Comedy and Acting

$250.00

In this class, students will:

Learn the structure of joke writing

Tap into creativity for personal source material

Discover comedic voice i.e. what natural style works best for you

Improve public speaking skills

Sharpen acting and storytelling skills through individual standup and ensemble setting in improv/sketch comedy James Cusimano has been performing standup comedy locally and nationally since 2006 and acting professionally since 2008. He has performed standup at venues including Harrah’s Casino, Orpheum Theater’s Ice Pit, and House of Blues New Orleans. James has also been in local/national commercials, TV shows, and films.

Dates: December 4- February 5 3:30-4:30pm

Grades: 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th

Teacher: James Cusimano

Number of students: 15

In this class, students will:

Learn the structure of joke writing

Tap into creativity for personal source material

Discover comedic voice i.e. what natural style works best for you

Improve public speaking skills

Sharpen acting and storytelling skills through individual standup and ensemble setting in improv/sketch comedy James Cusimano has been performing standup comedy locally and nationally since 2006 and acting professionally since 2008. He has performed standup at venues including Harrah’s Casino, Orpheum Theater’s Ice Pit, and House of Blues New Orleans. James has also been in local/national commercials, TV shows, and films.

Dates: December 4- February 5 3:30-4:30pm

Grades: 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th

Teacher: James Cusimano

Number of students: 15