, Inside Amy Schumer).
If you have any questions about our course offerings or want to know which GOLD classes are right for you, don’t hesitate to reach out at info@goldcomedy.com.
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Perfect 10
Level up your standup set. Turn your 2 or 3 or 5 into a tight 10 for your next headlining set! You'll work with esteemed standup Carolyn Castiglia to expand and deepen your material into a proper set. A tight 10 is a standup's greatest weapon–you can break it apart into guest spot 5s, or headline your show with all 10 of your hilarious minutes.
Sign UpCarolyn is fabulous! She’s an awesome cheerleader but also challenges everyone in just the way they need. The content and material were helpful. I definitely want to take a more in depth class.
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Advanced Sketch Writing
Conquer character monologues, break the boundaries of sketch formula, engage deeper with your work, and dip into the endless well of free-writing.
Sign UpMaggie is hilarious, smart, and ANYONE can benefit from sketch skills!
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Standup Bootcamp
Our LIVE, interactive Standup Boot Camp course is the fastest and funniest way to GET or IMPROVE the TOOLS AND SKILLS you need to write new jokes unique and original to you. Whether you've done some standup (or other comedy) and want to take it to the next level, or are just ready to find your funny and share it with the world, our unique and proven approach will get you there. All in our collaborative, supportive, bro-vibe-free space with an experienced teacher and classmates/new pals who are HERE for you to succeed. This class runs for four-weeks and meets virtually on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Sign UpI absolutely love taking courses with Elsa Eli. They are energetic and funny. I learn a lot just by listening and watching their comedy during class and outside class.
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Develop and Pitch Any Idea
Whether you want to create a TV show, film, web series, podcast, or [fill in your own genius idea], this is your GOLDen opportunity. You'll develop your idea, create the proper documents, deck, and a tone reel—and present your finished course materials to a panel of pros for practice and feedback. Alums of this class win awards, get representation, and have their shows in development!
Enroll now(1) Stay tuned for my TV show, and (2) Take this class. You won't regret it.
Margit D.
GOLD Calendar
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Feb 16, 2025
Comedy Co-Writing Hour
4:00pm-5:00pm EST
Join host and GOLDie Andie Rossi on Sundays from 4–5 PM EST to body-double with fellow comedy writers on Zoom and get all those voice notes, side-scribbles and shower thoughts transformed into polished material on the page. Whether you're working on sketches, standup sets, or sitcom scripts, come write with friends.
Join the club and drop in!
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Feb 17, 2025
Open Mic + Feedback Session
6:00pm-7:00pm EST
This is THE safe and supportive space to test your jokes and ideas, get actionable feedback from peers and pros, and do some light comedy cardio. Audience members are always welcome, too!
Join the club to attend our weekly open mics.
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Feb 19, 2025
Live Q&A with Bridget Mcguire
7:00pm-7:30pm EST
Each week we host a comedy or comedy-adjacent pro! Sometimes it's celebs you already love, sometimes it's your NEXT favorite behind-the-scenes comedian.
This week chat with... Bridget Mcguire!
Bridget McGuire is a storyteller and stand-up comedian based in New York. Her self-deprecating and conversational humor revolves around her life: anxiety, family, and dating - all said in her hot Chicago accent. In addition to being a co-producer of All That Good Stuff, a stand-up comedy show, she works in advertising for Hearst magazines and has written for Women's Health and Prevention about her life with OCD. Bridget's solo show, Ballet Flats for Dinner, will premiere at The Second City in Chicago in March.
Join the club to attend our weekly Q&As.
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Feb 19, 2025
WORKSHOP: How To Host A Comedy Show or Panel
8:00pm-9:30pm EST
Being a great MC or moderator isn’t just about getting laughs – it’s about owning the stage/panel, reading the room, and making every moment count. In this one-hour workshop led by MC extraordinaire Alicia Lutes, you’ll learn the unique skills that turn an OK host into one that people go home talking about. Whether you're introducing performers, negotiating personalities, handling unexpected moments, or keeping the energy up, or ... all those at the same time, hosting is its own art form. This workshop will help you build confidence, sharpen your instincts, and connect with any audience like the pro that you are.
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Feb 20, 2025
Productivity Power Hour
3:00pm-4:00pm EST
Come in with one thing you'd like to work on for the hour. At the start of each session, we will all go around and tell each other what we're working on and what we want to accomplish by the end of the hour.
We will all co-work for the hour together on Zoom. You're welcome to ask each other for help and get feedback. At the end, everyone will share what they accomplished and at least one thing that they will accomplish next.Join the club to participate in our weekly Productivity Hour!
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Feb 23, 2025
Comedy Co-Writing Hour
4:00pm-5:00pm EST
Join host and GOLDie Andie Rossi on Sundays from 4–5 PM EST to body-double with fellow comedy writers on Zoom and get all those voice notes, side-scribbles and shower thoughts transformed into polished material on the page. Whether you're working on sketches, standup sets, or sitcom scripts, come write with friends.
Join the club and drop in!
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Feb 24, 2025
Open Mic + Feedback Session
6:00pm-7:00pm EST
This is THE safe and supportive space to test your jokes and ideas, get actionable feedback from peers and pros, and do some light comedy cardio. Audience members are always welcome, too!
Join the club to attend our weekly open mics.
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Feb 25, 2025
Advance Sketch Course Starts
6:00pm-7:00pm EST
Join the club to enroll in this course.
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Feb 26, 2025
Live Q&A with Gary Rudoren
7:00pm-7:30pm EST
Each week we host a comedy or comedy-adjacent pro! Sometimes it's celebs you already love, sometimes it's your NEXT favorite behind-the-scenes comedian.
This week, chat with...Gary Rudoren!
He is one of the founders of The Annoyance Theater in Chicago where he acted/directed/wrote/designed and taught. He also was a director and teacher at The Second City in Chicago. He is a co-author of the humor bible; “Comedy By The Numbers” published by McSweeneys. Notably, one of his plays; “So, I Killed A Few People” has been produced all over the US and in the UK. He directed the one-man show “Yisrael Campbell: A Really Lapsed Catholic” which was recently selected for the Palm Springs Comedy Festival. He has taught solo performance, improv, and sketch comedy writing at theaters in Chicago, NY, Jerusalem and created the improv program at Montclair Film. His writing has been published in the NY Times, The Boston Globe, Esquire, McSweeneys, and his parents’ favorite magazine, Reader’s Digest. He has written for Conan O'Brien as well.
Join the club to attend our weekly Q&As.
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Feb 27, 2025
Productivity Power Hour
3:00pm-4:00pm EST
Come in with one thing you'd like to work on for the hour. At the start of each session, we will all go around and tell each other what we're working on and what we want to accomplish by the end of the hour.
We will all co-work for the hour together on Zoom. You're welcome to ask each other for help and get feedback. At the end, everyone will share what they accomplished and at least one thing that they will accomplish next.Join the club to participate in our weekly Productivity Hour!
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Mar 2, 2025
Comedy Co-Writing Hour
4:00pm-5:00pm EST
Join host and GOLDie Andie Rossi on Sundays from 4–5 PM EST to body-double with fellow comedy writers on Zoom and get all those voice notes, side-scribbles and shower thoughts transformed into polished material on the page. Whether you're working on sketches, standup sets, or sitcom scripts, come write with friends.
Join the club and drop in!
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Mar 3, 2025
Open Mic + Feedback Session
6:00pm-7:00pm EST
This is THE safe and supportive space to test your jokes and ideas, get actionable feedback from peers and pros, and do some light comedy cardio. Audience members are always welcome, too!
Join the club to attend our weekly open mics.
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Mar 3, 2025
Funny AND Hot: GOLD Comedy Live at the Knockouts Festival
7:00pm-8:00pm EST
A HOT night of comedy at the Comedy Village (Times Square) featuring Ophira Eisenberg, Michelladonna, Hollie Harper, Carolyn Castiglia, Anamaria Leon, and more. Hosted by Elsa Eli Waithe.
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Mar 5, 2025
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
7:00pm-7:30pm EST
Each week we host a comedy or comedy-adjacent pro! Sometimes it's celebs you already love, sometimes it's your NEXT favorite behind-the-scenes comedian.
Join the club to attend our weekly Q&As.
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Mar 6, 2025
Productivity Power Hour
3:00pm-4:00pm EST
Come in with one thing you'd like to work on for the hour. At the start of each session, we will all go around and tell each other what we're working on and what we want to accomplish by the end of the hour.
We will all co-work for the hour together on Zoom. You're welcome to ask each other for help and get feedback. At the end, everyone will share what they accomplished and at least one thing that they will accomplish next.Join the club to participate in our weekly Productivity Hour!
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Mar 9, 2025
Comedy Co-Writing Hour
4:00pm-5:00pm EDT
Join host and GOLDie Andie Rossi on Sundays from 4–5 PM EST to body-double with fellow comedy writers on Zoom and get all those voice notes, side-scribbles and shower thoughts transformed into polished material on the page. Whether you're working on sketches, standup sets, or sitcom scripts, come write with friends.
Join the club and drop in!
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Mar 10, 2025
Open Mic + Feedback Session
6:00pm-7:00pm EDT
This is THE safe and supportive space to test your jokes and ideas, get actionable feedback from peers and pros, and do some light comedy cardio. Audience members are always welcome, too!
Join the club to attend our weekly open mics.
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Mar 12, 2025
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
7:00pm-7:30pm EDT
Each week we host a comedy or comedy-adjacent pro! Sometimes it's celebs you already love, sometimes it's your NEXT favorite behind-the-scenes comedian.
Join the club to attend our weekly Q&As.
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Mar 13, 2025
Productivity Power Hour
3:00pm-4:00pm EDT
Come in with one thing you'd like to work on for the hour. At the start of each session, we will all go around and tell each other what we're working on and what we want to accomplish by the end of the hour.
We will all co-work for the hour together on Zoom. You're welcome to ask each other for help and get feedback. At the end, everyone will share what they accomplished and at least one thing that they will accomplish next.Join the club to participate in our weekly Productivity Hour!