American Comedy Institute

The American Comedy Institute is a comedy school in New York City.[1] It was established in 1989 by Stephen Rosenfield[2] and offers monthly stand-up comedy workshops as well as a One Year Program in Comedy Performing and Writing. It is the first comedy school in the United States to be accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theater (NAST).[3][4]

History

American Comedy Institute (ACI) was founded by Stephen Rosenfield in 1989. It started as a comedy workshop in the living room of his apartment and has grown into a fully-fledged comedy school. It was accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theater (NAST) in 2012.[3]

Available courses

Standup comedy workshops

The American Comedy Institute offers monthly standup comedy classes which can be completed over 2–3 weeks or as a five day intensive.[5]

One Year Program in Comedy Writing and Performing

The One Year Program in Comedy Performing and Writing is a comprehensive training program for people who plan to make comedy their careers. The program offers classes in:

The program offers an industry showcase at Gotham Comedy Club upon completion.[6]

Private comedy coaching

The American Comedy Institute offers private coaching sessions with Stephen Rosenfield and Lexi Cullen-Baker.[7]

Comedy classes for children and teens

The American Comedy Institute recently began a stand-up comedy workshop for kids and teens in Montclair, New Jersey. Becky Veduccio is the instructor for these workshops.[8]

Notable alumni
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In the media

TV

ACI was featured on CBS TV, MSNBC's "America's Talking", the STARZ television mini-series, "Stand Up or Shut Up!", hosted by Michael Somerville,[10] and the British television show, "ChoccyWoccyDooDah".[11]

Radio

Stephen Rosenfield was interviewed by Betty-Lynn White and Garrison Leykam from "Those Diner n Motorcycle Guys" on Blog Talk Radio.[12]

Online articles

Stephen Rosenfield and the American Comedy Institute are quoted or mentioned in various articles:

BBC News

Comedy Beat

NY Times

University of Florida

Trib Live

CBS News

YouTube

American Comedy Institute: Stand-up Comedy Workshop

American Comedy Institute: NY's Comedy School

American Comedy Institute: Alumni on Late Night TV

References
  1. "American Comedy Institute".
  2. "Stephen Rosenfield". American Comedy Institute. March 18, 2016. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
  3. "NAST".
  4. "Broadway World".
  5. "American Comedy Institute: Classes".
  6. "Backstage".
  7. "American Comedy Institute: Private Coaching".
  8. "American Comedy Institute: Kids & Teens Comedy Classes".
  9. "ACI Alumni on Late Night TV".
  10. "IMDb".
  11. "ACI on British TV Show ChoccyWoccyDooDah".
  12. "Stephen Rosenfield on Blog Talk Radio". Archived from the original on 2015-12-11.

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