Sketch Comedy Lab

Arcade offers Sketch Comedy Lab as a way for writers to get feedback and to test out their sketches in front of an audience. To participate, sign up for a Writers Lab session and submit your sketch. After the Writers Lab, there will be a deadline for sending your revised sketch to be in the Sketch Comedy Lab show, a staged reading where actors perform the sketches with scripts in hand with light blocking and no props.

OCTOBER 2024
WRITERS LAB SESSIONS

Facilitators: Amanda Buchheit and Sydney DuBose
Writers Lab dates:
Sunday, October 6, 2024, 1:30-4 pm
Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 6:30-9 pm
(Please only sign up for one date!)

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Sketch Comedy Lab FAQ

Any guidelines for the script I submit? 

Guidelines for sketch submissions are as follows: 

    • Sketches should be no longer than six (6) pages. 
    • Sketches should be written for the stage (rather than for filming) to allow for ease of staging. 
    • Completed drafts of sketches will get the most out of this process. 
    • Groups may submit a script but one representative must be identified to attend the Writers Lab and oversee the edits.
    • Any scripts that contain jokes or content that go against Arcade’s values or inclusivity statement will not be considered for participation.

I registered for a Writers Lab date. How do I submit my sketch?

Once you’ve registered for a Writers Lab date, you will get a Confirmation Email from Showclix. In that email, look for the instructions to “submit your sketch”. If you are having any trouble submitting, please email us at sketch [@] arcadecomedytheater.com.

I heard that Sketch Comedy Lab is looking for actors and directors. How do I sign up to be considered?

Actors please fill out this form to be considered for upcoming Sketch Comedy Lab shows:
https://forms.gle/LZ3HFXr99wXVAdJW9

Directors please email us at sketch [@] arcadecomedytheater.com