Introduction to Stand-Up Comedy

Have you been told, “You’re funny. You should do stand-up!” Had thoughts about jumping up at your local open mic, but just don’t know where to begin? Maybe you’re just looking for a way to improve your public speaking skills and gain confidence in front of a crowd?

If you answered “Yes”, “No”, or just made some kind of noncommittal moaning sound, then PJI’s Introduction to Stand-Up Comedy is for YOU!

In this four week class, you’ll learn the basic principles of stand-up from two of the funniest working comedians in the city. These Philadelphia-based professionals will help you develop your material and onstage persona in a fun, relaxed environment. Best of all, classes meet at Fergie’s Pub, so you’ll gain experience behind the mic at an actual professional performance venue!

Think you’re ready to get up in front of an audience? Try out your material at Open Mic Sandwich- PJI’s monthly showcase of Philly’s best stand-up comedy.

About the Instructors

Chip Chantry	Steve Gerben

Chip Chantry is a nationally touring comedian and writer. Based in Philadelphia, he produces and hosts the monthly “Chip Chantry’s One-Man Show (w/ special guests!)”. As a writer, he contributes columns to a variety of comedy blogs. Also an avid reader, Chip is quite smart. He recently read that giraffes can’t swim. Did you know that? Chip Chantry did.

Steve Gerben’s career was kicked off in Philadelphia when he won the title of Philly’s Phunniest Person from Helium Comedy Club in 2007. In 2008 he won Helium’s College Comedy Competition, and placed 2nd in the Purina Pet Comedy Challenge regionals. Steve’s reputation for being a consistent and crowd pleasing comic has landed him gigs opening for national headlining comedians including Greg Giraldo, Paul Mooney, Frank Caliendo and many others.