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Brooklyn Comedy Collective

The BCC is a theater company founded by Philip Markle and Annie Donley, former directors of Annoyance Theatre NY, with a focus on supporting and rewarding artists. They provide a welcoming space for artistic experimentation and offer an improvisation curriculum that empowers performers to find their unique voice and transition to professional performance.

Brooklyn Comedy Collective

Upcoming Classes at Brooklyn Comedy Collective

  • Improv Level 1

    Unleash your spontaneity and creativity on stage with our introductory improv course. Build your confidence while honing your comedic timing. Join a supportive community of fellow comedians and have a blast.

    Next start date: Tuesday, Apr 30th, 7–10pm Eastern Time
    Price: $375
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  • Improv Level 2: Free Your Mind

    Elevate your improvisational skills to new heights, expand your creativity, and unleash your comedic potential. Join us for a transformative journey to challenge your mind and push your comedic boundaries.

    Next start date: Monday, Apr 29th, 7–10pm Eastern Time
    Price: $375
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  • Intro to Clown

    Unleash your inner comedian and discover the joy of physical comedy, character development, and improvisation in this interactive course.

    Next start date: Thursday, Apr 25th, 7–10pm Eastern Time
    Price: $375
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  • Improv Level 4: Long Forms

    Learn to create intricate and hilarious narratives while honing your comedic timing and collaboration skills. Unleash your creativity and strengthen your improv performance with this immersive program.

    Next start date: Monday, Apr 29th, 7–10pm Eastern Time
    Price: $375
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  • Stand-Up Level 1: Finding Your Voice

    Unleash your comedic potential and discover the power of your voice in the world of stand-up comedy. Join us for a transformative journey where you'll learn to craft your own material, develop confidence, and deliver it with style.

    Next start date: Saturday, May 4th, 3:30–6:30pm Eastern Time
    Price: $375
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  • Improv Level 3: Advanced Scene

    Refine your improv skills to create engaging and dynamic scenes that captivate audiences. Unleash your creativity and spontaneity in this advanced course.

    Next start date: Wednesday, May 1st, 7–10pm Eastern Time
    Price: $375
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  • Stand-Up Level 2: Solidifying Your Set

    Join us at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective to strengthen your set and refine your comedic voice. Refine your performance skills, develop original material, and gain the confidence to command the stage.

    Next start date: Wednesday, May 1st, 7–10pm Eastern Time
    Price: $375
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  • Clown Level 2 - Leaning Into Vulnerability

    Explore the power of vulnerability in performance with this deep dive into the art of comedic storytelling and character development, guided by experienced instructors at a renowned comedy school in Brooklyn.

    Next start date: Monday, Apr 29th, 7–10pm Eastern Time
    Price: $375
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  • Sketch Level 1

    Unleash your creativity and hone your comedic skills in this introductory course that will help you bring your ideas to life through the art of sketch writing in this course at Brooklyn Comedy Collective.

    Next start date: Thursday, May 2nd, 7–10pm Eastern Time
    Price: $375
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  • Sketch Level 2

    Build on the skills in Level 1 by learning how to write a fully-fledged sketch revue as an ensemble. This class is for anyone interested in learning how to collaboratively produce their own sketch show from scratch.  We’ll create game and character-based comedy through improv, writing, and re-writing as we work toward a fully-realized show to debut on the Mainstage at Eris. Prerequisite:  Completion of BCC Level 1 Sketch OR students who...

    Next start date: Saturday, May 4th, 12–3pm Eastern Time
    Price: $375
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  • Writing Your Comedy Pilot

    Craft your comedic masterpiece with expert guidance from seasoned comedy writers at a renowned comedy school in Brooklyn – where laughter meets creativity, and your pilot script dreams come to life.

    Next start date: Saturday, May 4th, 12–3pm Eastern Time
    Price: $375
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  • Clown Level 3

    Refine your clowning craft and learn the art of bringing laughter to audiences with expert guidance at a renowned comedy school in Brooklyn. Unleash your inner comedic genius!

    Next start date: Saturday, May 4th, 3–6pm Eastern Time
    Price: $375
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  • Drop-in Stand-Up

    Improve your stand-up comedy skills in a supportive environment with expert guidance from renowned comedian Shalewa Sharpe. Hone your material, receive valuable feedback, and take your comedy to the next level at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective's exclusive drop-in class. This course is open to all experience levels.

    Next start date: Wednesday, Apr 24th, 7–9:30pm Eastern Time
    Price: $35
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  • Workshop: Short-Form is Fun and Good

    Unlock the secrets of comedic mastery in this workshop where short-form improv takes center stage. Dive into a world of scene-based antics, character hilarity, and audience participation madness. Elevate your improv game and connect with your audience like never before.

    Next start date: Sunday, Apr 7th, 6–9pm Eastern Time
    Price: $50
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  • Find Your Bounce: A Red Nose Clown Workshop

    Unleash the authentic joy within as you journey through the whimsical world of clowning. Led by a seasoned instructor, this workshop invites you to discover the raw space of presence and wonder before the scene unfolds. Through playful exploration and shared laughter, find courage, availability, and a deeper connection to your humanity.

    Next start date: Tuesday, Apr 9th, 7–10pm Eastern Time
    Price: $50
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  • Summer Improv Intensive: Levels 2 & 3

    Elevate your improv game with fearless play and advanced scene techniques in this intensive course. Embrace artistic freedom, surprise yourself, and master the vocabulary of long-form improv. Join us for an unforgettable journey to enhance your improv skills and perform for a live audience.

    Next start date: Monday, Jun 24th, 6:30–10pm Eastern Time
    Price: $425
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  • Summer Improv Intensive: Levels 1 & 2

    Unlock your improv potential this summer with an intensive program at Brooklyn’s premier comedy theater. Develop your skills, overcome self-doubt, and embrace the thrill of live performance in a supportive environment. Join us for a transformative journey into the world of improv!

    Next start date: Monday, Jun 24th, 6:30–10pm Eastern Time
    Price: $425
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  • Drop-in Improv

    Looking to enhance your improv skills? Join the dynamic Drop-in Improv class at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective and receive expert guidance from the hilarious Micah Sterenberg. With a focus on specific themes and plenty of scenes and notes, this class offers the perfect opportunity to fine-tune your abilities. All experience levels are welcome!

    Next start date: Wednesday, Apr 10th, 7–9:30pm Eastern Time
    Price: $35
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  • Character Workshop: Crafting Characters

    Hone your comedic character skills in this workshop designed for comedians looking to create memorable characters for live performances and filmed content. Whether you're aiming for SNL auditions or TikTok fame, this workshop will teach you the essential skills to make your characters stand out. Prior experience at major comedy theaters or similar training is required.

    Next start date: Tuesday, May 21st, 7–10pm Eastern Time
    Price: $300
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  • Drop-in Clown

    Do you want to try out one single clown class? Have you been wondering what this joyful world is all about? Come to the drop-in class! In each class students will practice exercises from some of the greats (Lecoq, Conway, Johnstone) while working on taming their ego and bringing out their true inner clown. Come to just one class, come to all of them, do what your heart desires. This is the perfect place to get your feet wet and learn from...

    Next start date: Monday, Apr 22nd, 7–9:30pm Eastern Time
    Price: $35
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579 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Brooklyn Comedy Collective
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
579 Metropolitan Ave
Btwn Lorimer St & Union Ave
Brooklyn, New York 11211

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Description

The BCC was created in 2018 by Philip Markle and Annie Donley, former directors of the infamous Annoyance Theatre NY, with a mission to produce theater that financially rewards artists, fosters and encourages risk-taking and new talent, and inspires students to approach performance from a place of joy.

The BCC fosters and promotes the Brooklyn comedy community by creating a welcoming space for artistic experimentation. We produce shows with a strong point of view and sense of self. We believe in supporting and rewarding artistic producers, most notably through our policy that Producers at BCC earn a significant percentage of the box office (50% of box after the first $55 in ticket sales).

We are pairing this theater program with an original improvisation curriculum designed around three core concepts: first to empower each individual performer to find his or her unique voice and own it with confidence onstage. Second, to pair that specific, personal feedback with an ensemble-minded focus in adding your distinct voice to the group. Lastly, we give each the student the tools and practices to go from the classroom to performing professionally -- by embracing what you and only you can do onstage.


Reviews of Brooklyn Comedy Collective

(5.0-star rating across 4 reviews)
  • Improv Level 1

    Anonymous review on 10/23/2023
    Sara Hennersson is an excellent teacher/mentor. Gives fantastic feedback and makes the go by fast. Her analysis and examples to enhance our own creativity is extraordinary. Highly recommend this class for beginners.
  • Drop-in Stand-Up

    Reviewed by Stephen W. on 2/12/2024
  • Voice-Over: Level 1

    Anonymous review on 8/26/2020
  • Stand-Up Level 1: Finding Your Voice (Online)

    Anonymous review on 2/27/2019

Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students at Brooklyn Comedy Collective praise the classes for providing excellent feedback and valuable mentorship. They appreciate the teacher, Sara Hennersson, for her ability to make the classes engaging and stimulating, and for her exceptional analysis and examples that enhance creativity. The classes are highly recommended for beginners, indicating that they provide a strong foundation for learning comedy. Students walk away from the classes with improved skills and enhanced creativity. Direct quotes: 1. "Sara Hennersson gives fantastic feedback and makes the class go by fast." 2. "Her analysis and examples to enhance our own creativity is extraordinary." 3. "Highly recommend this class for beginners."

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