American Comedy Institute

The American Comedy Institute is a comedy school in New York City.[1] It was established in 1989 by Stephen Rosenfield[2] and offers monthly stand-up comedy workshops as well as a One Year Program in Comedy Performing and Writing. It is the first comedy school in the United States to be accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theater (NAST).[3][4]

History

American Comedy Institute (ACI) was founded by Stephen Rosenfield in 1989. It started as a comedy workshop in the living room of his apartment and has grown into a fully-fledged comedy school. It was accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theater (NAST) in 2012.[3]

Available courses

Standup comedy workshops

The American Comedy Institute offers monthly standup comedy classes which can be completed over 2–3 weeks or as a five day intensive.[5]

One Year Program in Comedy Writing and Performing

The One Year Program in Comedy Performing and Writing is a comprehensive training program for people who plan to make comedy their careers. The program offers classes in:

The program offers an industry showcase at Gotham Comedy Club upon completion.[6]

Private comedy coaching

The American Comedy Institute offers private coaching sessions with Stephen Rosenfield and Lexi Cullen-Baker.[7]

Comedy classes for children and teens

The American Comedy Institute recently began a stand-up comedy workshop for kids and teens in Montclair, New Jersey. Becky Veduccio is the instructor for these workshops.[8]

Notable alumni

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In the media

TV

ACI was featured on CBS TV, MSNBC's "America's Talking", the STARZ television mini-series, "Stand Up or Shut Up!", hosted by Michael Somerville,[10] and the British television show, "ChoccyWoccyDooDah".[11]

Radio

Stephen Rosenfield was interviewed by Betty-Lynn White and Garrison Leykam from "Those Diner n Motorcycle Guys" on Blog Talk Radio.[12]

Online articles

Stephen Rosenfield and the American Comedy Institute are quoted or mentioned in various articles:

BBC News

Comedy Beat

NY Times

University of Florida

Trib Live

CBS News

YouTube

American Comedy Institute: Stand-up Comedy Workshop

American Comedy Institute: NY's Comedy School

American Comedy Institute: Alumni on Late Night TV

References

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