With Caroline Gordon-Elliott,
Writer & Coach
Caroline teaches this fun, friendly, and hilarious 1-day course for kids in Grades 5-12 in Dobbs Ferry, NY. A former sketch comedy writer and performer, she loves helping kids pursue their love for writing comedy.
getyour
funnyon
After analyzing popular sketches on TV to see what works, and what doesn't, writers and actors in Grades 5-12 write their own sketches and cast their fellow students. This is a supportive, non-judgmental environment to write from your gut and perform without self-consciousness. The day ends with filmed performances of all the sketches to share with family and friends.
put it on paper
Write.
Using the knowledge they gain in this class, and brainstorming with other writers, students will create original sketches, using various comedic elements, including structure and timing.
put it on its feet
Rehearse.
Cast and direct your actors, and watch your words come to life! Rehearsing is also a great way to see what's missing in your script, so you'll also have the opportunity to revise it during the process.
Let go of the results
Perform.
Memorize your lines, take the direction you've been given, and get up on stage in GaragePod's fun and playful space to perform your fellow writers' sketches for the class. Act like you don't care who's watching.
