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).
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.
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.
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.
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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!
Nov 12
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Nov 12
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Nov 16
Monday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
6:00pm ET
Nov 18
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Nov 19
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Nov 19
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Nov 23
Monday
OPEN Open Mic + Feedback
Free
6:00pm ET
Nov 25
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Nov 26
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Nov 26
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Dec 02
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Dec 03
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Dec 03
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Dec 07
Monday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
6:00pm ET
Dec 09
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Dec 10
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Dec 10
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Dec 14
Monday
OPEN Open Mic + Feedback
Free
6:00pm ET
Dec 16
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Dec 17
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Dec 17
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Dec 21
Monday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
6:00pm ET
Dec 23
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Dec 24
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Dec 24
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Dec 28
Monday
OPEN Open Mic + Feedback
Free
6:00pm ET
Dec 30
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Dec 31
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Dec 31
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Jan 04
Monday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
6:00pm ET
Jan 06
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Jan 07
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Jan 07
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Jan 11
Monday
OPEN Open Mic + Feedback
Free
6:00pm ET
Jan 13
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Jan 14
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Jan 14
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Jan 18
Monday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
6:00pm ET
Jan 20
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Jan 21
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Jan 21
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Jan 25
Monday
OPEN Open Mic + Feedback
Free
6:00pm ET
Jan 27
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Jan 28
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Jan 28
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Feb 01
Monday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
6:00pm ET
Feb 03
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Feb 04
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Feb 04
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Feb 08
Monday
OPEN Open Mic + Feedback
Free
6:00pm ET
Feb 10
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Feb 11
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Feb 11
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Feb 15
Monday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
6:00pm ET
Feb 17
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Feb 18
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Feb 18
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Feb 22
Monday
OPEN Open Mic + Feedback
Free
6:00pm ET
Feb 24
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Feb 25
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Feb 25
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Mar 01
Monday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
6:00pm ET
Mar 03
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Mar 04
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Mar 04
Thursday
Open Mic + Feedback
GOLD membership
8:00pm ET
Mar 08
Monday
OPEN Open Mic + Feedback
Free
6:00pm ET
Mar 10
Wednesday
Live Q&A with a Comedy Pro
GOLD membership
7:00pm ET
Mar 11
Thursday
Productivity Power Hour
GOLD membership
3:00pm ET
Mar 11
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.
Late-Night Writing Boot Camp
Want to break into late-night comedy writing? This course teaches you how to craft killer monologue jokes, desk bits, games, and sketches—everything you need for a great packet.
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.
Develop and Build Your Pitch
Instructor:
Ryan Cunningham
Starts:
August 4, 2025