Joke Club - 8 Week Intro Course

Start date: Sunday, September 20th, 2026

Time: 3pm

Location: The Comedy Nest

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

About the Course

Joke Club is a transformative stand-up program taught by touring pro Rodney Ramsey. You’ll learn how to write stand-up comedy material, develop your unique comedic voice, deal with hecklers, overcome stage fright/anxiety, and perform like a pro.

What You Get:

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

Stage reps: Tour Joke Club-run open mics

Ongoing mentorship

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

Curriculum:

Joke Writing

Discover your unique persona and point of view

Hosting a Comedy Show/Crowd work fundamentals

Handling Hecklers

How to produce a successful comedy show from start to finish

Access to open mics

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.

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.