Stand-Up Comedy Class

Comedyschools.com is the longest-running comedy workshop in the Valley, now in its twenty-fourth year. Past students have become regulars on Saturday Night Live, long-term cast members on shows including The Walking Dead, and have appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Conan, HBO, and more.

Head Instructor Tony Vicich is a former touring stand-up comic with credits on Evening at the Improv, MTV ½ Hour Comedy Hour, The Showtime Comedy All Stars, and Comedy Central.

Workshops are open to everyone — not just aspiring comics — including CEOs, salespeople, and anyone looking for a fun, unique experience. Each round is five weeks long. Classes are held Sundays at StandUpLive Phoenix from 11:30 AM to 4 PM, and each round concludes with a Class Clowns graduation show at the Tempe Improv. Every round begins with a free intro class.

2026 Schedule (Sundays, 11:30 AM – 4 PM):

- Round 1 begins January 4 (free intro) — January 11, 18, 23, February 1 — Class Clowns Show: Wednesday, February 4 @ 7:30 PM
- Round 2 begins February 8 (free intro) — February 15, 22, March 1, 8 — Class Clowns Show: Wednesday, March 11 @ 7:30 PM
- Round 3 begins March 15 (free intro) — March 22, 29, April 5, 12 — Class Clowns Show: Wednesday, April 15 @ 7:30 PM
- Round 4 begins April 19 (free intro) — April 26, May 3, 10, 17 — Class Clowns Show: Wednesday, May 20 @ 7:30 PM
- Round 5 begins May 24 (free intro) — May 31, June 7, 14, 21 — Class Clowns Show: Wednesday, June 24 @ 7:30 PM
- Round 6 begins June 28 (free intro) — July 5, 12, 19, 26 — Class Clowns Show: Wednesday, July 29 @ 7:30 PM
- Round 7 begins August 2 (free intro) — August 9, 16, 23, 30 — Class Clowns Show: Wednesday, September 2 @ 7:30 PM
- Round 8 begins September 6 (free intro) — September 13, 20, 27, October 4 — Class Clowns Show: Wednesday, October 7 @ 7:30 PM
- Round 9 begins October 11 (free intro) — October 18, 25, November 1, 8 — Class Clowns Show: Wednesday, November 11 @ 7:30 PM
- Round 10 begins November 15 (free intro) — November 22, 29, December 6, 13 — Class Clowns Show: Wednesday, December 16 @ 7:30 PM
- Round 11 begins December 20 (free intro) — December 27, January 3, 10, 17 — Class Clowns Show: Wednesday, January 20, 2027 @ 7:30 PM

For schedules and more information, visit www.comedyschools.com, email comedyschools@hotmail.com, or call (818) 571-5653.