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Stand-up for Storytellers
June 8, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
This event is part of the 2024 Kickass Writers Festival. Click here to learn more.
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT, but the Stand-up Show on Saturday evening at 8 PM at the Waterhole still has tickets available
Comedy expert Nathan Hartswick will work with storytellers to turn their real-life tales into hilarious stand-up. No comedy experience required! Learn the keys to workshopping a funny story and presenting it in a way that gets consistent laughs from a live audience.
Nathan Hartswick is a performer, educator, producer, and the co-founder and co-owner of Vermont Comedy Club, a world class stand-up, improv and sketch comedy theater in Burlington, VT. Opened in 2015, VCC quickly became one of the most well-regarded comedy venues in the country, attracting the likes of such legendary comedians as Marc Maron, Tig Notaro and Maria Bamford.
Nathan performed as a stand-up for many years, earning the Seven Days readers’ choice award for “Best VT Standup Comedian.” He has taught beginning stand-up classes for the past 12 years, focusing on creating a supportive, accessible, fun environment for curious adults to try their hand at comedy.
Nathan has also performed and taught improv for many years at theaters and festivals in Burlington, Montreal, New York, San Diego, Miami and more.He has studied extensively with instructors from Upright Citizens Brigade, The Second City and iO.
Adirondack Center For Writing
518-354-1261
info@adirondackcenterforwriting.org