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 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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
Learn all the basics of “Yes and…”, building a character, getting out of your head, and giving your best “Whose Line” performance.
Instructor:
Ryan Cunningham
Starts:
August 4, 2025