201: Standup Comedy Class with Andrew Frank –

Elevate Your Act: Stand-Up 201 at Laughs Comedy Club

Refine, Polish, and Submit

Ready to move beyond the basics? Our Stand-Up 201: The Professional Polish is a focused, three-week intensive designed for graduates of 101. This course moves past just writing jokes and dives into the strategy of building a high-impact set for auditions, festivals, and competitions.

3-Week Curriculum

Join our creative and motivating advanced sessions focused on the architecture of a professional set. Unlike the beginner course, 201 focuses on the nuances of delivery and set construction to help you stand out in a crowded industry.

• What you’ll learn: This 201 course dives deep into the “industry” side of performance. You’ll focus on set construction—learning how to order your material for maximum impact—and delivery refinement to showcase your originality.
• The Workshop Environment: Each week is a high-level lab. You’ll have the opportunity to perform your material in front of the class, receive aggressive and constructive feedback, and engage in high-level discussions to grow your skills and your act.
• The Goal: We aren’t just writing jokes; we are building a professional package. You will work toward a polished, “submission-ready” set designed to catch the eyes of bookers and festival scouts.

Personalized Coaching & Growth

• In-Depth Feedback: Receive direct, professional insights from Andrew Frank
• Industry Ready: Learn the specifics of what clubs and festivals look for in a submission tape.
• The Showcase: Each comic will get a spot on a professional showcase at Laughs to perform their best material. Plus, can purchase digital video ($25-$75) of your performance—perfect for your EPK or festival applications!

Schedule & Registration

• Dates: Three consecutive Tuesdays: March 3, March 10, and March 17.
• Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
• Cost: $150.00
• Who can join: 101 Graduates or comics. (Ages 18+)

Meet Your Instructor: Andrew Frank

Your classes will be led by Andrew Frank, a Seattle-based comedian with an impressive touring history spanning 285 cities and 11 countries. Andrew’s cerebral and imaginative style is rooted in his love for language, philosophy, sociology, biology, psychology, anthropology, and cosmology, all on full display when he takes the stage.

Andrew has studied Satire, Screenwriting, and Talk Show Writing at Second City in Chicago. He has also lectured on Comedy Writing and Performing at McKendree University and taught an aspiring comedians’ course in Munich, Germany.

His accolades include:

• Semifinalist in the 40th Annual Seattle International Comedy Competition
• Winner of the 2019 Laugh Off at Laughs Comedy Club-Seattle
• Winner of Go Bananas Comedy Club’s Funniest in Cincinnati 2016
• Runner-up of Trial by Laughter 2015

Andrew has performed in numerous festivals, including Laughing Devil Festival (NYC), Cape Fear Comedy Festival, Cleveland Comedy Festival, Vancouver Fringe Festival, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, among many others. He was recently named one of the “Best Undiscovered Comedians in America” by Thrillist Magazine and has toured extensively in Europe. Throughout his 13 years of performing, he’s worked with comedic greats like Anthony Jeselnik, Nate Bargatze, Bobcat Goldthwait, and Kevin Nealon. You can watch his first independently filmed hour special, Macrocosm, for free on YouTube, and his second hour Andrew Frank: Cognitive Goof, was performed for all 25 days of the 2019 & 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Our Code of Conduct

At Laughs Comedy Club, we are committed to fostering a safe space where everyone can grow, learn, and explore their comedic voices. All students and educators will adhere to our code of conduct. Hate speech, violence, and bullying have no place in our classroom or venue. We welcome kindness, friendship, and laughter to support our students in exploring stand-up.

Ready to find your stage? Visitwww.laughscomedy.comto sign up or learn more!