Comedy Business Class-- @ Holiday Inn, Altamonte Springs (Orlando)
230 W. Hwy. 436, Altamonte Springs
Sunday, August 7, 2005 from 10am to 6pm.

Learn to be a working comedian

You've taken the 'How to be Funny' classes, you're doing the the open mikes, you've read the books, you're writing material...now what? Where do you go from here? What do you need to get started? How do you succeed? How do you market yourself? You can be the funniest person, but if no one sees your act...

If you want to make a living in the comedy business, you need to treat it like one. That's where this class is invaluable. Perfect for those fresh in the business and for those who are always wondering, "why can't I get any work?"

We will discuss the importance of:
*Solid promotional material
*Marketing and promoting yourself
*Getting into the clubs
*Networking
*Merchandising
*Corporate, college and cruise ship work

...all this and so much more will be covered.

Instructed by: Derek Richards, 11 year comedy veteran who has:
*performed across the United States including Alaska and Puerto Rico
*done shows in 9 countries for our Armed Forces...including Cuba, Iraq and Afghanistan
*over 100 corporate shows to his credit

Comments:

"Great seminar...you need to check it out." --Joel Pace, Heffron Talent/Comedy Zone
"I highly recommend this class." --Larry Silver, Groucho's Comedy Clubs

"Worth much more than I paid." --Joel Marks, Miami

"Wish the class was longer." --Cheri Burr, West Palm Beach

"Very comprehensive, most informative. If you have any desire to be a working comic, take this class." --Gypsy Travis, Charlotte 

"I feel the vast amount of info you gave us will be helpful now and in the future." --Joel Stice, Chattanooga

"I just finished attending Derek Richards' class and highly recommend it to everyone.... I feel that I now have a complete grasp of the business aspect of comedy. If he comes to your town take his class! You won't regret it!" -- Kiley Gray, Knoxville
"I absolutely LOVED your class!!! I've never learned so much in such a short amount of time...I actually feel like you don't charge enough, and I should give you some more money." --Lisa Eicholtz, Miami
"Derek, I have one word for you AWESOME!! That's what this class was. You have given us valuable information that we can use for the rest of our lives. Not only did you touch on business, but even the personal aspects of comedy such as health, and keeping our relationships with our family and friends healthy. I feel I got way beyond what I paid for this class. Your teaching style and the material that you put together for us left me motivated and inspired. I will recommend this class to every comedian I know." --Phenecia Banks, Detroit  

Cost is $150 per person. Registration deadline is July 22nd. Class size is limited to 15 people!

Contact Derek at (561)310-9662 or laughman@earthlink.net
We'll break for an hour for lunch. The Holiday Inn has a great restaurant which makes it real convenient to grab a bite to eat on the premises.

Deposit of $75 guarantees your space. Please mail check or money order (along with your E-mail address and phone number) to:
Derek Richards, 3901 S. Flagler Dr. #303, West Palm Beach, Florida 33405.
Look forward to seeing you there!
For directions to the Holiday Inn, call 407-862-4455.
Derek Richards
www.derekrichards.com