rodneyramsey
Joke Club - 8 Week Intro Course
Joke Club - 8 Week Intro Course
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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.
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