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John Crist is a renowned stand-up comedian known for his clean, witty humor and viral online presence, with over one billion video views and 7.9 million social media followers. His 'Jokes For Humans' tour, which has sold out shows nationwide, is now embarking on a new fall leg. Crist's latest comedy special, 'John Crist: Emotional Support,' has already garnered over 2.1 million views in its first three weeks, showcasing his signature humor on relatable topics. With hit specials like 'Would Like to Release a Statement' (2023) and 'What Are We Doing?' (2022) under his belt, and regular appearances on top media platforms, John Crist promises an evening of laughter and joy.
Create characters and worlds that combine to form a unified 25-minute longform improv piece. Mondays.
Learn the basics of long-form improv. Students will cover scene work principles like 'yes-and' and active listening. Tuesdays.
Learn the core concepts of longform comedic improv. Saturday Mornings. May 16th - June 27th, 10:00am - 12:30pm. Student show on the evening of Thursday, July 2nd (exact time to be determined). Prerequisites: here. Class requirements: Students are required to attend 2 improv shows at Mettlesome during the course (students get into shows for free). Students are allowed a maximum of 2 absences per course. Instructor: Charles Givens.