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).
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.
The American Comedy Institute offers monthly standup comedy classes which can be completed over 2–3 weeks or as a 5 day intensive.
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:
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.
The American Comedy Institute offers private coaching sessions with Stephen Rosenfield and Lexi Cullen-Baker.
The American Comedy Institute recently began a stand-up comedy workshop for kids and teens in Montclair, New Jersey. is the instructor for these workshops.
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