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At the Second City Training Center in Hollywood we offer two tracks for writers. They are:
Weekly writing assignments and in-class exercises will help generate material and establish a regular writing schedule. Each term builds on the previous one. Students must be at least age 18.
Levels 1-4, $365/$335 early registration, 7 weeks, 3.5 hours
Level 5, $725 per term, 14 weeks, 3.5 hours
There are no class pre-requisites for the following. They may be taken in any order.
Writing for Late Night TV TERM 2 2012
- Late Night TV and Talk Shows - This class will teach you how to write comedy for television talk shows. Write desk bits, monologues, & a variety of segments for shows like Conan, Letterman, Kimmel and many more. Create original scripts to strengthen your writing samples.
Writing for Sketch TV TERM 2 2012
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Sketch Comedy - Learn to write sketches for TV shows like Saturday Night Live. Explore satire, character based sketches, commercial parody, and more. Create scripts for viral videos to promote your writing samples online.
Developing Your Pilot for TV TERM 2 2012
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Television Pilots - Discover the fundamentals of creating a pilot pitch for television. Understand what the market is looking for and how to present your idea and make them laugh in the room. You will complete this course with an original pilot pitch packet--from log lines to character breakdowns to future episodes.
Constructing Your Comedic Screenplay TERM 2 2012
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Comedic Screenplays - Understand the keys to making your screenplay sellable in Hollywood. This class will help you create your own story outline, character breakdowns, and treatment. You will leave with a head start and a scheduled plan to finish your original comedic screenplay.
Your Comedy Showcase TBA
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This is the only level of this program which has pre-requisites. Any students wishing to enroll in the showcase must complete all four of the previously described levels. This class will be offered twice a year for eligible students.
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Comedy Showcase (a 14 week course) - Fine tune and produce your best material from the previous four writing levels with a Second City director. Cast and present your material on stage at the Second City Hollywood in front of a live audience. Invite industry and have your writing packets ready to go. Each student will have a 25-minute slot to showcase their best work.
