DC? Comedy Fest Workshops and Classes

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WORKSHOP DATE/TIME: FRIDAY, AUGUST 8TH 12:00-1:30pm LOCATION: DLA Piper US, LLP @ 500 Eighth Street, NW.

The classic up-and-comer dilemma: you don't want to give it all away for free ... but you don't want to miss a big opportunity for exposure either! Three prominent DC entertainment attorneys give an overview for comedic performers, screenwriters and filmmakers; let you know which deals & practices are standard in the industry, and which you should walk away from; and take your questions. All proceeds from the seminar to benefit Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts www.thewala.org. dccf performers and volunteers price: $8 General public price: $10

IMPROV WORKSHOP: The Power of Fearless Support DATE/TIME: SATURDAY, AUGUST 9TH @ 11AM LOCATION: The Comedy Spot, Ballston Mall (Arlington, VA/Ballston stop on ORANGE LINE) Master improvisers Rebecca, Jean and Deb co-teach a workshop that caters to smaller groups and troupes. Don't worry, if you're not currently in a troupe, we'll form them in the workshop! You'll walk away knowing how to experience true support, make bolder choices, take more risks, listen more actively, with your whole body, and create and support a group mind. About the instructors: Jean Villepique has taught improvisation classes, workshops and corporate workshops for the Second City, the Magnet Theater and the Chicago Improv Festival. She has lived and worked in Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles, where she currently teaches writing and improvisation for The Second City LA. Rebecca Sohn has been teaching improv for 12 years. In Chicago she performs and teaches for The Second City and The Annoyance. She has taught workshops in NY, Phladelphia, Boston, and Chicago independently and for various festivals in addition to corporate workshops all over the country. Debra Downing has taught improv in various forms for the last 14 years in Austin, Chicago, New York, Boston, Philadelphia and many places in between. She has directed improv shows, sketch shows and one person shows at The Second City, Improv Olympic and Annoyance theaters. Her favorite is the Switchboard workshop with Jean and Rebecca. dccf performers and volunteers price: $48 General public price: $60

TOUGH LOVE: WHAT YOU REALLY NEED TO MAKE IT AS A STAND UP DATE/TIME: SATURDAY, AUGUST 9TH 12:30-2:00PM LOCATION: Hotel Helix "Casting" conference room. 1430 Rhode Island Avenue, NW. In this seminar, EDDIE BRILL, comedian and comedy booker for THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN gives you the benefit of his experience. You'll learn what it takes not only to make it onto the best late night shows as a stand up, but also what it takes to build a long lasting, successful comedy career. Presentation includes a question and answer session with Mr. Brill. dccf performers and volunteers price: $8 General public price: $10

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