Finding the Funny: Humor Writing and Performance

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March 30, 2023 - April 27, 2023 (5 sessions)

Thursday, 6:30 - 8:00PM ET

Virtual via Zoom, In-Person on 4/27 at Zissimos Bar

 

Course Description:

Comedy is tragedy plus time. Students will write, workshop, and present a 5-10 minute comedic monologue inspired by their real life experiences. Works and performances from funny people from Mark Twain, Richard Prior to Hannah Gatsby, among others will be explored. Classes will meet on Zoom except for the final class which will consist of a live presentation/performance.

Class will meet for five sessions on Thursday’s from 6:30 pm -8:30 pm (EST). The first four classes will meet virtually on Zoom. The final class will consist of a live
performance.

 

Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission & Refund Policies 

TUITION REMISSION
50%    Johns Hopkins alumni
80%    Full-time Johns Hopkins faculty or staff
50%    Spouse or domestic partner of full time Johns Hopkins faculty or staff
Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course.

ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMODATIONS
The Johns Hopkins Alumni Association is committed to providing reasonable and appropriate accommodations to participants with disabilities. Participants who need accommodations must notify the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association at odyssey@jhu.edu at least four weeks prior to the beginning of class.

WITHDRAWALS & REFUNDS
If a course is canceled or closed, the registrant is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed automatically unless another course is requested. Registrants who wish to withdraw from an active course must complete the online Odyssey Refund Request Form. Attach any documentation to support your request (e.g., medical documentation, family crisis documentation, etc.).

100% refund- Prior to the start of the course.

50% refund- During the first week of the course.

No refunds will be given after the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.

Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved  within (5) business days.