Stand-Up Comedy Practicum
In this course, students will work on perfecting their five-minute stand-up routines through repeated performances both in and out of the classroom and through classroom critiques and suggestions from the instructor, their peers, and guest lecturers who are professional comedians. The guest lecturers will share their writing process and insights into performing to give the students a varied and diverse perspective on comedy. Alongside the class sessions, additional coaching is available. Students will be expected to spend one evening a week honing their routines at a local open mic event. Those who complete the four-week course will then perform in a graduation show at the Studio Theater.
Monday evenings – Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 2026 6-9PM
Graduation Performance – Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, 7:30PM
$275 (includes all 4 classes and Graduation Performance)
Prerequisite
Completion of Allied Solutions Center's Intro to Stand-Up Comedy class is a prerequisite for this class. A promo code is required to register. If you have previously taken Allied Solutions Center's Intro to Stand-Up Comedy class and do not have a promo code, email Outreach@TheCenterPresents.org.
About the Instructor
Sherra Lasley spent the past 20 years performing in Los Angeles and Chicago. She was a semifinalist in the Indiana’s Funniest competition last year at Helium Comedy Club, has appeared several times on radio’s The Bob & Tom Show, and has performed all around Indiana since moving here. She’s had roles on Netflix, Hulu, ABC and numerous online comedy shows and commercials. Lasley currently hosts an open mic event in Broad Ripple and a monthly storytelling show in Fountain Square.
Cancellation Policy
We understand that schedules change. If you are no longer able to attend the class, please provide at least 14-day notice of cancellation, which allows time to fill your space with another student. Cancellations made within 14 days of the first day of class will not be refunded.
For more information, contact Julia Shildmyer at 317.819.3516 or JShildmyer@TheCenterPresents.org.
