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Creating a Killer Comedy Premise

Summary

What makes a great comic premise? Why do some work, and some not? More than just a selling tool, or a "high concept" logline, a great comic premise is a useable, practical tool that can help lay the essential foundation for a successful screenplay.

In this unique virtual online workshop, we'll explore principles of creating your own comic premise. The interactive workshop will include examples from classic and contemporary comedies, and tips on developing the initial idea, by focusing on character and theme, into a fully formed narrative.

Presented by

Steve Kaplan

For years, Steve Kaplan has been one of the industry's most respected and sought-after expert on comedy. His first book, The Hidden Tools of Comedy is a best-seller in its field, and his new book, The Comic Hero's Journey: Serious Story Structure for Fabulously Funny Films was recently published.

In addition to having taught at UCLA, NYU, Yale and other universities, Steve Kaplan created the HBO Workspace, the HBO New Writers Program and was co-founder and Artistic Director of Manhattan Punch Line Theatre.

Steve Kaplan's Website: https://kaplancomedy.com

What others have to say...

“I thought it was good, despite the technical difficulties with the streaming service and the videos not playing. Hopefully the replay will yield all the info I missed.”

-- Eric Brown

“Steve 10 Tech 1”

-- Steve Kaplan

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-- MB Stevens