8 Reasons to Attend Steve Kaplan’s Comedy Intensive in LA, Dec 4-5, 2010

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8 Reasons to Attend Steve Kaplan’s Comedy Intensive

1. Does what they say can't be done. “I've been through the Comedy Intensive process, and Steve does what conventional wisdom says you can't - he teaches you how to be funnier. With willingness on your part, he can actually help you harness the comedy in yourself (and, like it or not, we all have it). He has analyzed the comedic interaction, and lays it out as a replicable process. It's actually pretty amazing. I recommend him highly.” Peter Basch

2. Unravel the mystery. Steve Kaplan is one of and maybe the only comedic scientists of our time. He is able to look at comedy, not as some sort of magic that just happens, but in the way a chemist looks at a formula. There are things that work in comedy and for a reason...And no one presents it better and more clearly than Steve Kaplan.” John Ardussi

3. It’ll make you laugh! “As a professional screenwriter I highly recommend Steve's comedy intensive. Take it for the laughs! It doesn't matter whether you're a writer, director, producer or public speaker, if you want to know what you're doing when it comes to humor in general, or to make your own specific project funnier, you'll find it an invaluable (and entertaining) experience.  He's not only an "expert in the field," of comedy but he's also a mensch (ask him what that means)...Steve gets two thumbs up from me, (whenever I'm not typing, or eating, or otherwise doing something else with my thumbs).” Lynn Dickinson

4. Have a great time!  "Steve's class keeps you entertained while teaching you tools that make writing comedy easier. The most useful part for me was learning how creating interesting character dynamics can set up comedy to flow naturally from those relationships. It feels more organic and less forced than struggling to just write joke after joke out of thin air. Even after the course, you'll keep seeing the techniques he talks about used in the best shows on TV. There are a lot of seminars out there that aren't worth your time. This one is." - Tracy Reilly

5. Recommended by Industry Professionals.  “Perhaps it is impossible to describe why something is funny, but Steve Kaplan comes as close as anyone on the planet to doing just that. And if the "why?" of comedy will always remain illusive, Steve can most certainly and with great authority explain the "how?" of comedic invention. Plus, Steve is a very funny guy in his own right, so while you are laughing with him, you are also gaining great insight into the nature of comedy, both historically and most especially within the structure of the storytellers art. Want to know what's funny? Steve will show you.” Frank Gladstone, DreamWorks Animation

6. Use it in other genres. “May I just add to the other recommendations that this course is not to be missed even if you are writing a drama. Steve discusses the difference between drama and comedy, dissecting the dialogue and mannerisms in film clips to show how the genres differ. If you want to make your characters 'real', take the class and pay attention for Steve is a true genius.” Candee Kramer

7. Don't waste a weekend! “Very few things in life seem so important to me that I would give up two whole days to sit in a room listening to someone talk. But as soon as I saw the note from Script to Screen about Steve Kaplan's workshop, I knew I should be there.  It's one of the best decisions I've made. Every single minute of it was illuminating. His teaching was real, authorative, entertaining, warm and generous, just like his character. I wasn't bored once.  I'm a fan of Steve and his work now and hope I get to hang out with him again.” Oscar Kightley

8. Hollywood and Highland!  It’s conveniently located in the heart of Hollywood.