Is your child the life of the party? Do they have a creative sense of humor?
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The Class Clown Workshop empowers young people (ages 12-18) to hone their comedic talents. Led by experienced Cleveland comedians, this four-week program provides a supportive and fun environment to learn the art of stand-up.
Students will:
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Develop original jokes and refine their comedic timing.
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Build confidence and stage presence.
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Explore different comedic styles and personas.
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Improve public speaking and memorization skills.​
This year, we are proud to be partnering with the Cleveland Public Library. All classes will be on Wednesdays at the Carnegie West Branch from 4:00pm - 5:30pm
2025 Workshop Schedule
Culminating in a live performance for friends and family on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 4pm. This workshop fosters creativity and self-expression while introducing young people to the exciting world of stand-up comedy. Registration is free, but there is a 20 student limit for this workshop!
Past programming support for the Class Clown Workshop has been made possible by these grant awarding organizations:
The Ohio Arts Council (OAC) is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.
Neighbor Up, supported by Neighborhood Connections, a nationally recognized community-building program established in 2003 as a program of Suite 1300 Services, Inc., a 501 (c)3 nonprofit funded primarily by the Cleveland Foundation and other partners. Its mission is to fuel the power of neighbors to create, together, an extraordinary world right where they live.
The mission of Cuyahoga Arts & Culture is to inspire and strengthen the community by investing in arts and culture.