FAQs

Q: Do I need any experience?

A: No. Our courses are designed to accommodate people starting from the beginning.

Q: Do I have to already be funny?

A: No. Stand-up involves learnable skills including joke construction, delivery, timing, microphone technique and stage presence

Q: How big are the classes?

A: Maximum 8 students.

Q: Why are classes so small?

A: Because performance time and individual feedback matter

Q: Will I actually Perform?

A: Performance opportunities depend on the course selected. Our Award Producing Complete Industry Course, takes you from the classroom to the stage

Q: Do Graduates receive gigs?

A: Yes. Eligible graduates of our complete course, International Course and Open Mic Prep course, will receive real comedy club gigs

Q: Who is the main instructor? and how much experience does he have?

A: The main instructor is the founder of the school, Donte D1, born in Las Vegas Nevada, he has been performing stand-up comedy since the age of 14 1/2, he has over 50 years' experience in the USA and Australia and is the author of several books (including 2 books on stand up comedy and fringe and comedy festival how to. He has worked and performed with Jean Kittson, Anh Do, The Late and great Jeannie Little, Pauly Fenech (fat pizza) and Constantino to name a few. As an actor, he's had roles in The Matrix Reloaded and Fat Pizza vs Housos Movies plus appearances on TV Shows, Getaway, Recovery, Disney, Comedy Inc, The Big Breakfast and Generation 7. He has also produced and performed in shows at the Melbourne, Perth, Sydney and Adelaide Fringe and comedy festivals with one of his Adelaide Fringe Shows Chosen as a must see by BankSA (see photos on our About Us page).

Q: Who are the instructors?

A: Past and present guest instructors: TanyaLee Davis (USA) Michael Connell, Kyle Legacy, Joe White, David Poltorak, ( the Professor from TV's The Chase), Dave Cooper (Housos/Fat Pizza) Cy Fahey (Deadly funny), Marty Bright, Kim Le, Cy Fahey, Robbie G ( Former head instructor at Comics Lounge Comedy School) Ade Norman, Billy Freemen, Aaron Pratt plus many more. This course will also include 1 or 2 special guest instructors that are comics and/or industry promoters. Due to their ever-changing schedules, we'll announce closer to class start date who they are. For more on the founder and head instructor, please see our "about us" page

Q: What's the difference between your school and others?

A: Real Performance Training. In-Class Video Performance Playback in-real-time. Graduation performance. Post-graduation Gig Opportunities. Australian Open Mic Gig Guide. International Open Mic Gig Guides. Professionally Edited Graduation Video. Framed Graduation Certificates. International Performance Pathway * Over 50+ years experience in the stand up comedy industry both locally and Internationally. Produced more award winning graduates than any other school. Trained over 1600 students across Australia.

Q: Which course is right for me?

A: Just want to try stand-up? The Open Mic Prep Course. Ready to take stand-up seriously? The Compete industry Course. Not ready for a classroom yet? The online Intro to stand-up course. Would prefer one on one training? Private Tuition. Traveling overseas and not sure your material will work? The International performance Course.

Q: Do you offer any how-to books on Standup comedy & Fringe and Comedy Festival start-ups?

A: YES. Our bestselling books " So you wanna be a stand-up Comic?-15 things to know before and during" and " How not to lose money putting on a Fringe or Comedy Festival Show" can be purchase through our website

Q: What is the cost of your courses?

A: Complete Industry Course $399.99-$499.99. Our International Writing and Performance course is $199.99. Our Open Mic Prep performance course is $99.99! Our online Intro to stand up comedy course is $24.99. Private Tuition is $175 per hour

Q: What else do you offer that other schools don't?

A: Professionally Framed Graduation Certificate, up to 2 live club gigs, A FREE Professionally Edited Graduation Performance Video ($100 value), exclusive to all graduates A FREE Copy of our New International & Local Comedy Club Open Mic Room Guides (details on Open Mic rooms in Several countries and Australia) . Plus 2 free Tickets to the graduation show!

Q: Is there an age limit?

A: Yes, it's 15+. Graduation shows are often in venues that allow 15+ with an adult present. Please confirm this prior to booking if under 18 years old.

Q: My memory isn't so great, can your school help with that?

A: Yes. We have several easy methods to improve your memory. Improving your memory will boost your confidence, which inturn will make you a better performer.