September 08 - September 22

Comedy Workshop with Lou Santini

Comedy Workshop with Lou Santini

So you think you're funny? Come and learn the art AND science of comedy from an industry professional through a 3-Sunday immersive course with Lou Santini.

Krackpots Comedy Club and Lou Santini brings to the area another in a series of immersive courses regardless if you're a first timer or want to "level up", this 3-weekend workshop meets each Sunday at 12 noon starting on February 18th (and again, 2/25 and 3/3) and will meet for no less than 3 hours each week. (Sometimes this runs over because of so much interaction with the participants. In the past, Lou has spent time one-on-one with the participants and has gone through their material line-by-line, tweaking their set.) *PLEASE NOT THAT THERE ARE A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS WORKSHOP.* This workshop is designed for individuals 18 years of age or older. (We do offer courses for young adults.) For more details about youth courses please call 330.809.0360 What you can expect to learn: * How to develop a premise into a joke
* Joke set and structure
* Writing techniques
* Formulating a set list
* What's important in performing on stage
* Confidence
* Choreography and why you move, when you move
* Editing
* Developing rehearsal methods... and much more About the instructor, Lou Santini: Lou Santini is a professional entertainer of 37+ years as a Comedian, Broadcaster, TV and Live Event Host, Voice Actor, Writer, and Actor. His DryBar Comedy Special, “AMATEUR NATION” premiered at the end of 2022. Lou won the Detroit and San Diego Comedy Festivals, and was tapped as “Best of the Fest” at the 2015, 2016, and 2019 Burbank Comedy Festival—all three years he performed. A national comedy club headliner, he has also opened for the late Bob Saget, Paul Reiser, Nick DiPaulo, Wendy Liebman, Tom Rhodes, and the late Robert Schimmel, to name a few. His comedy album, "Let's Get Bloated" is on iTunes and Amazon and is heard on SiriusXm. He has performed at thousands of events, for audiences of 20 to 20,000, at comedy clubs and colleges, for corporate and military audiences, (“Rated G” to “PG-18”), and as an announcer/emcee/host for live TV, commercials, red carpet events, fundraisers, conventions, trade shows, and award shows. His comedy, hosting, standup, and acting has been seen multiple times on "Reelz Channel”, “Pop TV”, and “Frank TV”. You can hear his voices on the video games, “Evolve” and “Mafia 3” as well as TV and radio and TV commercials nationwide. Lou is a radio broadcasting veteran of 11 years in Northeast Ohio, most notably at legendary radio station, WMMS, “The Buzzard” in Cleveland, and he was the Game Day Announcer/Halftime Show Host for the Cleveland Crunch Pro Indoor Soccer Team during their 2021 Championship Season. He currently is the "Lead 'Morning Buzz' Fill-In Host" on WNIR, 100 FM. He has also three books: “Amateur Nation: The Decline of Common Sense, Manners, and Social Skills” (with his corresponding podcast surpassing 260 episodes), “101 Weird Conversations with Mom”, and, “ANOTHER 101 Weird Conversations with Mom”—all found on Amazon. He was one of the writers and co-hosts of the hugely popular web series, “1TrackMind”, and is the co-writer and co-executive producer of the movie, “30 Swipes Right”, and two games shows: “Comedians Against Humanity”, and the pop culture debate game show, “WhaddayaSay?”, all currently being shopped for production. See more of Lou Santini at lousantini.com. Payment options are available Krackpots Comedy Club, 14 Lincoln Way W.Massillon, OH 44647 330.809.0360
09/22/2024 12:00 PM
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Krackpots Comedy Club is Stark County's ONLY professional comedy club and is conveniently located at 14 Lincoln Way W. Massillon, OH.

LAST CLASSES BEFORE THE NEW YEAR! LIMITED CLASS SIZE! Reserve your spot today! Don't let ego or preconceived notions about "comedy classes" get in the way of noticeable improvement and lessons that you can easily apply throughout your writing and performing career! Excellent for improved public speaking skills, too!

THIS CLASS WILL MEET THREE TIMES ON SUNDAYS SEPTEMBER 8TH, 15TH, & 22ND FROM NOON TO 3PM. 

So you think you're funny? Come and learn the art AND science of comedy from an industry professional through a 3-Sunday immersive course with Lou Santini.

Krackpots Comedy Club and Lou Santini brings to the area another in a series of immersive courses regardless if you're a first timer or want to "level up", this 3-weekend workshop meets each Sunday at 12 noon starting on February 18th (and again, 2/25 and 3/3) and will meet for no less than 3 hours each week. (Sometimes this runs over because of so much interaction with the participants. In the past, Lou has spent time one-on-one with the participants and has gone through their material line-by-line, tweaking their set.) *PLEASE NOT THAT THERE ARE A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS WORKSHOP.* This workshop is designed for individuals 18 years of age or older. (We do offer courses for young adults.) For more details about youth courses please call 330.809.0360 What you can expect to learn: * How to develop a premise into a joke
* Joke set and structure
* Writing techniques
* Formulating a set list
* What's important in performing on stage
* Confidence
* Choreography and why you move, when you move
* Editing
* Developing rehearsal methods... and much more About the instructor, Lou Santini: Lou Santini is a professional entertainer of 37+ years as a Comedian, Broadcaster, TV and Live Event Host, Voice Actor, Writer, and Actor. His DryBar Comedy Special, “AMATEUR NATION” premiered at the end of 2022. Lou won the Detroit and San Diego Comedy Festivals, and was tapped as “Best of the Fest” at the 2015, 2016, and 2019 Burbank Comedy Festival—all three years he performed. A national comedy club headliner, he has also opened for the late Bob Saget, Paul Reiser, Nick DiPaulo, Wendy Liebman, Tom Rhodes, and the late Robert Schimmel, to name a few. His comedy album, "Let's Get Bloated" is on iTunes and Amazon and is heard on SiriusXm. He has performed at thousands of events, for audiences of 20 to 20,000, at comedy clubs and colleges, for corporate and military audiences, (“Rated G” to “PG-18”), and as an announcer/emcee/host for live TV, commercials, red carpet events, fundraisers, conventions, trade shows, and award shows. His comedy, hosting, standup, and acting has been seen multiple times on "Reelz Channel”, “Pop TV”, and “Frank TV”. You can hear his voices on the video games, “Evolve” and “Mafia 3” as well as TV and radio and TV commercials nationwide. Lou is a radio broadcasting veteran of 11 years in Northeast Ohio, most notably at legendary radio station, WMMS, “The Buzzard” in Cleveland, and he was the Game Day Announcer/Halftime Show Host for the Cleveland Crunch Pro Indoor Soccer Team during their 2021 Championship Season. He currently is the "Lead 'Morning Buzz' Fill-In Host" on WNIR, 100 FM. He has also three books: “Amateur Nation: The Decline of Common Sense, Manners, and Social Skills” (with his corresponding podcast surpassing 260 episodes), “101 Weird Conversations with Mom”, and, “ANOTHER 101 Weird Conversations with Mom”—all found on Amazon. He was one of the writers and co-hosts of the hugely popular web series, “1TrackMind”, and is the co-writer and co-executive producer of the movie, “30 Swipes Right”, and two games shows: “Comedians Against Humanity”, and the pop culture debate game show, “WhaddayaSay?”, all currently being shopped for production. See more of Lou Santini at lousantini.com. Payment options are available Krackpots Comedy Club, 14 Lincoln Way W.Massillon, OH 44647 330.809.0360