Hollywood’s Best Kept Secret
for Stand-Up Success
Discover the comedy techniques that have launched countless careers with Greg Dean, the comedian’s comedian.
Greg Dean
The Comedy Genius Behind the Curtain
Greg Dean is a seasoned stand-up comedian, writer, and stand-up comedy instructor with a proven track record of helping aspiring comedians reach their full potential. His unique approach to comedy instruction has earned him the reputation as Hollywood’s secret weapon for developing top-tier comedic talent. With decades of experience performing on renowned stages and working with A-list celebrities, Greg brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every class he teaches.
Gayla Johnson
The Hilarious and Unstoppable Gayla Johnson
Gayla Johnson is a force of nature on stage, delivering a unique blend of sharp wit, observational humor, and relatable anecdotes. Her infectious energy and quick wit have earned her a devoted following and rave reviews from audiences and critics alike. As a skilled stand-up comedian and natural storyteller, Gayla brings a fresh perspective to the world of stand-up comedy.
Level 1 – How to Build a Stand-Up Comedy Routine
A 5-week course, where you’ll learn the fundamentals, principles, techniques, and skills of the Greg Dean Method of stand-up comedy.
Greg has broken down all the techniques and fundamentals into a comprehensive system that anybody can learn and use to improve their stand up comedy. When you know those fundamentals, you can do so much more with your stand-up comedy routine easily, naturally, and quickly.
Level 2 – Writing & Performing a Show
After completing the Level 1 class, you’ll work on your stand-up comedy joke writing and performing skills.
This is a 6-week course that you’ll take to bring your stand up comedy skills to the next level. You’ll work on your stand-up comedy skills, including joke writing and performing. Build a routine using the Greg Dean Method of stand-up comedy, work out the bugs, manage and master stage fright. Learn how to read the audience and work with them to get every last laugh you can! Get feedback from fellow comedians, and get personal one-on-one time with Greg or Gayla! The course ends with either a live performance at the Improv or an online performance over zoom.
Level 2 – Working on Advanced Specialties
Once you’ve completed a couple of rounds of the Level 2 class, you’ll qualify to work on specific specialties to support your stand-up comedy routine. You can focus on being an opener, crowd work, MC training or handling hecklers.
You can also fine tune your joke writing skills with editing, cutting rewriting, punching up, tags, etc. Share with us what you want to work on and we’ll help specialize your training to that point of focus.
From Class Clowns to Comedy Legends, They All Trained with Greg Dean
