# Event Details - **Event Name**: Write Comedy Like the Pros: Sketch Class with Joe Guppy: Spring 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: Learn to write comedy with fun and energizing improv games, as taught by Joe Guppy.About this EventReady to level up your comedy game? This 8-week sketch writing class is all about creating funny, original material with the help of improv games, writer’s room vibes, and major insperation from shows like Saturday Night Live, Key & Peele, and Seattle’s legendary Almost Live!Led by Emmy-winning comedy writer Joe Guppy, you’ll learn the foundations of sketch writing—improv techniques, story structure, and how to turn a funny idea into a killer sketch. You’ll workshop at a supportive table of peers, rewrite with confidence, and explore what makes a premise actually work.The class ends with a relaxed showcase, giving you the chance to see your work performed.What you’ll get out of it:The fundamentals of comedy writing & sketch structureImprov tools that spark fresh ideasPractice rewriting and strengthening jokesA comedy community to bounce ideas off ofThe chance to see your sketches come aliveDate: 8 Saturdays, Mar 28 to May 16, 10:30am to 1pmLocation: Unexpected Productions Georgetown Studio, 650 South Orcas St Suite 101, Seattle 98108. The last class will include a showcase performance in the last hour of class.Maximum Students: 12Cost: $295Prerequisite: NoneAge: 18+Teacher Bio: Joe Guppy, M.A., won 8 Emmys and a Writers Guild award for comedy writing and performing. He’s a former head writer/cast member for the Seattle comedy show Almost Live, which ran for 15 seasons on KING-TV5, with two runs on Comedy Central. Joe is a founding member of Seattle TheatreSports and has written television scripts in Los Angeles for directors John Landis (Blues Brothers, Animal House) and Blake Edwards (Pink Panther). He’s taught fiction and scriptwriting at Seattle University and is an experienced group leader.**Cancellation policy: If you must cancel before the first class, we offer credit only towards a future class. We are unable to offer refunds. You must cancel 72 hours before the class starts. If you cancel after the first class, we will not offer credit toward a future class. Again, we are unable to offer refunds. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/seattle/write-comedy-like-the-pros-sketch-class-with-joe-guppy-spring-2026/100001982403081983 - **Event Categories**: workshops, comedy, art, literary-art, performances, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: 650 S Orcas St, Suite 101 - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 341.11, max: 341.11, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Seattle - **state**: WA - **country**: United States - **location**: 650 S Orcas St, Suite 101 - **lat**: 47.5520138 - **long**: -122.3251537 - **full address**: 650 S Orcas St, Suite 101, 650 South Orcas Street, Seattle, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Write Comedy Like the Pros: Sketch Class with Joe Guppy: Spring 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/9e765c47c1a3db7eb9f3ab043ee51507886458435bd3bb6ca00e96a5db5edd3e-rimg-w1200-h960-dc8b7c59-gmir.jpg?v=1775073872 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Write Comedy Like the Pros: Sketch Class with Joe Guppy: Spring 2026 being held? - **A:** Write Comedy Like the Pros: Sketch Class with Joe Guppy: Spring 2026 takes place on Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 650 S Orcas St, Suite 101, 650 South Orcas Street, Seattle, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Write Comedy Like the Pros: Sketch Class with Joe Guppy: Spring 2026? - **A:** Write Comedy Like the Pros: Sketch Class with Joe Guppy: Spring 2026 is organized by The Improv School Unexpected Productions. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Write Comedy Like the Pros: Sketch Class with Joe Guppy: Spring 2026 is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Seattle, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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