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Comedy Masterclass Professor Neil Martin (The Psychology of Comedy)Danielle Krage interviews Neil Martin, Honorary Professor of Psychology at Regent's University London. Neil is the author of The Psychology of Comedy, and in this conversation he introduces and dissects some of the key research and theories in the field of laughter, humour and comedy. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Neil's Background in Comedy 03:24 The Neglect of Comedy in Psychological Research 06:44 Gallows Humour as a Coping Mechanism 08:31 Exploring the Humour Styles Questionnaire 23:11 The Timelessness of Comedy 24:27 The Influence of Laughter on Enjoyment 28:18 Humour i...

2024-05-2946 min

Comedy Masterclass Lana Schwartz (Build Your Own Romantic Comedy)Danielle Krage interviews writer Lana Schwartz, whose interactive book ‘Build Your Own Romantic Comedy: Pick Your Plot, Meet Your Man and Direct Your Happily Ever After’ was named one of Vulture’s Best Comedy Books of the Year. Lana has also written for The New Yorker, and is a contributor to The Onion. In this interview she shares her obsession for romcoms and the craft of comedy. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 08:57 Favourite romcoms. Beats and tropes. 23:37 Building a Career in Comedy Writing 33:28 Crafting Humour: Specificity, Heightening, and Econom...

2024-05-2238 min

Comedy Masterclass Suchandrika Chakrabarti and Nerine Skinner (Creating Topical Comedy)Danielle Krage interviews Suchandrika Chakrabarti and Nerine Skinner. Suchandrika is a stand-up, who runs the monthly night Good News / Bad News in north London and writes for BBC One's Have I Got News For You. She is taking her second solo show Doomscrolling to Edinburgh Fringe this summer. Nerine is an actress, comedian, improviser and deviser whose parodies of Liz Truss have gone viral. She was a finalist in the Funny Women Awards for Content Creator and reached the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent with comedy cabaret trio, The Dots. She’s currently creating her...

2024-05-1542 min

Comedy Masterclass John Derevlany: (Super Narrative - Storytelling Across Platforms)Danielle Krage interviews writer, creator, and brand builder John Derevlany. John is an award-winning writer, animator, and showrunner who has written or produced hundreds of hours of TV (including for the Jim Henson Company and LEGO). John has also been a game designer, street artist, investigative journalist and played Crackers the Corporate Crime Fighting Chicken for Michael Moore’s TV Nation! In this episode John shares learnings from his creative career, and how he now thinks about Super Narrative – his approach to planning a story across multiple media platforms. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and B...

2024-04-1742 min

Comedy Masterclass Ken Pisani (Writing Comic Novels)Danielle Krage interviews Ken Pisani. Ken is a screenwriter, TV writer and producer, playwright, comic book author, former cartoonist, and novelist. His novel, AMP’D, was a Thurber prize finalist, and in this episode he takes us behind the scenes of creating this comic work. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:18 The Concept of AMP’D 05:01 Choosing the Novel Format 06:09 Challenges of Writing Prose 07:36 Writing Without an Outline 08:06 Balancing Comedy and Drama 09:00 Reversing Expectations 11:20 Writing Situational and Visual Comedy 12:09 Emoti...

2024-04-1041 min

Comedy Masterclass Caleb Warren (What Makes Things Funny)Danielle Krage interviews Caleb Warren, Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of Arizona. Caleb researches and writes about what makes things funny, what makes things cool, and what helps people reach their goals. In this conversation, Caleb shares some of his key findings about humour and how it works. 00:00 Introduction to Consumer Psychology and Humour 01:20 How Caleb Got into the Study of Humour 04:01 Physical Comedy and Empathy 06:00 Psychological Distance and Humour 07:27 The Role of Absurdity in Comedy 08:21 Psychological Distance and Animation ...

2024-04-0340 min

Comedy Masterclass Eric Maisel (Fearless Creating for Comedy Writers)Danielle Krage interviews Dr Eric Maisel. Eric is the author of more than 50 books - many focused on creativity and the creative life - including Fearless Creating, Deep Writing, The Power of Daily Practice and The Magic of Sleep Thinking. He also writes the ‘Rethinking Mental Health’ blog for Psychology Today and is a regular contributor to Mad in America. In this conversation, Eric shares insights and practical strategies for writers engaged in a creative process, that by its very nature is likely to include anxiety, doubt and uncertainty. Chapters 00:00...

2024-03-2741 min

Comedy Masterclass Joanna Penn (Writing the Shadow)Danielle Krage interviews Joanna Penn. Joanna is an award-nominated New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with more than 40 books across multiple genres – non-fiction and fiction (under J.F.Penn). Joanna is also a podcaster, international speaker, and award-winning creative entrepreneur. This conversation dives into Joanna’s recent book, ‘Writing the Shadow: Turn Your Inner Darkness into Words’. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:38 Understanding the Shadow 05:11 Embracing Your Weirdness 07:52 Pushing Boundaries in Writing 09:26 Exploring Family and Relationships 11:17 The Shadow in Relationships and Writing 15:09 Continui...

2024-03-2038 min

Comedy Masterclass Rosie Wilby (Using humour to unpack challenging questions)Danielle Krage interviews Rosie Wilby. Rosie is an award-winning comedian and creator of the global hit podcast and book The Breakup Monologues. She is also the author of ‘Is Monogamy Dead?’ and toured a trilogy of solo shows investigating the psychology of love. In this interview, Rosie shares insights for how we can use humour to unpack challenging questions. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:04 Using Humour to Explore Love and Relationships 04:08 The Structure and Themes of the Book 05:20 Writing Non-Fiction vs Fiction 06:17 The Ethics of Comedy and V...

2024-03-1339 min

Comedy Masterclass Ruth Leigh (Writing comic characters)Danielle Krage interviews novelist Ruth Leigh. They focus on her delightful Isabella M Smugge series, and what it takes to create a comic character that you can develop and sustain across multiple books. Ruth is also the author of the Jane Austen-inspired book A Great Deal of Ingenuity, and The Little Book of Unexpected Poetry. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:57 Origin Story of Isabella M. Smugge 06:48 Creating a Funny and Complex Character 09:45 Developing a Series and Balancing Character Arcs 11:34 Turning Up the Comedy in the Setting

2024-03-0639 min

Comedy Masterclass Scott Dikkers (How to Write Funny)Danielle Krage interviews Scott Dikkers, founder of the renowned humour site, The Onion. Scott is a New York Times and Amazon best-selling humour author. He has won a Peabody Award, the Thurber Prize for American Humor and over 30 Webby awards. Plus, he has consulted for top entertainment companies like NBC, Comedy Central, and Pixar. Scott’s How to Write Funny series is packed with helpful insights and frameworks for getting humour onto the page. In this episode, he shares both craft and career advice for comedy writers. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background

2024-02-1438 min

Comedy Masterclass Lynne Parker (Founder of Funny Women)Danielle Krage interviews Lynne Parker, Founder and Chief Executive of Funny Women. She created the organisation over 20 years ago now and has made such a contribution to the comedy community, including producing the Funny Women Awards. In this conversation, Lynne shares invaluable advice for women building their careers and networks in comedy. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:10 The Creation of Funny Women 09:45 The Importance of Funny Women 12:24 Supporting Women in Comedy 17:48 Challenges in the Comedy Industry 23:47 Mentorship and Networking 30:18 Taking Comedy into the Workplace...

2024-01-2450 min

Comedy Masterclass Fran Hill (Observational Humour)Danielle Krage interviews author Fran Hill about ways to develop your observational humour skills as a writer. Fran is a former English teacher, and had a monthly satirical column about education in the Times Educational Supplement. She further shared her experiences in diary form in her memoir ‘Miss, What Does Incomprehensible Mean?' And she published her novel, ‘Cuckoo in the Nest’ in 2023. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:19 Starting the Satirical Column 03:09 Observational Humour and Learning 07:30 Transition to Writing 10:26 Discovering the Craft of Writing 11:17 Honing O...

2024-01-1743 min

Comedy Masterclass Billy Mernit (The Art of Crafting Funny Love Stories for the Screen)Danielle Krage interviews Billy Mernit - screenwriter, novelist and author of Writing The Romantic Comedy: The Art of Crafting Funny Love Stories for the Screen. Billy has served as a story analyst and script consultant at Universal Pictures, an instructor for the UCLA Extension Writers' Program, and has published some 20 romance novels under a female pen name. In this conversation, he shares really practical ways of approaching writing romantic comedy, including in today’s landscape of mixing genres. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:00 Love for Rom-Coms 02:25 The Triangle and the Ense...

2024-01-1039 min

Comedy Masterclass Allora Dannon and Camille Le Baron (Christmas comedy recommendations)In this episode writers Allora Dannon, Camille Le Baron and Danielle Krage share their Christmas comedy recommendations. They discuss TV series, films and books that capture the holiday spirit with a Christmas twist. Whether you love Christmas or not, there's something for everyone in these recommendations. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and How They Met. (Plus, shoutout to the brilliant Temeraire series by Naomi Novik) 01:48 Introducing Allora and Camille 03:00 Recommendation: Home for Christmas (Norwegian series) 05:34 Recommendation: The Spirit of Christmas (film) 08:03 Recommendation: Love Actually (film) 12:03 Recommendation: Twas the...

2023-12-2040 min

Comedy Masterclass Chelsea Kania & Emily Chase from Female Pilot Club (practical advice for entering a comedy script call competition)Danielle Krage interviews Chelsea Kania and Emily Chase from Female Pilot Club, and they discuss the benefits of entering writing competitions and the development opportunities they offer. From their work with Female Pilot Club’s comedy script call, they share practical tips for developing your pitch, engaging with the advice of industry judges, responding to feedback and development notes, and finding the right fit with mentors. The conversation covers: 00:00 Introduction to Female Pilot Club and Writing Competitions 02:08 The Benefits of Live Script Readings 03:35 The Purpose of the Script Call an...

2023-12-1341 min

Comedy Masterclass Chris Head (How to structure your 30 min comedy or comedy-drama script)Danielle Krage interviews comedy director, coach and mentor, Chris Head. This episode is a deep dive into how to structure your 30 min comedy or comedy-drama script. Then Chris and Danielle play with using the structure to brainstorm a new show. Tactics covered include: Breaking down the 3 main beats that shape your story. Ways to keep your protagonist active. How to navigate phases of play and structuring when writing. Brainstorming a show in real time, using practical frameworks for character dynamics and story beats. Bringing in a B and a C story. You can...

2023-12-0655 min

Comedy Masterclass Johnny Smith (writing screenplays for animation)Danielle Krage interviews Johnny Smith, animation and live-action screenwriter and script consultant. His work spans books, TV and film, including Dragon Rider, and co-writer for The Queen’s Corgi, and Gnomeo and Juliet. This conversation includes: Creating rules for your world, using setting, and telling the story visually. Considerations for writing physical comedy. Lessons learned from working with studios and production companies. Ways to approach writing in a partnership. Self-esteem and mental health challenges for writers and creative people. The importance of finding your voice, and writing for you. Advice for having and changing agents. Yo...

2023-11-2945 min

Comedy Masterclass Jane Lovering and Jeevani Charika (How to Write Romantic Comedy)Danielle Krage interviews writers Jane Lovering and Jeevani Charika. They are shortlisted and award-winning romantic novelists in their individual careers, and together they wrote How to Write a Romantic Comedy. This conversation includes: Having pen names and marketing your funny books. Juxtaposition and the unexpected in comedy. Tropes, heroines and diversifying the genre. Memorable endings and twists. The editing process. You can find out more about their work here: https://books2read.com/u/4AQBgk - How to Write Romantic Comedy https://books2read.com/IPBook - Getting Published is J...

2023-11-2238 min

Comedy Masterclass Dave Cohen (The Complete Comedy Writer)Danielle Krage interviews Dave Cohen - Broadcaster, BBC TV writer, BAFTA winner for his Horrible Histories songs, and novelist (Stand Up, Barry Goldman, and soon to be released, Barry Goldman: The Wilderness Years). Dave is the author of The Complete Comedy Writer: Make your Sitcom, Stand-Up, Screenplay, Sketches and Stories 62% funnier. He brings his extensive comedy writing experience to this conversation. Topics covered include: Ways into comedy writing (including children’s TV and radio). The number one requirement for being a comedy writer. Creating comedic characters – the first questions you should ask. Balancing ‘emotional truths...

2023-11-1541 min

Comedy Masterclass Aaron Starmer (author of Spontaneous)Danielle Krage interviews writer Aaron Starmer, whose young adult and middle-grade novels you can find on so many best-of-year lists, from Time Magazine to the Wall Street Journal. He’s the author of Spontaneous, also adapted into a romantic black comedy horror film, produced and directed by Brian Duffield (Underwater, Love and Monsters, No One Will Save You). Spontaneous was one of Danielle’s top picks in episode 30 (comedy horror for Halloween). In the interview with Aaron, the conversation covers: Humour and its relationship to tragedy and trauma. Navigating the sensibilities of voice...

2023-11-0842 min

Comedy Masterclass Isaac Marion (author of Warm Bodies)Danielle Krage interviews writer and creative, Isaac Marion. Isaac is the author of the Warm Bodies series. (Warm Bodies became a New York Times Bestseller, inspired a major film, and was translated into 25 languages.) This conversation about weaving humour with darker themes includes: 1) Exploring different writing perspectives and viewpoints. Where do we set our zoom level? 2) Deadpan and dark humour. 3) What does creativity give us? AND there’s a bonus appearance from Bob the cat. You can find out more about Isaac Marion and...

2023-11-0143 min

Comedy Masterclass The Blaine Brothers (directing comedy)Danielle Krage interviews The Blaine Brothers (Chris and Ben) about their work as filmmakers and particularly their approaches to directing comedy. They directed Sara Pascoe’s ‘Out of Her Mind’ series for BBC2 and Sony TV (through Simon Pegg’s production company Stolen Picture) and received both awards and brilliant reviews for their debut feature Nina Forever. In this interview, they share practical lessons learned from their highly creative careers. You can find out more about their work here: https://www.blainebrothers.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/theblainebrothers ht...

2023-09-2742 min

Comedy Masterclass Lynne Murphy (humour in non-fiction writing)Danielle Krage interviews Lynne Murphy, Professor of Linguistics at the University of Sussex. Lynne has a fabulous alter-ego as Lynneguist, with an award-winning blog ‘Separated by a Common Language’. Lynne is also the author of ‘The Prodigal Tongue: The Love-Hate Relationship between British and American English’. In this interview, she generously shares a lot of the tools and approaches that helped her develop the voice of the book, get useful feedback, and make the writing funny and memorable. Plus practical recommendations for other writers who want to bring more humour to their non-fiction work. You can find...

2023-09-2043 min

Comedy Masterclass Adam Courting (improv culture and Shakespeare)Danielle Krage interviews Adam Courting, a highly curious creative whose experience spans improv, devising, performing Shakespeare and more. Adam has brilliant insights into improv comedy culture - what needs to change, and what we can learn from it. This includes how we can use improv to reshape how we think about traditional roles, and engage audiences in unique ways. You can find out more about Adam's work here: https://www.instagram.com/adamcourting/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/dtrscomedy/?hl=en https://www.acaprov.com/ You can find...

2023-09-1344 min

Comedy Masterclass Michelle Gallen (winner of the Comedy Women in Print Prize 2023)Danielle Krage interviews writer Michelle Gallen, whose book ‘Factory Girls’ won the Comedy Women in Print Prize 2023. Michelle has wonderfully honest and practical takes on the craft and business of writing – from developing the voice and point of view of the book, to successfully pitching it to agents and editors. The interview also delves into the opportunities of the adaptation process, and is laced with great real-world advice for writers and comedy lovers. You can find out more about Michelle and her work at: https://www.michellegallen.com You c...

2023-09-0642 min

Comedy Masterclass Kevin Tomlinson (improv and theatre)Danielle Krage interviews Kevin Tomlinson, theatre maker and Co-Founder of Kepow Theatre Company. Kevin’s extensive training and live experience in so many forms of improvisation (including with Keith Johnstone, Philippe Gaulier, and John Wright) leads to a rich conversation about diverse aspects of long-form improv – both verbal and physical. You can find out more about Kevin Tomlinson’s work here: http://kepowtheatre.co.uk https://twitter.com/KevinxTomlinson https://www.facebook.com/kevintomlinsonuk You can find the transcript at: https://comedymasterclass.com And Danielle’s social...

2023-08-3042 min

Comedy Masterclass Tim Ferguson (writing narrative comedy)Danielle Krage interviews comedian and screenwriter, Tim Ferguson. They dig into his wonderfully practical book, Cheeky Monkey: Writing Narrative Comedy, to talk about characters, conflict, situation, and simplicity. Tim has so much comedy experience, and wonderfully forthright ways of distilling it down to what matter most if you want to write narrative comedy. You can find out more about Tim and his work at: https://www.cheekymonkeycomedy.com You can find the transcript at: https://comedymasterclass.com And Danielle’s socials here: ht...

2023-08-2342 min

Comedy Masterclass Ian McMillan (poetry and wordplay)Danielle Krage interviews poet, writer and broadcaster Ian McMillan about how he approaches humour in his work - whether it’s his poetry collections or his beautiful memoir, My Sand Life, My Pebble Life. It’s a conversation rich with insights and stories, delivered in Ian’s unique and delightfully resonant style. Vivid, funny and so inspiring, it’s a truly human way into poetry, storytelling and language. You can find out more about Ian and his work at: http://ian-mcmillan.co.uk https://twitter.com/IMcMillan You can f...

2023-08-1649 min

Comedy Masterclass Holly Hall (from online sketch to live solo show)Danielle Krage interviews actor, writer and comedian Holly Hall about the process of making her live solo show, ‘You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry.’ Holly was first on the show back in episode 3, sharing her process of going from award winning online sketch ‘When podcasts go wrong’… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHg4za15W9o ….to her commissioned short film, ‘It’s what she would have wanted.’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkrkASc4J9s Holly has such an encouraging take on comedy and making work, and shares a great mix of...

2023-08-0942 min

Comedy Masterclass Ryan North (comic books and graphic novels)Danielle Krage interviews Ryan North - writer of games, comic books, non-fiction books and more. They dig into considerations for comedy, including Ryan’s experience of writing The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl and Danger and Other Unknown Risks. This fun conversation covers – timing, collaboration, translating comedy, crafting jokes, originality, and entrepreneurial approaches. There’s even a bonus joke from ancient Greece! You can find out more about Ryan and his work at: http://www.ryannorth.ca You can find the transcript at: https://comedymasterclass.com And Dan...

2023-08-0243 min

Comedy Masterclass Summer Break - Back Aug 2ndDanielle Krage will be back with regular weekly episodes on Wednesday 2nd August.

2023-07-1200 min

Comedy Masterclass Summer Break - Back Aug 2ndDanielle Krage will be back with regular weekly episodes on Wednesday 2nd August.

2023-07-1200 min

Comedy Masterclass Steve Kaplan (The Comic Hero’s Journey)Danielle Krage interviews comedy expert Steve Kaplan about tools from his most recent book, ‘The Comic Hero’s Journey’. The conversation covers: ways to create your main character and supporting cast; what to do when your ending isn’t working; and common comic character mistakes (plus how to fix them!). You can find out more about Steve and his work here: https://www.kaplancomedy.com https://twitter.com/skcomedy https://www.facebook.com/KaplanComedy https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Tools-Comedy-Serious-Business-ebook/dp/B00GPCF84K/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid...

2023-07-0543 min

Comedy Masterclass Leslie Lehr (memoir)Danielle Krage interviews Leslie Lehr (prize-winning author, Novel Consultant for Truby’s Writers Studio, and essayist) about her memoir, A Boob’s Life. A Boob’s Life has a fascinating structure, interweaving personal narrative with national history, and in this conversation, Leslie shares her practical approaches to achieving this. Leslie also has a wealth of advice for handling the lens of humour, and for ways to create highly visual scenes that propel the memoir forward. You can find Leslie and her work at: https://leslielehr.com https://www.instagram.com/le...

2023-06-2844 min

Comedy Masterclass Pilar Alessandra (screenwriting fundamentals)Danielle Krage interviews Pilar Alessandra, who is a Hollywood script consultant, author of the top-selling screenwriting book, The Coffee Break Screenwriter, and host of the On the Page Podcast (now in its 16th year). Pilar is known as one of Los Angeles’s leading story instructors, and she has travelled the world teaching screenwriting and television writing. In this episode, she shares really practical advice to help comedy writers think about character, stakes, sequences, structures, their writer perspective and effective dialogue. You can find out more about Pilar and her work (including her classes) at: ht...

2023-06-2136 min

Comedy Masterclass Lucy Lumsden (getting comedy commissioned and produced)Danielle Krage interviews Lucy Lumsden about commissioning and producing comedy. Lucy was the first Controller of Comedy Commissioning for the BBC and was then Head of Comedy for Sky for 6 years. She now run Yellow Door Productions, an independent TV and film production company specialising in comedy and comedy drama. All these perspectives means that Lucy is able to share a wealth of practical advice for writers who are trying to navigate the industry, and get their work made. You can find out more about Lucy and her work here: https://w...

2023-06-1446 min

Comedy Masterclass John Truby (story code and beats)Danielle Krage interviews John Truby, the founder and director of Truby’s Writers Studio. The conversation is a deep dive into the comedy chapter in John’s most recent book, ‘The Anatomy of Genres’. John shares so many practical storytelling strategies as they relate to comedy - its beats, themes, tonal considerations, character types, and power. Plus, where it fits in relationship to other genres. You can find out more about John Truby’s books, classes and story software at: https://anatomyofgenres.com https://truby.com You can find th...

2023-06-0742 min

Comedy Masterclass Andrew Kaufman (allegory and absurdity)Danielle Krage interviews the writer, Andrew Kaufman, whose books include All My Friends Are Superheroes, The Waterproof Bible, and The Ticking Heart. Andrew’s work is known for being both incredibly funny and incredibly sad, and he shares some beautiful insights into the creative process that produces this brilliant and distinctive blend. Including, how humour, for him, is like oven mitts. You’ll have to listen/watch to hear just how touching and accurate this analogy is! You can find out more about Andrew and his work here: https://chbooks.com/Authors/K/Kaufm...

2023-05-3146 min

Comedy Masterclass Zanandi Botes (comedy horror and twisting tropes)Danielle Krage interviews Zanandi Botes, who has so much fun experience writing for theatre, TV, comics and her own film. She has written articles for cracked.com since 2016, with a particular love for horror comedy as a genre! All this makes for a lively discussion about excellent comedy shows, and areas where there's still a lot of room to do better. You can find out more about Zanandi and her work here: https://twitter.com/ZaNandi https://www.cracked.com/members/Zanandi 2 fun articles to start with are: https://www.cracked.com/a...

2023-05-2441 min

Comedy Masterclass Juliet & Keith Giglio (co-writing comedy)Danielle Krage interviews Juliet Giglio and Keith Giglio about their co-writing process. This includes for their delightful rom-com novel, The Summer of Christmas. Plus their next book, The Trouble With Tinsel (out this autumn). Juliet and Keith also share so many practical tips from their numerous screenwriting projects, taking us behind the scenes into what it takes to write a really great Christmas movie. They also dig into some of the key concepts from Keith's craft book, The Comedy Blockbuster, and how they apply them. It's a fun conversation, stacked with hard-earned tips...

2023-05-1746 min

Comedy Masterclass Aalex Mandel-Dallal (using your truth)Danielle Krage interviews comedian Aalex Mandel-Dallal, about the process of creating and developing her solo comedy Edinburgh show. This includes how Aalex works with the audio recording of her 'lockdown breakdown' onstage, in a way that gives the audience permission to laugh, and 'a sense of relief for their own wobblies'. You can find out more about Aalex and her work here: https://linktr.ee/aalexmandeldallal https://www.instagram.com/aalexmandeldallal You can find the transcript of this interview at: https://comedymasterclass.com And Danielle’s so...

2023-05-1050 min

Comedy Masterclass Kyle Mazer (musical comedy)Danielle Krage interviews Kyle Mazer about music, comedy and collaboration. Kyle is a playwright, composer, stand-up comic and web3 creative strategist. They explore the practical example of his comedic musical, The SS Cancelled - including creating the tone, characters, and the development process. You can find more about Kyle and his work at: https://www.thesscancelled.com https://kmazer15.wixsite.com/mysite https://www.instagram.com/kmaze19 https://adimverse.com You can find the transcript at: https://comedymasterclass.com/ ...

2023-05-0350 min

Comedy Masterclass Kelly Pantaleoni (comedy characters to Web3)Danielle Krage interviews Australian actress, filmmaker, and philanthropist Kelly Pantaleoni. They dig into self-generating comedy characters and projects - from developing your own short film in lockdown, to new opportunities in Web3. You can find the transcript at: https://comedymasterclass.com/ You can find out more about Kelly's projects here: https://www.instagram.com/kellypantaleoni/ https://twitter.com/KellyPantaleoni https://www.kellypantaleoni.com/ https://www.40secondsfilm.com/ https://www.50shadesOfQuarantine.com And Danielle’s socials here: htt...

2023-04-2628 min

Comedy Masterclass Stuart Laws (surreality, satire and stand-up)Danielle Krage interviews Stuart Laws. Stuart is a writer, director, actor and stand-up comedian. He also runs a production company, Turtle Canyon Comedy. He brings all these sensibilities to his work, and in this interview Danielle asks him about the creative process for his play, The Journey (a break-up on a spaceship!) And how playing with surreality, reality and audience expectations has continued to be part of his comedy, from satire (Grave New World) to his latest stand-up show. You can find Stuart and his work here: https://linktr.ee...

2023-04-1942 min

Comedy Masterclass Sherice Griffiths (mockumentary and more)Danielle Krage interviews writer and director Sherice Griffiths about writing and making her short film, a mockumentary featuring a household of assassins, called Killing for a Living. She shares advice for others who may way want to submit to festivals. Sherice also takes us through the creative process of writing her pilot, The Big Three O, which won the BAFTA Rocliffe new writing competition. Plus what she has learned practically from her roles in production, including on commercials and music videos. You can find out more about Sherice and her work here:

2023-04-1238 min

Comedy Masterclass John Vorhaus (a comic toolbox)Danielle Krage interviews John Vorhaus about his fun and practical approach to creating comedy. John is the author of The Comic Toolbox, The Little Book of Sitcom, and more. This masterclass includes tips and tools for: bringing comic characters to life; key questions for driving story; and strategies for increasing your creative output and failure tolerance. You can find out more about John’s work here: https://johnvorhaus.com/ https://amazon.com/author/jv You can find the transcript at: https://comedymasterclass.com/ And...

2023-04-0543 min

Comedy Masterclass Holly Hall (from online sketch to short film)Danielle Krage interviews actor, writer and comedian Holly Hall about her comedy creation process. Holly won BBC New Comedy Award’s Digital Comedian of the Year award in 2021, with her sketch ‘When podcasts go wrong.’ And as part of the award Holly received a commission from the BBC to write and star in a short film, ‘It’s what she would have wanted.’ This interview digs into the tools and approaches that Holly used to make these, including improvisation. Plus how improv plays a part in Holly’s current live solo comedy show, ‘You wouldn’t like...

2023-03-2937 min

Comedy Masterclass Suchandrika Chakrabarti (personal storytelling) Danielle Krage interviews comedian Suchandrika Chakrabarti about her Edinburgh show, ‘I Miss Amy Winehouse’ and her new WIP, ‘Doomscrolling’. With her background in journalism, and expertise in personal essay, Suchandrika has so many insights into how to bring personal story into a comedy hour, in ways that work for both the writer/performer and the audience. You can find the show notes and transcript at comedymasterclass.com You can also find Suchandrika on her Instagram, Twitter or TikTok And Danielle's socials here: Danielle Krage Twitter Instagram YouTube

2023-03-2246 min

Comedy Masterclass Chris Head (comedy tools and frameworks)Danielle Krage interviews comedy expert, Chris Head. Chris shares so many practical ways of creating comedy characters and worlds, and helps us to see these tools at work in examples from sitcoms and comedy dramas. You can find more about Chris Head here: Website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and here’s the blog post he mentioned about structuring your 30 minute script Follow Danielle Krage’s Socials: Comedy Masterclass Danielle Krage Twitter Instagram YouTube

2023-03-1440 min

Comedy Masterclass Comedy Masterclass, coming to you soon!Hey comedy friends. Here's what I've been cooking up for you. If you love comedy - breaking it down, and building it back up - you're going to want to subscribe now and get the first episode, where I interview a truly fascinating comedy expert, and grill him on all things narrative comedy. I took so many notes, and have been applying his advice to my scenes all week! It's been seriously fun. Come join me. Follow Danielle Krage’s Socials: Comedy Masterclass Danielle Krage Twitter Instagram

2023-03-0900 min