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 ($399/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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  • How to Produce a Best-selling Show

    You've got a SHOW that needs to be a THING. How do you find the right venue, nail the right deal with the house, get butts in seats, book celebs, and make it HAPPEN? Veteran and award-winning producer Trish Nelson—and a series of guest experts—will show you how. Whether you're producing your own show or building a name for yourself as THE producer people want to work with, this course will give you the tools and setup a solid foundation to launch yourself into the next chapter of your live show creation and production career.

    She is a deeply committed creative visionary who recognizes and nurtures great multidisciplinary talents, creates platforms for that talent to shine, and executes flawlessly.

    Shanta T

    Trish Nelson

    $450

    November 10, 2024

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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 5-week course with a web pilot script, 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.

    November 5, 2024

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  • Sketch Bootcamp

    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.

    Hollie is the greatest! A true professional and a fabulous comedy instructor. Knows this biz from every angle!

    Maggie S.

    Hollie Harper

    Included in your yearly subscription.

    September 24, 2024

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  • Comedy About Trauma

    Learn what it takes to turn your darkest moments into a standup/storytelling set with the power to reveal and heal. This course is a supportive space to try your hand at what incredible comedians have been doing for decades--bringing light to the shadows. Spots are very limited; previous standup or storytelling experience is required.

    Carolyn is fabulous! She’s an awesome cheerleader but also challenges everyone in just the way they need.

    Dian S.

    Carolyn Castiglia

    Included in your yearly subscription.

    November 5, 2024

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  • Next-Level Storytelling

    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 it 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

    $675

    October 28, 2024

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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.

    Carolyn 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.

    Dian S.

    Carolyn Castiglia

    Included in your yearly subscription.

    October 1, 2024

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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.

    October 15, 2024

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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!

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

    Margit D.

    Ryan Elizabeth Cunningham

    $900 (Payment plans available)

    January 6, 2025

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