Classes

Comedy Tragedy

Jillian Bennett has over 20 years of experience teaching comedy, broadcast journalism and acting classes both at collegiate and private institutions.  Her fun, in-the-moment style and passion for the arts make her an excellent instructor and mentor.

Upcoming classes include:

 

“ON-CAMERA BEGINNING COMMERCIAL ACTING CLASS”

This class introduces you to and prepares you for the four basic types of commercials. Through improv, preparing copy and sketch comedy work, you will leave with a solid understanding of the road ahead in commercial acting, “under five’s” and small guest acting spots.  This class is on-camera and you will watch your work at the end of class.

June 24th – 28th, 2013 @ 9am – Noon

July 8th – 12th, 2013 @ 9am – Noon

July 15th – 19th, 2013 @ 9am – Noon

 
Westlake Acting Studio
3321 Grande Vista Drive
Newbury Park, CA 91320

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“COMEDY GOGGLES: COMEDY CLASS 50+”

In this four-week class you will learn how to enhance your natural sense of humor.  Learn basic improv games, how to write & tell funny stories and jokes that people will love to hear and retell to their friends.  Whether you just want to laugh more or you’ve always dreamed of standing in the spotlight at a comedy club, this class has something for you!

July 11, 2013 – August 1, 2013 @ 6pm – 8pm

Goebel Adult Community Center
1385 E Janss Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

For more details and to sign up, call 805.381.2744

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“COMEDY GOGGLES: BEGINNING STAND-UP COMEDY CLASS 18+”

This beginner course will teach you improvisation, comedy theory & writing techniques and you will create a minimum of 90 seconds of material!

TBD This Fall – 8 Weeks

Westlake Acting Studio
3321 Grande Vista Drive
Newbury Park, CA 91320

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“COMEDY GOGGLES: ADVANCED STAND-UP COMEDY WORKSHOP”

The Advanced workshop series “graduates” with a live, on-stage performance at a real comedy club featuring your new 6-minute comedy routine!

(NotePrevious attendance of Beginning Stand-Up Comedy Class is required.)

TBD This Fall – 8 Weeks

Westlake Acting Studio
3321 Grande Vista Drive
Newbury Park, CA 91320

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“COMEDY GOGGLES: COMEDY FOR PEOPLE 50+” Seminar

Whether you just want to have a few laughs, or learn how to make others laugh, this one-hour seminar will be a fun and interactive evening of comedy and take-away information.

TBD

Goebel Adult Community Center
1385 E Janss Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

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