Did you ever dream of being a stand-up comedian? Make it happen! Start the dream this summer and enroll in our very own...
"So, You Think You’re Funny"
School of Stand-Up Comedy
Located at BAYSHORE ACADEMY OF DANCE and PERFORMING ARTS Kohl’s Plaza – Holmdel - 732-739-2829
Taught by professional comedian Joe Matarese who has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman and Comedy Central Presents as well as headlining at the Stress Factory, you will be able to develop a 5-minute stand-up routine that is original, and in your own unique comedic voice and style. At the end of this course, you will have the opportunity to perform your set at the famous Stress Factory Comedy Club in New Brunswick in front of your family, friends, fellow students, patrons and comedy professionals.
This class is perfect for a person who has been told he/she is funny - has never set foot on stage before and wants to give comedy a try, an experienced comedian looking to improve, the actor wanting to improve comedic skills and timing to help in acting roles or someone who just wants to improve their public speaking skills while enhancing their confidence levels. You will learn from a comedy headlining professional, Joe Matarese who has done everything and seen everything! His writing, producing, TV and Comedy Club experiences and guidance will expedite your success! His class will cover:
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Finding your persona
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How to obtain a comedy manager
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How to use the microphone to enhance your performance
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How to write in your own voice
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Age appropriate material
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The many styles of writing stand-up comedy
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How to get work in the stand-up comedy industry
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What mistakes can be avoided easily
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How to break into the industry in New York City and Los Angele - We anticipate having guest instructors from headliners that work at comedy clubs, to managers, agents, and club owners from time to time in the course.
Our instructor, Joe Matarese, grew up in Cherry Hill, NJ and at the age of nineteen moved his standup act from his parent¹s basement to the local Philadelphia clubs. Three years after breaking into the Philly comedy scene, he moved to New York City to pursue his life long dream. He soon became a regular at all the A-list comedy clubs and was paving his path in show business. Joe's completely autobiographical act pokes fun at his subtly dysfunctional Italian family, his own neuroses, life with a newborn baby boy, and his marriage to a psychologist (his perfect match). After 20 years of failed relationships, his main objective is fixing Joe he has to if he wants this relationship to work. Joe¹s talent for turning real life struggles into comedic gems quickly landed him appearances on the most sought after TV and radio shows including The Late Show with David Letterman, Comedy Central Presents (his very own 1/2 hour special), The Howard Stern Show and Breuer Unleashed on Sirius Satellite Radio, Howard On Demand, The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn, Comedy Central's Premium Blend, and NBC's Last Comic Standing. You may also recognize him from Bravo¹s reality series Better Half where he teaches his wife to perform standup and she brings home the $20,000 prize. Joe has also hit the stage four times at the prestigious Montreal Comedy Festival, leading to two development deals with major television networks. He now tours regularly with Artie Lange from the Howard Stern Show at world famous venues such as Carnegie Hall. When not headlining on national tour, you’ll find Joe on stage at the famous Stress Factory in New Brunswick where he also teaches stand-up comedy. Now, Joe Matarese is associated with us here at BAYSHORE ACADEMY OF DANCE and PERFORMING ARTS! Check out his website – www.joematarese.com.
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Tuition: $360.00 for 6 weeks (2 hours per evening) + $25.00 Registration for New Students
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Tuition Payment & Inquiries can be made by calling 732-739-2829 or emailing us at info@bayshoredance.com with your name, address, age & phone # and we will send you the enrollment information.
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Ages 10 to 15 Year Old Junior Course
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Ages 16 Years Old to Adults Senior Course
Class Size Limited – Early Registration Guarantees Your Place
A $50.00 Deposit Must Be Included With Registration
Please Call 732-739-2829 For More Information
CELEBRITY QUOTES
"I’ve known Joe Matarese for 15 years now and I’ve always thought highly of his ability as a comedian. He has that rare gift of being able to appeal to almost everyone without being hacky or unoriginal. You instantly like him and he uses that not as a way to desperately please the audience, but as way to be edgier and smarter. All this combined with a fantastic bone structure makes him a perfect person to teach the art of standup comedy. We do the road a lot together." Artie Lange - comedian, best selling author, actor, and Howard Stern sidekick.
"Of all my peers teaching stand up, Joe Matarese is the one I recommend the most. Joe has a master's understanding of all aspects of stand up and the stand up world. He knows the craft and has lived it, but most importantly Joe has the ability to communicate good advice to beginners as well as seasoned professionals." Jim Gaffigan - The Late Show with David Letterman, two 1-hour Comedy Central Specials: Beyond The Pale and King Baby.
"Joe is one of the most professional and versatile comics working in the business. He also has that rare ability to be a crowd-pleaser without compromising his comedic sensibilities. He has a knack for seeing the comedy in real life situations and has helped me and many working comics I know improve their acts by stripping away the fat and getting to the funny. If I wanted to ruin my life by pursuing standup comedy again, I would study with him. " John Veiner – Staff writer for The Family Guy
"If you're interested in learning about how to become a standup comedian, you cannot do any better than Joe Matarese. Joe's not only a hilarious comedian with over fifteen years of experience and numerous television credits, but he genuinely loves comedy and knows how to analyze and break it down. Being able to learn standup from a successful, working comic is invaluable and Joe is about as good as it gets. " Ted Alexandro - The Late Show with David Letterman, and 2 Comedy Central Half Hour Specials.
"I would totally take a standup class from Joe- he's a funny comic, a great writer and, most important for a coach, he's not going to try and feel you up. " Laurie Kilmartin - Writer for Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn and The Craig Ferguson Show, also a great standup comedian who has been on Jimmy Kimmel Live, and Comedy Central’s Premium Blend
"As a stand-up comedian, Joe has made it to the top of his profession and has the national TV credits to prove it. But as successful as Joe has been with his own act, he has the remarkable ability to look at another person’s act/life and steer them in the right direction. Joe's experience and honesty make him a great teacher of stand-up comedy. " Juston McKinney -The Tonight Show, Comedy Central Half Hour Special, Blue Collar Next Gene
"Five years ago I attended a comedy seminar taught by Jse after I had already been in comedy for nearly two years. I was skeptical that a "class" could make me funnier as I had always believed comedy is something you're born with. I still believe this, but after taking Joe's class, I realized that some of our god given gifts need outside influence in order to manifest themselves to their fullest. Joe not only teaches the basics of joke writing, stage presence, and timing but he goes deeper. He cares about his students and challenges them to find the comedy within their own lives. We all have the crazy aunt or the job we hate; Joe's class teaches you to mine your own life for the comedic gold that is there. I took his seminar five years ago and I still use the jokes he helped me craft and the lessons he taught me about the "business of comedy". There is more to stand-up than just being funny. There is a path to doing it right especially for those who want it to be their profession. Joe's been there and done it. He's sold television shows, and performed at The Apollo, Carnegie Hall, MTV, Comedy Central, Bravo & Letterman. The truth is you can take a lot of comedy classes, but I seriously doubt they are being taught by comedians who are of the same caliber as Joe Matarese. This guy is still one of the best in the business and he is at the top of his game. If you don't believe me, ask any comic in the business. So you may ask: "Why would a guy that just did all I mentioned above want to teach a class of beginners?" One reason: He cares and he likes to nurture others in their creative development. " Ray Combs Jr. – comedian
"I started doing stand up comedy when I was 20 years old and it became my life. Joe Matarese saw me on stage at 21 years old, noticed my potential and gave me some tips on things he noticed that could possibly make my act better. My next time on stage I tried his tips and they worked. Over the next couple of weeks, I found out Joe was teaching a class on stand up comedy and I did not hesitate to join. Since then I have opened for Mariah Carey, I tour around the nation doing stand up, my comedy is featured on Sirius Satellite Radio, and I am a regular at many clubs in New York City and Los Angeles. Without Joe's knowledge and guidance, those things would not be a possibility. Joe's class offered not just a tutorial on the structure of a joke and how to present yourself on stage, it also offered a perspective on where your comedic voice should come from. This alone has been invaluable to me over the years. I believe anyone can benefit from this experience, from the young gung ho stand up comic hopeful, to the person that has always wanted to try stand up." Josh Accardo - comedian, actor, and writer
