Joke Club - 8 Week Intro Course

About the Course

People have been telling you for years that you’re funny. It’s time to prove them right. Joke Club is a transformative stand-up program taught by touring pro Rodney Ramsey. You’ll find your voice, write tight jokes, and perform like a pro.

Start date: Sunday, April 12th, 2026

Location: The Comedy Nest

Format: 8 in-person classes + 6 online sessions (14 total)

Free Stand-Up Comedy Shows: Comedians learn by watching comedy. Once you enroll in Joke Club, you receive free comedy shows at The Nest for life.

What You Get:

Develop material: Build your first polished 5-minute set for open mics, clubs, and festival showcases.

Paid graduation show: Perform at Comedy Nest and get paid.

Stage reps: Tour Joke Club-run open mics, including Straight Shooters in Montreal, with new mics opening in Kingston and Ottawa (run by Joke Club grads).

Ongoing mentorship:

Free online courses via The Comedy Network Discord:

Access to virtual-reality open mics and classes at The Unknown Theater 

Curriculum:

Joke Writing

Setups

Punchlines

Tags

Find Your Voice

Discover your unique persona and point of view

Hosting a Comedy Show

Crowd work fundamentals

Useful improv techniques

Handling Hecklers

Learn to destroy hecklers with public humiliation

Stay sharp with quick wit and confidence

Show Production

How to produce a successful comedy show from start to finish

Practice, Practice, Practice

Access to open mics

Perform for international crowds at The Unknown Theater (VR)

Who This Is For:

First-timers ready to try stand-up

Working comics who want structure, feedback, and new material

Creators and speakers looking to sharpen delivery and stage presence. Creators and speakers looking to sharpen delivery and stage presence.

 Free Stand-Up Comedy Shows: Comedians don’t pay to watch comedy. Once you enroll in Joke Club, you receive free comedy shows at The Nest for life.