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.

  • Humor Writing Bootcamp

    Want to write short humor but don’t know where to start? Want to rack up those sweet, sweet bylines? This is the course for you! Rachel Rose Keller (The Onion, Reductress, McSweeney’s) will help you go from basic concept to satisfying draft, outlining different types of humor pieces, showing how to heighten them, and sharing where they can find a home to be published (including GOLDComedy.com!). Rachel, also a killer sketch writer and playwright, will share tricks of the trade, approaches to ideating and editing, and secrets for getting yourself published!

    Rachel is one of the best humor and satire writers out there. She can make anything funny and she can teach you how to find the funny in anything, too.

    Megan B.

    Rachel Rose Keller

    Included in your yearly subscription.

    April 10, 2025

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  • Web Series Bootcamp

    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.

    Maggie's class was the first time that I ever felt like I could truly possibly be a comedy writer.

    Ayla R.

    Maggie Scudder

    Included in your yearly subscription.

    April 22, 2025

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  • Polish Your Show For Fringe

    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.

    There are teachers that talk the walk but don't walk the talk. Iris does both very well. She's unrelenting with energy. Show up with an appetite and she will guide you.

    Terry M

    Iris Bahr

    $600

    April 28, 2025

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  • Storytelling Bootcamp

    Time to step up and OWN your story. In this course, you'll get all the tools and practice you need to tell the best version of your story.

    Robin was super skillful and definitely was well-versed in how to teach stories. I really enjoyed learning from her!

    Andrea R.

    Robin Gelfenbein

    Included in your yearly subscription.

    March 27, 2025

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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.

    I 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.

    Rahkie M.

    Elsa Eli Waithe

    Included in your yearly subscription.

    April 22, 2025

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  • Develop and Build Your Pitch

    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!

    (1) Stay tuned for my TV show, and (2) Take this class. You won't regret it.

    Margit D.

    Ryan Elizabeth Cunningham

    $950 (Payment plans available)

    April 14, 2025

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