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Stand-Up Comedy Class

at The Alley Stage

Instructor: Yoshee So
Mondays • 6:00–9:00PM • April 20-June 1, 2026 (Excluding Memorial Day)
Graduation Showcase: TBD

Ready to take the mic and make 'em laugh? Whether you’re brand new to stand-up or looking to sharpen your set, our six-week Stand-Up Comedy Class at The Alley Stage is designed to help you find your funny and build a solid set — from first idea to final punchline.

Taught by professional comedian Yoshee So, this class offers a hands-on, supportive, and seriously fun dive into the art of stand-up comedy.

What You’ll Learn
  • How to generate original material from your life and perspective
  • Writing and refining jokes using proven structure and editing techniques
  • Using voice, timing, and presence to enhance your stage delivery
  • Gaining confidence through weekly performance workshops
  • Plus, tips on navigating the local comedy scene and open mics

Class Includes:

  • Six weekly sessions (3 hours each) at The Alley Stage
  • Personalized feedback and guidance from your instructor
  • A final Graduation Showcase on October 20, where you’ll perform your set live on stage for friends, family, and fans in a fun and encouraging environment

No prior experience required — just bring your sense of humor and a willingness to try!

Instructor: Yoshee So

Yoshee So is a nationally touring comedian, improviser, and teacher whose dynamic career spans stages, classrooms, and podcasts. He’s performed at top venues like Stand Up Live, Helium, and the Punchline, and been featured at major comedy festivals including Laughing Skull, Boston Comedy Festival and the World Series of Comedy. A co-founder of the Red Pill Players, Yoshee has spent over a decade performing improv grounded in Game theory and the Harold, with training from UCB, Second City and Improv IO. He currently teaches and coaches comedy in person and virtually to aspiring comedy students. He also co-hosts the popular Breath podcast, featuring 400+ interviews with comedy legends and over 15 million views worldwide. His debut album American African humorously chronicles his journey from immigrant roots to suburban superhero, reflecting his passion to inspire laughter and empower new generations of comedians.

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** Because our instructors are active, working comedians, there may be occasional classes led by a qualified substitute instructor

Teen Comedy Summer Camp

Instructor: Casey Navarro
June 15-19, 2026 | 9:00AM-4:00PM
Ages 13-18
Cost: $350 (Early Bird) | $400 (After May 1)

Get ready for a laugh-filled summer at Marietta’s very first professional-level comedy camp, right in the heart of Marietta Square! Led by Second City and Groundlings alum Casey Navarro, The Alley Stage’s Teen Comedy Camp offers young comedians a unique opportunity to explore the exciting world of improv, sketch comedy, and stand-up.

Over the course of five days, campers will learn to think on their feet, create hilarious original material, and hone their comedic timing. The week wraps up with a showcase performance at The Alley Stage, where participants will shine in front of friends and family, performing their own sketches, stand-up routines, and improv scenes.

Whether your child is new to comedy or a budding star, this camp is designed to inspire creativity, build confidence, and provide plenty of laughs along the way. Don’t miss this chance to watch your young performer grow, explore, and have a blast this summer!

Instructor: Casey Navarro

Originally from Beavercreek, Ohio, Casey is a seasoned stand-up, sketch, and improv comedy performer and writer. She spent five years touring with Second City Chicago and was recently waitlisted for an SNL writing position. Casey was honored to participate in the first Atlanta SNL audition last summer.
She has also worked with The Groundlings Theater in Los Angeles before moving to Atlanta, where she became a teaching artist at the Alliance Theatre, Catapult Acting Studios, and Utopian Academy of the Arts. Additionally, Casey is a playwright, joining the ranks of artists like Lily Tomlin and Sigourney Weaver as an Artist in Residency at Saint Mary's College. There, she wrote and directed her first full-length multimedia dark comedy play, LUCKY LIAR LOSER, which explores themes of violence against women.
Casey has written for Chicago’s Redeye, Harness Magazine, and works as a freelance copywriter and commercial comedy consultant with Brontosaurus LA. Recently, she completed a stand-up tour in Europe and spent four months performing comedy at sea on NCL’s Breakaway.

You can catch her as a weekend regular at Laughing Skull Lounge and The Alley Stage, or in commercials for brands like Big Lots and Ally Bank.

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