<div dir="ltr"><div style="text-align:center"><b><u><font size="4">Online Sketch Comedy Writing Class with Michael Busch</font></u></b></div><div style="text-align:left"><div class="gmail-txtNew" id="gmail-comp-k9kcfpt5" style="padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10px;width:780px"><h1 class="gmail-font_5" style="text-align:left;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:56px;line-height:1.161em;font-family:avenir-lt-w01_85-heavy1475544,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,56,77)"><span style="background-color:initial;font-size:20px">MAY SESSION NOW OPEN</span><br></h1></div><div class="gmail-txtNew" id="gmail-comp-k9kcfptc" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:10px;width:780px"><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,56,77)">This class will take place over Zoom. You will need access to reliable internet and the Zoom app. </p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,56,77)"> </p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,56,77)">In the past weeks I have hosted multiple writers meetings over Zoom and, while it’s obviously not 100% the same as meeting in person, I am confident it is still worthwhile. </p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,56,77)"> </p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,56,77)">In this 8-week course you will learn: </p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,56,77)">-Proper script formatting</p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,56,77)">-Ways to generate ideas </p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,56,77)">-Tips on the writing process</p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,56,77)">-How to confidently pitch</p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,56,77)">-Writing/revising sketches</p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,56,77)">-Practical experience in a (virtual) writers room setting </p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,56,77)"> </p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,56,77)">At the end of the 8-week course you will have 4-5 finished sketches. This class is for both experienced comedians and people just starting out - as long as you have a desire to write your own material, you are welcome. You will be required to write outside of class. </p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,56,77)"></p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,56,77)">Through my experiences working with various groups and shows at The Upright Citizens Brigade, running writers rooms for digital companies, and pitching shows and ideas to networks and companies such as Maker Studios and Comedy Central, I'll bring you tips and skills to help you succeed whether you're in New York, Los Angeles, or anywhere in the world.</p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,56,77)"> </p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,56,77)">Class is capped at 8 people.</p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,56,77)"> </p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,56,77)">Dates: Wednesdays 7-9pm beginning 05/13/2020</p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,56,77)">Duration: 8 weeks</p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,56,77)">Location: The Internet</p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,56,77)">Rate: $200</p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,56,77)"></p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,56,77)">AVAILABLE DISCOUNTS/PAYMENT OPTIONS</p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,56,77)">I know many people are in a bad financial situation. I don’t want that to keep you from taking this class. If you are working/can afford to pay $200, please do so. If you need to break it up into two installments, we can do that. If you cannot afford $200, we can figure out something that works. </p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,56,77)"> </p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,56,77)"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-weight:bold">Email michaelbuschclasses at gmail for details and to sign up.</span></p></div></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr">For class information please visit: <a href="https://www.themichaelbusch.com/classes" target="_blank">https://www.themichaelbusch.com/classes</a></div></div></div>