Registration Information:

Age Group: 12-17 years old

Class Day & Time: Tuesdays, 3:00 p.m.

Location:

Hosted at a home/Park

Cross Streets of Residence: Cactus/El Mirage

Cross Streets of Park: Cactus/Litchfield

Duration: One hour per class

Registration and Tuition Fee:

$67 due upon registering, which includes:

A one-time online $25 registration fee

$42 first-month tuition installment

Tuition and registration fee: $395 for entire season

(Note: The registration fee and first month tuition is non-refundable, even with a 30-day notice.)

Registering and paying the first month's class tuition holds the student's place in the class.

Cancellation Policy for Installment Accounts:

A 30-day written notice is required to cancel payments and withdraw the student from future classes.

First Class: September 4, 2025, running through to the end of May, comprising 32 classes.

ClassWallet will need to be paid in full by July 31st via ClassWallet Portal. 

 Remaining Balance : $328

Policy Update:

Please review changes in CCA's attendance and refund/prorate policy for the current season.

Release/Waivers:

Please read carefully during the registration process.

Program Description:

Sketch Comedy Class:

Write, Perform, and Direct Your Own Sketches

Step into the spotlight and bring your funniest ideas to life in this high-energy Sketch Comedy Class! Perfect for beginners and seasoned performers alike, this course guides students through the complete process of creating original sketch comedy—from brainstorming to performance.

What You’ll Do:

• Write original comedy sketches collaboratively with other students, learning how to bounce ideas, punch up jokes, and refine scripts as a team
• Perform your work in a supportive, workshop-style setting
• Direct sketches, gaining hands-on experience with staging, timing, and leadership

What You’ll Learn:

• The building blocks of sketch comedy, including premise, structure, and comedic rhythm
• Collaborative writing techniques and group creativity
• Character development and acting for comedy
• Basics of directing for both stage and screen sketches

Class Format: Each session features group brainstorming, writing workshops, rehearsals, and live feedback. Students will explore a variety of sketch styles—like parody, satire, and absurdist comedy—while developing their unique comedic voice. The course concludes with a showcase where students present their original sketches to a live audience.

Ideal For:

• Aspiring writers, actors, and directors
• Fans of shows like SNL, Key & Peele, I Think You Should Leave, or Monty Python
• Anyone looking to build teamwork, creativity, and stage confidence

Prerequisite: One season of basic theater completed.

Registration Information:

Age Group: 12-17 years old

Class Day & Time: Tuesdays, 3:00 p.m.

Location:

Hosted at a home/Park

Cross Streets of Residence: Cactus/El Mirage

Cross Streets of Park: Cactus/Litchfield

Duration: One hour per class

Registration and Tuition Fee:

$67 due upon registering, which includes:

A one-time online $25 registration fee

$42 first-month tuition installment

(Note: The registration fee and first month tuition is non-refundable, even with a 30-day notice.)

Registering and paying the first month's class tuition holds the student's place in the class.

Cancellation Policy for Installment Accounts:

A 30-day written notice is required to cancel payments and withdraw the student from future classes.

First Class: September 4, 2025, running through to the end of May, comprising 32 classes.

Paid in Full:

Accounts may be paid in full when registering (No refunds).

Policy Update:

Please review changes in CCA's attendance and refund/prorate policy for the current season.

Release/Waivers:

Please read carefully during the registration process.

Program Description:

Sketch Comedy Class: Write, Perform, and Direct Your Own Sketches

Step into the spotlight and bring your funniest ideas to life in this high-energy Sketch Comedy Class! Perfect for beginners and seasoned performers alike, this course guides students through the complete process of creating original sketch comedy—from brainstorming to performance.

What You’ll Do:

• Write original comedy sketches collaboratively with other students, learning how to bounce ideas, punch up jokes, and refine scripts as a team
• Perform your work in a supportive, workshop-style setting
• Direct sketches, gaining hands-on experience with staging, timing, and leadership

What You’ll Learn:

• The building blocks of sketch comedy, including premise, structure, and comedic rhythm
• Collaborative writing techniques and group creativity
• Character development and acting for comedy
• Basics of directing for both stage and screen sketches

Class Format: Each session features group brainstorming, writing workshops, rehearsals, and live feedback. Students will explore a variety of sketch styles—like parody, satire, and absurdist comedy—while developing their unique comedic voice. The course concludes with a showcase where students present their original sketches to a live audience.

Ideal For:

• Aspiring writers, actors, and directors
• Fans of shows like SNL, Key & Peele, I Think You Should Leave, or Monty Python
• Anyone looking to build teamwork, creativity, and stage confidence

Prerequisite: One season of basic theater completed.