{"id":4,"date":"2026-04-24T00:05:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T04:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thecomedybook.com\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2026-04-24T13:28:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T17:28:28","slug":"comedy-workshops","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thecomedybook.com\/index.php\/comedy-workshops\/","title":{"rendered":"Comedy Workshops"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-4\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/thecomedybook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-April-Tampa-LARGE.png\" width=\"1148\" height=\"892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecomedybook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-April-Tampa-LARGE.png 1148w, https:\/\/thecomedybook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-April-Tampa-LARGE-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/thecomedybook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-April-Tampa-LARGE-1024x796.png 1024w, https:\/\/thecomedybook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-April-Tampa-LARGE-768x597.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1148px) 100vw, 1148px\" title=\"The Tampa Funny Bone - April 2026\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_headline-widget panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" >\t\t<h1>Cleveland Funny Bone Starts June 6, 2026 - Performance on July 1 at 7:30 pm<\/h1>\n\t\t<div class=\"decoration\"><div class=\"decoration-inside\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<h3>Meet 3 Saturdays from noon to 4 pm. Includes evening performance at The Funny Bone Comedy Club<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Cleveland Funny Bone June 2026<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Saturdays, June 6, 13 and 27 &#8211; noon to 4 pm<br \/>\nPerformance at The Funny Bone &#8211; Wednesday, July 1<br \/>\nSpace is limited to 10 people &#8211; age 18+<br \/>\n1148 Main Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113<br \/>\nUse Buy Now link below to reserve your space<br \/>\n* Refunds available until Monday prior to start<\/p>\n<p>Questions? Email <a href=\"mailto:dave@thecomedybook.com\"><strong>dave@thecomedybook.com<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; thanks!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/thecomedybook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-Oct-CLE-300x225-1.jpeg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" title=\"The Cleveland Funny Bone\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Tampa Funny Bone Winter 2027<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Meets 3 Saturdays &#8211; 12:30 to 4:30 pm &#8211; Dates TBA<br \/>\nIncludes evening performance at The Funny Bone<br \/>\nSpace is limited to 10 people &#8211; age 18+<br \/>\nCentro Ybor, 1600 E. 8th Ave. C-112, Tampa, FL 33605<br \/>\nUse Buy Now link <strong>below<\/strong> to reserve your space<br \/>\n* Refunds available until Monday prior to start<\/p>\n<p>Questions? Email <a href=\"mailto:dave@thecomedybook.com\"><strong>dave@thecomedybook.com<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; thanks!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/thecomedybook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-Tampa-Feb-300x225-1.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" title=\"The Tampa Funny Bone\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/thecomedybook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/TheComedyBook-Banner-copy.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecomedybook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/TheComedyBook-Banner-copy.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thecomedybook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/TheComedyBook-Banner-copy-300x71.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" title=\"TheComedyBook Banner copy\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Ohio Magazine<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\">\u201cTo say Dave Schwensen knows the comedy business would be an understatement.\u201d <\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-9-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-9-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Chicago Tribune<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\">\u201cSchwensen certainly knows the ins and outs of making it in comedy.\u201d <\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Bobby Collins &#8211; Comedian<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>\u201cSign up for Dave Schwensen&#8217;s workshops in comedy &#8211; he knows more about comedy than most comics I\u2019ve worked with over the years.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-10-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-10-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Jeff Wayne &#8211; Comedian<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>\u201cThis man knows what he is talking about! If you want to be a comedian, public speaker, increase or find out what your sense of humor is, or if you&#8217;re a comedian who just needs a refresher course, this is the guy, this is the class! (And yes he is classy guy!).&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-11\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-11-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-11-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_video panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">How To Be A Working Comic #12<\/h3><div style=\"width:100%;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-4-1\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/youtube\" src=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Kg6MLq36rUI?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Kg6MLq36rUI\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/Kg6MLq36rUI<\/a><\/video><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-11-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-11-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Put Me In Coach!<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Taking the first step to becoming a standup comedian or moving your career up to the next level can be overwhelming and even a bit frightening. Especially if you&#8217;re doing it alone. But there are coaches and workshops that can help you get moving in a positive direction. And when you think about it, there is no one in this crazy business that can say they ignored any advice given to them and found success &#8220;all on their own.&#8221; They didn&#8217;t (and we all know it).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-12\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-12-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-12-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-12-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-12-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-13\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-13-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-13-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Cleveland Funny Bone June 2026<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>* <strong>Saturdays, June 6, 13 and 20<\/strong> &#8211; noon to 4 pm<br \/>\n* Performance at The Funny Bone &#8211; Wednesday, July 1<br \/>\n* Space is limited to 10 people &#8211; age 18+<br \/>\n* Workshop price is <strong>$225<\/strong> (plus $7 PayPal service fee)<br \/>\n* Use <strong>Buy Now<\/strong> link below to reserve your space<br \/>\n* Refundable until Monday before workshop starts.<\/p>\n<p>Questions? Email <a href=\"mailto:dave@thecomedybook.com\"><strong>dave@thecomedybook.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-4-13-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/ncp\/payment\/EX8MW229KUQLC\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/thecomedybook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Buy-Now-Button.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"40\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" title=\"Buy Now Button\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-13-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-13-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-13-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Tampa Funny Bone Winter 2027<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>* Meets 3 Saturdays &#8211; 12:30 to 4:30 pm &#8211; Dates TBA<br \/>\n* Includes evening performance at The Funny Bone<br \/>\n* Space is limited to 10 people &#8211; age 18+<br \/>\n* Workshop price is <strong>$225<\/strong> (plus $7 PayPal service fee)<br \/>\n* Use <strong>Buy Now<\/strong> link below to reserve your space<br \/>\n* Refundable until Monday before workshop starts.<\/p>\n<p>Questions? Email <a href=\"mailto:dave@thecomedybook.com\"><strong>dave@thecomedybook.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-4-13-2-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/cgi-bin\/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&#038;hosted_button_id=H35CYQM68NNC8\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/thecomedybook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Buy-Now-Button.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"40\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" title=\"Buy Now Button\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-14\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-14-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-14-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">** Register with Venmo, PayPal or credit card&#8230;<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Buy Now<\/strong> accepts all 3. If you have a question contact <strong><a href=\"mailto:dave@thecomedybook.com\">dave@thecomedybook.com<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; thanks!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-15\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-15-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-15-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">** AFTER REGISTERING FOR THE WORKSHOP&#8230;<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><ul>\n<li>After registering please send an email to <strong><a href=\"mailto:dave@thecomedybook.com\">dave@thecomedybook.com<\/a><\/strong> with your contact information. Sometimes the email used in PayPal or Venmo is different from what you normally use and Dave will send a confirmation email with more details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-16\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-16-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-17\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-17-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-17-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-4-17-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_video panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div style=\"width:100%;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-4-2\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/youtube\" src=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-UnNfKwagZQ?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-UnNfKwagZQ\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/-UnNfKwagZQ<\/a><\/video><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-17-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-18\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-18-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-19\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-19-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-19-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Being a stand-up comedian&#8230;<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Is a serious business, with a lot of laughs. Stand-up comedy has become a giant industry and a major source of talent for movies, television and radio. The entertainment world is constantly looking for new faces.<\/p>\n<p>Becoming a successful comedian takes more than just talent and luck. It involves preparation, experience, a knowledge of the business and knowing what is expected of you. Today\u2019s top comedians developed their humor without conforming to any trends or formulas. Talent and originality are the keys to success. However, there are established business methods within the industry that new comedians should be aware of. Developing, writing and performing a stand-up comedy act, and learning how the comedy industry works from an insider\u2019s point of view is what this workshop is all about. It\u2019s also a LOT of fun!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-20\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-20-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-21\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-21-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-21-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child\" data-index=\"23\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Cleveland Magazine<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\">\u201cThink you\u2019re funny? If so, it may be time to take your talents onstage. However, honing your craft in front of a live audience doesn\u2019t do much for either your self-esteem or drink sales. That\u2019s where comedy veteran Dave Schwensen enters the picture\u2026\u201d<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-4-21-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"24\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">The Chronicle Telegram<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>\u201cThe nice thing about Dave is he doesn\u2019t tell you, \u2018If you want to be funny, do this.\u2019 He looks at what you\u2019re trying to do and then he helps you fine-tune it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-21-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-21-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"25\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">As seen on television&#8230;<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oYFIxWddrTw\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-22\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-22-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-23\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-23-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-23-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"26\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Dave&#8217;s workshops&#8230;<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Are meant to be fun, supportive and informative about the comedy industry. As the former Talent Coordinator for the television show <em>A&amp;E\u2019s An Evening at the Improv<\/em>, The Improv Comedy Clubs in New York City and Hollywood, and manager of The Cleveland Improv, Dave shares an understanding of what to expect on both coasts and everywhere in between. Comedy coaching best describes what these types of workshops are all about, but the difference Dave offers is an insider\u2019s knowledge of what goes on behind the scenes.<\/p>\n<p>Any good workshop will send you out with five minutes of amateur night worthy material, but most leave you wondering where to go from there. Dave will tell you how to gain valuable learning experience on stage, along with enough information on where and how to get your comedy career started.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-24\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-24-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-25\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-25-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-25-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"27\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">In addition to the aspiring comedians&#8230;<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>That have taken Dave\u2019s workshops, there are many others who have different interests. Toastmasters, teachers and trainers want to add more humor to their presentations. Past workshop members include doctors, lawyers, psychologists, police officers, grandparents, students and others who are looking to add more humor into their lives. Its become a popular holiday and birthday gift (a fun unexpected surprise for some!) and for anyone interested in trying something different\u2026 well, we\u2019ve been told it beats the heck out of a basket-weaving class! This workshop has also been used as a support base to conquer a popular bucket list goal of performing stand-up comedy \u2013 even if it\u2019s only a one time thrill. It really is an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-25-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-25-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-25-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child\" data-index=\"28\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Stand-Up Comedy Showcase!<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-4-25-2-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-last-child\" data-index=\"29\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/thecomedybook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Chicago-5-30-19-300x225-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecomedybook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Chicago-5-30-19-300x225-e1561779173513.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thecomedybook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Chicago-5-30-19-300x225-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thecomedybook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Chicago-5-30-19-300x225-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" title=\"The Chicago Improv\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-26\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-26-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-26-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"30\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Dave works to bring out your individual and creative sense of humor and takes the time during each session to do it. That\u2019s why these workshops are limited to no more than ten people. You already have a sense of humor (whether you know it or not) and Dave helps you explore your creativity and develop a comedy set that you\u2019ll perform during a graduation night show on stage at The Improv. And in case you haven\u2019t seen one of our shows \u2013 they\u2019re also a LOT of fun!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-26-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-26-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-26-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"31\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/thecomedybook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-May-CLE-300x225-1.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" title=\"The Cleveland Funny Bone\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-27\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-27-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-28\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-28-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-28-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"32\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">The Sunday Register<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\">\u201cListening to his insider stories is worth the price of admission. But the purpose of the name dropping isn\u2019t to impress \u2013 it\u2019s to illustrate how comedians make it in the business as well as demonstrate that anyone can do comedy with the right amount of luck, dedication and laughs.\u201d<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-28-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-28-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"33\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Dave Schwensen<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>\u201cAs anyone who\u2019s read my books or taken one of my workshops knows, I don\u2019t make this stuff up. It\u2019s either been learned through experience dealing with the best in the business, or told to me by comics, agents, managers and talent bookers who are all working in the comedy industry.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-29\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-29-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-30\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-30-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-30-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"34\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Comedy classes are not uncommon&#8230;<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>And quite a few clubs have their local favorites teaching. That\u2019s another area where this workshop is different. Dave is known for supporting local comics, but as talent booker for the industry\u2019s most influential comedy club in Los Angeles and New York, the television show <em>A&amp;E\u2019s An Evening at the Improv<\/em>, talent agent in the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA), for corporate events and live performance venues, he also has experienced behind the scenes knowledge of the different entertainment markets and how the business works on a national level. If you want to remain a local comic, then choose to work with the best in your area. If you want to know what the comedy business is really like from an insider\u2019s point of view, additional topics covered in this workshop include:<\/p>\n<p>* Working with talent agents and managers<\/p>\n<p>* Promotional material<\/p>\n<p>* Making the most of open mics and other performance opportunities<\/p>\n<p>* Working in comedy clubs<\/p>\n<p>* Working in the college market<\/p>\n<p>* Corporate and private events<\/p>\n<p>* Cruise ships<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-31\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-31-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-31-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"35\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Here&#8217;s what&#8217;s included&#8230;<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>* <strong>Three Saturday sessions<\/strong> from noon to 4 pm \/ Space limited to 10 people.<\/p>\n<p>* Tips, techniques and top secret information on how professional comedians write comedy. Each workshop member will write an original five minute stand-up comedy routine. Whether you\u2019re a beginner or already have experience doesn\u2019t matter. The group is limited to 10 people and you are treated as an individual based on your experience.<\/p>\n<p>* Performance coaching. It\u2019s one thing to create and develop a comedy act and another to deliver it successfully (get laughs!) in front of an audience. They may call it amateur night &#8211; but no one is looking to hire an amateur!<\/p>\n<p>* Accepted and effective business methods used within the comedy industry. Included are examples on how to use your creativity to your advantage when developing promotional material, along with insider tips on how to contact talent agents, comedy club bookers, and use open-mic clubs to your advantage.<\/p>\n<p>* In class discussions aimed at answering all your questions about the comedy industry.<\/p>\n<p>* Insider stories about many of your favorite comedians and behind the scenes experiences.<\/p>\n<p>* <strong><em>Stand-Up Comedy Showcase<\/em><\/strong>. Each workshop member will perform an original stand-up comedy set at in front of a \u201creal live audience.\u201d Of course your family, friends, co-workers and anyone else can also be there to show support and share in the fun and laughter. An unforgettable experience!<\/p>\n<p>* <strong>The Orlando Funny Bone<\/strong> &#8211; 9101 International Drive, Suite 2310, Orlando, FL 32819<\/p>\n<p>* <strong>The Cleveland Funny Bone<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; 1148 Main Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113 (The West Bank of The Flats \/ Nautica)<\/p>\n<p>* <strong>The Tampa Funny Bone<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Centro Ybor, 1600 E. 8th Avenue C-112, Tampa, FL 33605<\/p>\n<p>* <strong>The Chicago Improv<\/strong> &#8211; 5 Woodfield Mall K120B, Schaumburg, IL 60173<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-32\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-32-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-32-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"36\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Dave&#8217;s Schwensen&#8217;s comedy workshop&#8230;<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Is limited to no more than 10 people and advance registration is required.<\/p>\n<p>Price is $225 with a $7 service fee.<\/p>\n<p>Full payment is refundable up until the Monday before our first meeting.<\/p>\n<p>After registration is received Dave will send you a confirmation email with more details.<\/p>\n<p>Meets for three Saturdays from noon to 4 pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Includes an evening performance at The Funny Bone Comedy Club<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Use BUY NOW link below to register!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-33\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-33-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-33-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child\" data-index=\"37\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Cleveland Funny Bone June 2026<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>* <strong>Saturdays, June 6, 13 and 27 &#8211; <\/strong>\u00a0noon to 4 pm<br \/>\n* Performance at the Funny Bone Wednesday, July 1<br \/>\n* Space is limited to 10 people &#8211; age 18+<br \/>\n* Workshop price is <strong>$225<\/strong> (plus $7 PayPal service fee)<br \/>\n* Use <strong>Buy Now<\/strong> link below to reserve your space<br \/>\n* Refundable until Monday before workshop starts.<\/p>\n<p>Questions? Email <a href=\"mailto:dave@thecomedybook.com\"><strong>dave@thecomedybook.com<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; thanks!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-4-33-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-last-child\" data-index=\"38\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/ncp\/payment\/KUJ9LFKWWN6ZE\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/thecomedybook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Buy-Now-Button.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"40\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" title=\"Buy Now Button\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-33-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-33-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-33-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child\" data-index=\"39\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Tampa Funny Bone Winter 2027<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>* Meets 3 Saturdays &#8211; 12:30 to 4:30 pm &#8211; Dates TBA<br \/>\n* Includes evening performance at The Funny Bone<br \/>\n* Space is limited to 10 people &#8211; age 18+<br \/>\n* Workshop price is <strong>$225<\/strong> (plus $7 PayPal service fee)<br \/>\n* Use <strong>Buy Now<\/strong> link below to reserve your space<br \/>\n* Refundable until Monday before workshop starts.<\/p>\n<p>Questions? Email <a href=\"mailto:dave@thecomedybook.com\"><strong>dave@thecomedybook.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-4-33-2-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-last-child\" data-index=\"40\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/cgi-bin\/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&#038;hosted_button_id=H35CYQM68NNC8\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/thecomedybook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Buy-Now-Button.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"40\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" title=\"Buy Now Button\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-34\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-34-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-34-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"41\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">** Register with Venmo, PayPal or credit card&#8230;<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Buy Now<\/strong> accepts all 3. If you have a question contact <strong><a href=\"mailto:dave@thecomedybook.com\">dave@thecomedybook.com<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; thanks!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-35\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-35-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-35-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"42\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">** AFTER REGISTERING FOR THE WORKSHOP&#8230;<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><ul>\n<li>After registering please send an email to <strong><a href=\"mailto:dave@thecomedybook.com\">dave@thecomedybook.com<\/a><\/strong> with your contact information. Sometimes the email used in PayPal is different from what you normally use and Dave will send a confirmation email with more details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-36\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-36-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-37\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-37-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-37-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"43\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Have a question?<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Please use the Contact link above or send an email to <strong><a href=\"mailto:Dave@TheComedyBook.com\">Dave@TheComedyBook.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-38\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-38-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-38-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"44\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">For information about Dave&#8217;s books&#8230;<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\">Follow the links below to open book description pages on Amazon.com.<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-39\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-39-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-39-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"45\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1QiwUDs\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/thecomedybook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/WC-150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"228\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" title=\"WC 150\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-39-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-last-child\" data-index=\"46\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-39-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-39-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"47\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1FlYf2d\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/thecomedybook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/FAQs-cover-150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"222\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" title=\"FAQs cover 150\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-39-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-39-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"48\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2K3Zpg4\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/thecomedybook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/41TTsP-oY1L-e1558279237956.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" title=\"Corp Comedian Cover\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-40\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-40-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cleveland Funny Bone Starts June 6, 2026 &#8211; Performance on July 1 at 7:30 pm Meet 3 Saturdays from noon to 4 pm. 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