Level 2 – Writing & Performing a Show
$398.00
Take your stand-up to the next level in this 6-week advanced course designed for graduates of Level 1. You’ll refine your routine using the Greg Dean Method, sharpen your joke writing, master stage presence, and perform live—either at the Improv or online via Zoom. Includes one-on-one coaching with Greg Dean or Gayla Johnson and a final student showcase.
Class Dates & Times 2026
In Person: Jan. 10, 7-10pm PST Zoom: Jan 8, 4-7pm PST
Attention Level 1 & Level 2
Look for a Xodosign contract from Greg Dean and sign it before your first class. Zoom students, your link to class is in that same email.
Check Your Email
Most emailed receipts will also have a document to download. Download & read that document so you know what to do next.
Need Assistance?
Email: info@gregdeanstandupcomedyclasses.com
Phone: (800) 961-5636
Description
6-Week Advanced Stand-Up Comedy Course + Student Showcase
Already built your first routine? Now it’s time to fine tune your performance and get it ready for the stage! In this immersive 6-week course, you’ll refine your material, punch up your jokes, and learn how to truly connect with your audience—on stage or on screen.
Using the proven Greg Dean Method, you’ll:
- Strengthen your joke structure and timing
- Add tags, callbacks, and funny stories
- Learn how to read the room and adapt in real time
- Build confidence and overcome stage fright
- Get personalized feedback from Greg or Gayla
- Perform in a final Student Showcase—either live at the Improv or online via Zoom
What You’ll Learn:
- Writing jokes, tags, and punchlines that land
- Editing and rewriting for clarity and impact
- Adding jokes to stories—and stories to jokes
- Defining and mastering your joke premise
- Pulling the audience into your “comedy movie”
- Being authentically yourself on stage
- Reading and interacting with the audience
- What to do when you go blank
- Tag timing and rhythm
Course Format:
- 🏛️ In-Person: Greg Dean at Santa Monica Playhouse
Wednesdays, 7–10 PM PT - 💻 Online: Gayla Johnson via Zoom
Mondays, 4–7 PM PT
Performances:
- In the final week (week 6) In-Person students will perform live at the Hollywood Improv. Your guests can get tickets here.
- Zoom students will perform in their final week live over zoom. Your guests can get tickets here.
Prerequisite:
Completion of Level 1 – How to Build a Stand-Up Comedy Routine is required.
Bonus:
Optional video review of your showcase by Gayla Johnson in a supportive zoom setting. Get the video review here.
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Zoom
Gayla Johnson teaches over Zoom on Thursday afternoon from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm PST. Zoom links and documentation will be sent to you prior to your first class. Please look for this email from us 1 to 3 days before your class starts.
In-Person
Greg Dean teaches at the Santa Monica Playhouse on Tuesday nights from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm PST.





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