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Developing Your Sitcom Pilot

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $49
  • 118 E Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA
  • 3 hours

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  • $49
  • Flappers Comedy University - Burbank @ 118 E Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502
  • 3 hours
  • Waldorf Room.
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Class Description

Description

What you'll learn in this tv writing class:

Do you dream of making the leap from comedy club stage to household television screen? Do you have the perfect idea for your own sitcom, but just don't know how to put it all together on the page?

In this intense three-hour workshop, you'll learn about the basics of sitcom structure, and begin to get an understanding of how to develop and outline your very own sitcom pilot!

Topics covered include:

-Types of Sitcoms
-Distribution Types
-Character Types
-Location Types
-Production Format

-Clarifying your Concept
-What makes it unique?

-Sitcom Characters
-An overview of the most common character types
-Character Dynamics and Orchestration
-The big secret about all successful sitcoms
-Relationships and putting together a varied, yet comedically supportive, cast
-Setting the Main Locations
-Creating a home for your comedy

-Creating Your Show's Template
-Act and Scene structure
-Your show's conventions

-Sitcom Writers' Resources
-Websites, books, etc.

It's everything you need to know to get started on putting together your own TV pilot - don't miss out!

Remote Learning

This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

Refund Policy

There are NO REFUNDS after purchase of a class. Students can request a credit or a roll over to the NEXT SESSION only. After the next session has started, only class credit can be given as a form of reimbursement.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at DBA Flappers University (38)

(4.4-star rating across 38 reviews)
  • Developing Your Sitcom Pilot

    Reviewed by Louise R. on 1/26/2015
    I enjoyed the class very much. Much of what was discussed, I already knew, but there would be no way the instructor would know that ahead of time. The instructor did mention a possible 6 week long course on sitcom writing. I think that would be a great addition to the coursework offered. Thank you. It was a very enjoyable afternoon.
  • Developing Your Sitcom Pilot

    Anonymous review on 8/26/2015
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DBA Flappers University

We believe that comedy is truly an art-form, a combination of raw talent and technique. Talent can be lost without technique, so we first teach joke structure and the basic language of comedy. We also believe that what makes a great comedian is being personal and authentic and, perhaps, a rule-breaker,...

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