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.
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).
Build Your Solo Show
$849
Whether you want to tell your personal or professional story through standup, storytelling, monologue, or characters—or develop a dazzling keynote to deliver your unique expertise—this high-level, deeply interactive, and personal intensive, led by storytelling savant Iris Bahr, will give you the expert one-on-one and collaborative guidance you need to make your solo show happen.
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.
Get It Done in a Month
Over four weeks, you’ll choose one meaningful, finite creative/professional goal and actually move it from “I should” to “I did.” With structure, accountability, timelines, support, and a room full of fellow GOLDies doing the same thing alongside you.
Nail Your 10-min Set
Turn your 2 or 3 or 5 into a tight 10 for your next headlining set! A tight 10 is a standup's greatest weapon–expand and deepen your material into a longer set.
Standup Writing Deep Dive
Mining one idea for maximum comedy. Maybe you don’t need more ideas. Maybe you need to go deeper on the ones you already have. A lot of standup classes focus on generating as many jokes and premises as possible. This class develops the opposite skill: stay with one idea long enough to turn it into layered, memorable material.
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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!
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
Jul 13
Monday
OPEN Open Mic + Feedback
Free
6:00pm ET
Jul 15
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Jul 16
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Jul 16
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Jul 20
Monday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
6:00pm ET
Jul 22
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Jul 23
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Jul 23
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Jul 27
Monday
OPEN Open Mic + Feedback
Free
6:00pm ET
Jul 29
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Jul 30
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Jul 30
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Aug 03
Monday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
6:00pm ET
Aug 05
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Aug 06
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Aug 06
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Aug 10
Monday
OPEN Open Mic + Feedback
Free
6:00pm ET
Aug 12
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Aug 13
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Aug 13
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Aug 17
Monday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
6:00pm ET
Aug 19
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Aug 20
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Aug 20
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Aug 24
Monday
OPEN Open Mic + Feedback
Free
6:00pm ET
Aug 26
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Aug 27
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Aug 27
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Sep 02
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Sep 03
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Sep 03
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Sep 07
Monday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
6:00pm ET
Sep 09
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Sep 10
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Sep 10
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Sep 14
Monday
OPEN Open Mic + Feedback
Free
6:00pm ET
Sep 16
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Sep 17
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Sep 17
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!
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.
The Art of Hosting
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.
Humor Writing Boot Camp
Want to write short humor but don’t know where to start? Want to rack up those sweet, sweet bylines? This is the course will get you from clear concept to satisfying draft!
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.
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.
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.
Develop and Build Your Pitch
Instructor:
Ryan Cunningham
Starts:
August 4, 2025