Level 1 – How to Build a Stand-Up Comedy Routine (In-Person)

How to Build a Stand-Up comedy routine is a 5-week course, where you’ll learn the fundamentals, principles, techniques, and skills of the Greg Dean Method of stand-up comedy necessary to build a killer routine.

• No prerequisites

• 5 consecutive weeks

• Learn in person with Greg Dean at the Santa Monica Playhouse Tuesday nights from 7-10pm Pacific Time

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.

You’re not taught what “funny” is based upon the instructor’s opinion. You’re taught skills so you can craft “your funny” your way!

Course Details

The Greg Dean Method is taught in two courses. People of all experience levels start with this course and move onto the Level 2 course upon completion. 

Location

Santa Monica Playhouse – 1211 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Instructor

 Greg Dean, The Professor of Stand-Up Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

FAQ:

Q1: Can anyone really learn to be funny, or is stand-up just for “naturals”?

A: Absolutely anyone can learn to be funny—Greg Dean has spent decades proving it. In Level 1, you’ll discover the building blocks of humor, including joke structure, timing, and audience connection. No matter where you are in your comedy career, this course gives you a repeatable system to turn ideas into laughs. No raw talent required—just a willingness to learn and play.

Q2: What makes Greg Dean’s method different from other stand-up comedy classes?

A: Greg Dean is the author of Step by Step to Stand-Up Comedy and the originator of the first formal stand-up curriculum ever. His method breaks down the art of joke writing and performance into teachable, repeatable steps. Unlike classes that rely on vague feedback or “just be funnier” advice, Greg’s system teaches you how to build a routine from scratch—starting with joke structure and ending with stage presence.