Stand-Up Comedy Class

Comedyschools.com is a stand-up comedy workshop now in its twenty-fourth year in the Valley. Past students have gone on to become regulars on Saturday Night Live, cast members on shows including The Walking Dead, and have appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Conan, HBO, and more.

Head Instructor Tony Vicich is a former touring stand-up comic who has appeared on Evening at the Improv, MTV ½ Hour Comedy Hour, The Showtime Comedy All Stars, and Comedy Central.

Workshops are open to everyone — not just aspiring comics — including CEOs, salespeople, and anyone looking for a new experience. Each round runs 5 weeks / 10 classes, held Mondays & Tuesdays, 7:30 PM–10 PM, and concludes with a Class Clowns Show at Tempe Improv. Free intro classes are held on the first Monday of each round.

Round schedule:

Monday, January 5 — 1st Round begins (free intro) | January 6, 12 & 13, 19 & 20, 26 & 27, February 2 & 3 | Class Clowns Show: Wednesday, February 4 @ 7:30 PM

Monday, February 9 — 2nd Round begins (free intro) | February 10, 16 & 17, 23 & 24, March 2 & 3, 9 & 10 | Class Clowns Show: Wednesday, March 11 @ 7:30 PM

Monday, March 16 — 3rd Round begins (free intro) | March 17, 23 & 24, 30 & 31, April 6 & 7, 13 & 14 | Class Clowns Show: Wednesday, April 15 @ 7:30 PM

Monday, April 20 — 4th Round begins (free intro) | April 21, 27 & 28, May 4 & 5, 11 & 12, 18 & 19 | Class Clowns Show: Wednesday, May 20 @ 7:30 PM

Monday, May 25 — 5th Round begins (free intro) | May 26, June 1 & 2, 8 & 9, 15 & 16, 22 & 23 | Class Clowns Show: Wednesday, June 24 @ 7:30 PM

Monday, June 29 — 6th Round begins (free intro) | June 30, July 6 & 7, 13 & 14, 20 & 21, 27 & 28 | Class Clowns Show: Wednesday, July 29 @ 7:30 PM

Monday, August 3 — 7th Round begins (free intro) | August 4, 10 & 11, 17 & 18, 24 & 25, 30 & September 1 | Class Clowns Show: Wednesday, September 2 @ 7:30 PM

Monday, September 7 — 8th Round begins (free intro) | September 8, 14 & 15, 21 & 22, 28 & 29, October 5 & 6 | Class Clowns Show: Wednesday, October 7 @ 7:30 PM

Monday, October 12 — 9th Round begins (free intro) | October 13, 19 & 20, 26 & 27, November 2 & 3, 9 & 10 | Class Clowns Show: Wednesday, November 11 @ 7:30 PM

Monday, November 16 — 10th Round begins (free intro) | November 17, 23 & 24, 30 & December 1, December 8, December 15 | Class Clowns Show: Wednesday, December 16 @ 7:30 PM

Monday, December 21 — 11th Round begins (free intro) | December 22, 28 & 29, January 4 & 5, 11 & 12, 18 & 19 | Class Clowns Show: Wednesday, January 20, 2027 @ 7:30 PM

For schedules and information, visit www.comedyschools.com, email comedyschools@hotmail.com, or call (818) 571-5653.