Next Class Now Forming:    "Our Only Summer Class" will commence  June 5th, 2012 @ 6:30PM at the Brokerage Comedy Club Bellmore, NY   Classes are only $275.00 per person, however if you take it with a friend the cost is only 2 for $350.00, that's a bargain of $175.00 each student. However, you must take the class with  another classmate to take advantage of this offer.  (sorry, no exceptions).  (Please send deposit or full payment as outlined on our registration page) ** (If you are taking advantage of two for $350.00 deal, full payment must be paid prior to start of class)   Watch a clip filmed by Newsday's Explore Long Island Classes run throughout the year.

Time To Follow Your Dream!

Stand-Up University is a first rate school instructed by Professional Comedians who teach the fine art of stand-up comedy. Over this seven week course students are encouraged to create and perform an original 5-8 minute routine which depicts the comical essence of whom they really are. Each week students get up on stage to work on their "act" with exercises designed to hone their comedic skills. On the 6th week students, now turned comedians, will actually perform in a real show at a Long Island Comedy Club. A video tape of your performance will be given to you, so that your first time on stage can be remembered forever!

"I've known Peter Bales for over twenty years, and I highly recommend Stand-Up University. I just hope the thing gets successful enough so he can buy chairs for the students and they can eventually sit down.  A bit more seriously, if you want to get started in the comedy business, or just have a good time performing on stage, Stand-Up University is absolutely the best route... with the smartest and funniest guide."

Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling,  National Comedian Headliner,  Former head writer of The Howard Stern Show

"I worked with Peter Bales in the eighties when he directed The Laughter Company so I know he does an outstanding job.  As Eppy Epperman would say, Stand-Up University is "EXCELLENT!!!"

"I began my comedy career on Long Island and I've known Peter Bales for years. Believe me, anyone who dreams about doing stand-up comedy owes it to themselves get up and give it a try... and Stand-Up University is really a great way to get started!"
Kevin James,  Major Motion Picture Star of Chuck and Larry, Mall Cop & Grown Ups, CBS's The King of Queens

Hey guys!

I just wanted to thank you all so much for everything I had a great  time and I really appreciate all the advice. Also thanks for the awesome spot #8 was perfect lol. Keep me posted on the next class I def want to take it again to get some "clean" material. Thanks again you guys are awesome :)

-Jess

Rich, Peter and Steve,

Your class helped to incredibly and positively transform Jordan, my son. You could say that it was a great life changer!!!! I knew he would love the experience and the chance to hang with his old man (both Father and Son took the class). I just couldn’t have imagined how it would have impacted his life.

As a business minded person, I see this comedy class in a bit of a different light, maybe? Just in case you’re not aware, you boyz are onto something bigger than comedy; and that’ s a big compliment. You tapped into the psyche of the human spirit. Very powerful and cool stuff. BRAVO!!!! I wish you much success…..

Hope to see you all soon. Have a great Holiday Season,

-Shelly Goldman

Phil Stanley (the one liner attorney) and I both auditioned at the New York Comedy Club in the city today for a spot.  We both seemed to do pretty good.  We then both did THE COMEDY CELLAR in Manhattan, and, not to brag (although I guess I am), a bunch of people (comics included) told us that we were the best two acts of the show.  A few people were surprised that we have only been doing this a short time.  I keep telling every single one of them to check out your website or call about Stand Up U.  Phil and I were talking after going on the auditions and then doing the Comedy Cellar, and it is amazing how more comfortable we seem to be on stage.  We haven't bombed. Its all because of the class, and again, we can't thank you guys enough. We saw so many other comics today, playing with the mic stand, twirling the mic wire, long and longer setups, etc.  Thanks again for all your help!

Chris Williamson, Comedian, Alumni Stand Up University

George Rini, Comedian, Alumni Class Assistant

Dear Rich, Steve and Peter,

Last night I performed in a show at NYC's Gotham Comedy Club, it went great. I don't mean to sound immodest when I say, so far in my career, I had the opportunity to perform on the same bill as Emo Phillips, Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock. To say comedy for me has been a very cool experience, is an understatement! I wanted to say thanks for getting me into comedy, and giving me a forum to get a "running start" four years ago. I'm at a point where the phone is ringing with paid gigs, I'm doing some roadwork in Connecticut and New Jersey, some corporate gigs this Spring, and I also have an upcoming spot on "Saturday Night Live" as an extra.

I'm bouncing around NYC, making contacts/friends, performing and having a blast! The tools that "Stand-Up U" have given me are only registering now, because now that I am consistently getting on stage they are so relevant. Many times, I find myself saying, "Oh, That's what those guys meant!" I also left your classes with a set of material that I could truly call my own, and learned the integrity of writing and performing my own material. Much of the material that I had written in your class I still use and have become somewhat signature pieces, helping me to establish a distinct character. I just wanted you to know that your time and hard work has made me a comic that writes and performs with great pride and always strives to keep getting better. So, thanks again.

Tony Colletti, Comedian, Alumni Stand Up University

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Suddenly the spot light is on you and you speak.  To your astonishment, everyone laughs, which is just what you wanted.  It seemed a minor miracle to me, but thanks to three great teachers at Stand-Up University and their wonderful time and talent, I became a graduate, performed stand-up comedy and found that it was a blast!  Somehow they manage to take the funniest parts of you and pull them out onto the stage for everyone (including yourself) to see!  And the next thing you know, you are having one wonderful time!  Thanks go to Peter, Rich and Steve for taking my insanity and making it something to laugh at...in a very good way!
 

With gratitude and laughter, Louise Campbell Comedienne, Alumni, Stand-Up University

Marc D. Herschmann 

Just a note to tell you that what I learned from attending Stand-Up University has helped me in my shows. As you know I am a Stand-Up Comedy Magician and I performed at colleges years ago. I stopped performing for colleges because I felt old and out of touch with that age group (I am after all, old enough to be their grandfather now). I recently performed at a college using the new comedy material created for me at Stand-Up U and I was a big hit.I went into the show with a new attitude that age has nothing to do with the performance.Combining my comedy magic with the stand-up knowledge I learned from you guys greatly enhanced my show. My opening diabetic line grabbed their attention and I had them for the rest of the evening. Thanks for giving me the ammunition to work with, as it was indispensable. I know I will continue to grow as a comic based on what I learned from attending your class and I cannot wait to come back for another "semester"

Magically and Comically Steve Rodman

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Rich,

Last night was such a testament to how awesome you guys are, and how much you know your stuff. I just performed in the first round of March Comedy Madness 2011. It was only the second time I've ever been on stage. (The Stand Up University graduation class was the first). I went up against a guy that's been doing comedy for YEARS and I spanked him like a baby. I kept it simple, clean and personal....and it was a big hit. The things you and Peter taught in class were absolutely instrumental in making my performance a success. Ready to kill it in round 2....I'll keep you posted!  Spoiler: (Joe didn't make it to the end but made it to the final "Sweet 16" round which is amazing! ) 
 

Joe Lloyd

 

Follow Your Dream . . .To Be A Comedian