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American comedy institute stand up comedy workshop
The American Comedy Institute is a comedy school in New York City. It was established in 1989 by Stephen Rosenfield 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).
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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.
Stand-up Comedy Workshops
The American Comedy Institute offers monthly standup comedy classes which can be completed over 2–3 weeks or as a 5 day intensive.
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:
Standup
Improv
Acting
Sketch Writing and Performing
Late Night Talk Show Writing and Performing
Webisode Writing, Performing, and Producing
Sitcom Audition Technique
Commercial Audition Technique
The Business of Comedy
The program offers an industry showcase at Gotham Comedy Club upon completion.
Private Comedy Coaching
The American Comedy Institute offers private coaching sessions with Stephen Rosenfield and Lexi Cullen-Baker.
Kids and Teens Comedy Classes
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.
Notable Alumni
Jim Gaffigan
Michelle Buteau
Ben Rosenfield
Tom Shillue
Jessica Kirson
Andrew Ginsburg
Gregory Korostishevsky
Esther Ku
Carmen Lynch
Yannis Pappas
Aaron Karo
Rene Franco
Steven Fales
Michael Somerville
Nick Cobb
Megan McCormick
Ted Greenberg
Joe Grossman
Mara Altman
Dana Eagle
Sunda Croonquist
Brad Trackman
Mary Dimino
Ethan Herschenfeld
Preston Gitlin
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, and the British television show, "ChoccyWoccyDooDah".
Radio
Stephen Rosenfield was interviewed by Betty-Lynn White and Garrison Leykam from "Those Diner n Motorcycle Guys" on Blog Talk Radio.
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