Taught by Key & Peel Writer, Rich Talarico
$350
Meets on the same night, once a week for 6 weeks

INTRO TO PILOT WRITING - CHARACTER PIECES & THE ROOTS OF PILOT 

Are you ready to take your comedy writing skills to the next level? Do you want to learn to create characters and craft compelling stories? Then this six-week Intro To Pilot Writing course is perfect for you.

Comedy writer Rich Talarico shares insights and techniques from his many years in comedy, starting at Second City in Chicago to writing and producing on late night TV shows such as SNL, MADtv, Key & Peele, and The Tonight Show. 

In this class, you'll:

  • Learn the basic ins and outs of pilot writing
  • Create memorable characters
  • Hone techniques to develop an effective story
  • Have the opportunity to receive personalized feedback on your development
  • Collaborate with other writers to hone your skills
  • Build a network of fun-loving writers for your future projects

Class Location & Schedule:

All classes will be held virtually over Zoom (link to be sent out closer to the start date). Please make sure you are available and committed for each class, ready to arrive on time, and willing to complete the required work.

6 SESSIONS - MONDAYS 7-10pm EST

SEP 18 

SEP 25 

NO CLASS OCT 2nd - STUDENTS GET EXTRA WEEK TO WRITE 

OCT 9 

OCT 16 

OCT 23 

OCT 30 

FREE PRE-CLASS MEET & GREET

Great opportunity for anyone in the community to meet with Rich, hear more about his offerings, and ask questions. Highly recommended for all of those in the class to attend. Open to general public as well. Held virtually over Zoom.

MONDAY SEP 11 - 7pm EST (Zoom link to be posted later)

 

Teacher Bio:

Rich Talarico is a Peabody® Award winning and four-time Emmy® nominated writer and producer best known for his work on Comedy Central’s Key & Peele where he wrote K&P favorites Substitute Teacher, Racist Zombies, Karim and Jahar, Hatz, Teaching Center, Obama Greets, Black Ice and many more. Rich worked over 20 years in Hollywood where he wrote and produced on some of the biggest shows in late-night comedy; MADtv, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Saturday Night Live, and the critically acclaimed, Review. Rich is an alum of Chicago's Second City Comedy Theater and a long-time teacher and performer at The Improv Olympic (iO) in both Chicago and Los Angeles. As an actor, Rich has appeared in featured roles on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, MADtv, the feature film High Fidelity and numerous commercials including A&W Root Beer's classic ad, "Mr. Dumass.” Talarico’s extensive experience in the comedy industry has made him a highly sough-after writer and consultant, and he continues to help shape what it means to be funny. Rich is currently based in Nashville, TN where he is doing stand-up comedy and working as an instructor and performer at the Third Coast Comedy Club.  

QUOTES

"I seriously don't think I've had the chance to absorb that much good content in a small amount of time ever . . . even in college!" 

-- Jessica Christopher, Student 

“Rich Talarico is one of the all time great Caucasian Improvisers.”

— Tina Fey 

“As a teacher, Rich Talarico brings Lakers legendary coach Phil Jackson to mind. A cerebral educator who brings out the best in people.” 

— Keith "Lucky" Lehrer original drummer of “Circle Jerks”

LINKS 

VIDEO K&P HIGHLIGHTS RT: https://vimeo.com/592915050 

VIDEO STORIES FROM THE SHOW SUDEIKIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWIBTkwUJf8 

richtalarico.com  

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