10 HUMOR & COMEDY CLASSES FOR KIDS

In these stressful times, for young people, the use of humor, as an art form or as a coping mechanism, can transform kids into confident, witty, and sensitive human beings.

The curriculum was developed by Dr. Bernie Furshpan, Marketing Expert and Executive Director of The NY Hysterical Society, with help from Lois Oliveira, Co-Developer of Keeping Every Child Safe, an evidence-based Parenting Program, Communications Expert and the former Co-Director of The New York State Project To Implement Career Education.  

They conduct the classes with help from professional comedians, who share their skills, talents, and experience with the kids. 

As has been stressed in prestigious medical publications as well as the NY Times, Forbes, CNN, and other national media, it is true… “LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE!”

Learning stand-up comedy and humor skills provide kids with:

• Confidence building and overcoming stage fright
• Character building 
• How to know what, when, where, and how to make something funny
• Public speaking and writing skills that apply to various careers and occupational skills
• Impromptu speaking skills; quick, think-on-your-feet, wit
• Acting and performing techniques 

Comedy Producer, Bernie Furshpan, is the lead instructor and is joined by working comics who give their feedback in several of the classes.  For more info about Bernie Furshpan, click here.

Policies:

• Students are urged to participate in each class.
• Students will be required to be respectful to each other.
• Students will be encouraged to be creative and sometimes, silly.
• All material and video samples used in this program are PG-13 rated.
• We avoid matters of racism, vulgarity and what is generally considered to be offensive. 
• Includes a digital manual via email for printing prior to classes.  There are homework assignments included. 

Classes Cover

• History of Humor and Laughter
• Improvisational Exercises
• Different styles of comedy and samples
• Glossary of Terms 
• Comedy writing and delivery skills
• How to use humor in communications and interpersonal relationships

Each multi-week session culminates in a performance by the kids and established comedians. Classes are conducted on Zoom. The graduates receive a Certificate of Program Completion.

“Laughter is the best medicine and these classes give kids a safe space to share frustrations as they learn the art and science of comedy.”  — Former NY State Mental Health Official

"What an amazing experience you gave the kids. They were all so impressive and we are so grateful. Our family all loved it- even from England. So fun." — Diana H. (satisfied parent)

"Thank you so much, Bernie! What a great class. It was so much fun seeing my daughter get excited writing down material, and playing around with it. Thank you again for your tireless work and dedication to the kids." —  Chad V. (satisfied parent)

"Thank you, Bernie, for making a positive difference in my child’s life and I hope this program will continue to grow.  For any parent considering a comedy class taught by Bernie, please, think no further.  Sometimes we don’t know the effect we can have on others.  Thank you again for being such a positive influence on my child.  What a gift."  — Linda N. (satisfied parent)

"Thank you so much for giving my son such a great experience in your class. The show yesterday was terrific!" — Jen B. (satisfied parent)