WORKSHOP: Character Crash Course with Jon Bander

Character Crash Course! Want to create memorable solo characters from scratch? Great! This is the workshop to help you build bold, funny, fully-formed characters from the ground up. In this class, you'll learn to stop overthinking and gain practical tools for: Feel free to bring some ideas you already have, or just a notebook and your weird brain - we'll get silly and fun in a safe and supportive class setting. You'll leave with at least one new character for stage, video, or whatever you desire - and a repeatable process for creating many more. * Perfect for sketch performers, stand-ups, improvisers, and anyone looking to expand their solo comedy toolkit. * About Jon Bander Jon Bander is a 10-year character and sketch teacher for the UCB Theater. He's been a member of UCB's Betty teams and the Characters Welcome collective. Jon was also selected for the Just For Laughs Characters showcase and has previously worked for The Second City. Most people call him Bander - feel free to do the same.

Club offering affordable comedy shows plus a wide range of courses for aspiring comedians.

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Character Crash Course! Want to create memorable solo characters from scratch? Great! This is the workshop to help you build bold, funny, fully-formed characters from the ground up. In this class, you'll learn to stop overthinking and gain practical tools for: Feel free to bring some ideas you already have, or just a notebook and your weird brain - we'll get silly and fun in a safe and supportive class setting. You'll leave with at least one new character for stage, video, or whatever you desire - and a repeatable process for creating many more. * Perfect for sketch performers, stand-ups, improvisers, and anyone looking to expand their solo comedy toolkit. * About Jon Bander Jon Bander is a 10-year character and sketch teacher for the UCB Th