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Have you ever wanted be a stand-up comedian?
You only live once - lets make it happen? Start here by enrolling in The Comedy Connection Stand-Up Comedy Class!
The Comedy Connection Stand-Up Comedy Class, led by professional comedians Brian Beaudoin and Derek Furtado will help you develop a 5-minute stand-up routine that is original, and in your own unique comedic voice. At the end of this course, we will have a graduating class show, you will have the opportunity to perform your set on the stage at the famous Comedy Connection in front of all your family and friends.
This class is taylored for a person who has never set foot on stage before or an experienced comedian looking to improve. You will learn from two comedians who have works all different shows and crowds! Their experience and guidance will lead to your success!
This class will cover:
  • How to write in your own voice
  • Finding your persona
  • Stage Ediquette
  • Fundamentals of Hosting workshop
  • Helping you to develop a 5 min stand up act
  • How to get work in the standup comedy industry
  • What mistakes you can avoid
  • The Do's and Don't on and off the stage
  • Q&A with professional stand-up comedians
We class will also have guest instructors, from headliners that work at The Comedy Connection, and the club owners.

Class Size
10-15people

Schedule
The class will start MAY 2nd and run for 9 weeks total with a Graduation show on Sunday, July, 1st • 8pm

Class in on Wednesdays nights from 5-7pm at the Comedy Connection.

Fee
Cost of the class is $250 if paid in full. $300 if you pay weekly, w/deposit.

Please call The Comedy Connection to enroll in the Stand-Up comedy Class. 401-438-8383.


Brian Beaudoin
Coming from small Rhode Island, Brian is probably the only comedian who is bigger than his state. 
Brian has developed the ability to read and work with a crowd like few comics can, from ages 8 to 80 from clean sets to dirty. Brian will leave any audience wanting more.

Brian uses his life observations as fuel for his comedic fire. From store greeters, to his family, to himself - nobody is safe.  In addition to his written material, Brian has been known to engage the crowd, keeping everybody on their toes and in stitches for a non-stop, wild night of hysterics that will never be duplicated.
Brian Beaudoin has been praised on the comedy circuit as “the next big thing” and they don’t just mean this in reference to his size. The guy has got talent, and is building an impressive following and resumes match:
  • ABC’s Body of Proof
  • N.E.S.N’s 1st and Goals
  • Winner of the 2011 Jokers Wild Next Biggest Thing Competition
  • Voted Rhode Island’s BEST COMIC OF 2009 & 2010 (Providence Phoenix Readers Poll)
  • Winner of the 2010 Rhode Island Comic Throwdown 
  • Finalist in the 2009 Boston Beantown Comedy Riot (placed 3rd overall)

Derek Furtado
On January 7, 1983 Derek Furtado was not only born, but he was born into an opportunity. The 1980’s were arguably the Golden Years for stand-up comedy, launching the stars that would go on to dominate the 90’s. It was comedians such as Chris Rock, Jim Carey, and Jerry Seinfeld that influenced the humorous persona you see today. It was his ability to make people laugh, that helped him adapt to the life of a military brat, eventually settling in Massachusetts where he began an official career in stand-up comedy.

When Derek first walked on stage, the audience could only say one thing, “Look at this asshole!” But from the very first joke to the end of his set, like many audiences since, he won them over. Sporting a movie star smile and devilish charm, Derek captivates the audience with not only his comedy, but his interaction with the crowd. With his material ranging from his sexual escapades to being assaulted by a senior citizen outside of a bingo parking lot, Derek has a way of appealing to all audiences.

With stops in such acclaimed clubs as Catch a Rising star, The Comedy Studio, and the Comedy Connection, he has quickly made his presence known throughout New England comedy. With such accomplishments under his belt he has begun to make his presence felt in New York, already performing at the Gotham and Broadway comedy clubs! Needless to say, as much as he has accomplished in such a short time, the sky is the limit for this young and talented star!
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