Think You’re Funny?

Join us for this fun, hands-on intensive where we’ll take you behind the curtain, and teach you from the ground up about becoming a stand-up comedian, and the Art of Stand-Up Comedy!

In this program we’ll cover:

• How to find the funny in your daily life
• Writing exercises to help you on your comedy journey
• Developing your own style of comedy
• Connecting with an audience
• Becoming a better public speaker by using humor
• Dos and Don’ts about performing live stand-up comedy
• Writing, performing and perfecting your act
• Delivery, timing and dealing with nerves
• The business of comedy today
• And much more! 

Our program combines class instruction with hands-on exercises and student participation, culminating with a final performance by all students in front of a live audience at Bay Street Theater!  We also bring in a Guest Comedian to visit our class to give students additional insight into the world of stand-up comedy.  It’s going to be educational, inspirational and the most fun you’ll ever have in a class. Join us for this exciting program and take the next step to pursuing your dream of becoming a stand-up comedian!

FULL SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN:

Oct. 13, 2026 – Tuesday, 7pm – 9pm

Oct. 20, 2026 – Tuesday, 7pm – 9pm

Oct. 27, 2026 – Tuesday, 7pm – 9pm

Nov. 3, 2026 – Tuesday, 7pm – 9pm

Nov. 10, 2026 – Tuesday, 7pm – 9pm

Nov. 17, 2026 – Tuesday, 7pm – 9pm

PLUS, a BONUS Prep Class to be scheduled once class is in session!  Our BONUS Class helps all our comedians fine tune their performances right before the big Graduation Comedy Showcase!

GRADUATION PERFORMANCE: Tuesday, Nov. 24^th 8pm on stage at Bay Street Theater!

ABOUT PAUL ANTHONY:

Paul Anthony is a veteran comedian from Long Island. He is best known for his work as the founder and official host of the Long Island Comedy Festival, launched in 2006, and is now celebrating 20 years of laughter and fun. Paul Anthony performs regularly at top venues and has shared the stage with comedians such as Louie Anderson, Gary Gulman, Judy Gold, Vic Dibitetto, Chris DiStefano and Robert Klein. Other shows he’s developed include Mom’s Night Out: The Mother of all Comedy Shows, The 50+ Comedy Tour, New Year’s LAUGHIN’ Eve and the new HA HA HAMPTONS Comedy Tour, now in its’ fourth year on the east end.