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Spring - Intro to Stand-up
8
Apr
Date
8 Apr (Wednesday)
Time
Wed, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Venue
Faraway Theater, 1211 27th Pl S Suite 20
Birmingham, AL, United States
📝 Useful Information
The Spring - Intro to Stand-up class in Birmingham is an 8-week writing and performance-focused course held at the Faraway Theater. Designed for complete beginners or those looking to sharpen their skills, the program covers joke writing, material generation, and live performance techniques in a supportive environment.
If you prefer a digital format, the UAB Campus offers a virtual Introduction to Stand-Up Comedy class.
For those who want to practice material or watch local talent, Birmingham has several recurring open mic nights:
Would you like help finding tickets for a professional comedy show in Birmingham, or do you need more details on the course curriculum for the Faraway Theater class?
Event Details: Spring - Intro to Stand-up
Alternative: Virtual Intro to Stand-Up
Nearby Comedy Open Mics
•Faraway Theater
•Date & Time: Starts Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
•Location: Faraway Theater, Suite 20, 1211 27th Place South, Birmingham, AL 35205.
•Type: Comedy Workshop / Educational Series.
•Description: This intensive 8-week course focuses on the fundamentals of stand-up comedy. Participants will learn how to find their unique "comedy voice," write effective jokes, and eventually perform a live set on the Faraway stage. The course includes a showcase component during performance week where students can debut their material.
•Cost/Tickets: Registration is handled via Crowdwork.
•Focus: Writing and performing with an emphasis on finding humor in everyday situations and developing stage presence.
•Instructor: Carla Youngblood.
•Website: UAB Campus Calendar.
•Comedy Open Mic @ The Electric East: Next event on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 7:30 PM at The Electric - East Avondale.
•The Electric - East Avondale
•Birmingham Bandstand: Weekly open mic every Monday at 7:00 PM at The Nick.
•Monologue Mondays: Weekly at 6:30 PM at the Birmingham Festival Theatre.
•Birmingham Festival Theatre
•for the Faraway Theater class?
Updated at 23 Mar 2026
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