Well, Linda is already very funny. We all enjoy her jokes and sense of humour. This is a course being offered in the SFU 55+ program this Sept/Oct and seemed like a fun thing to do and Linda was game. I think it will be a blast taking it with her!
Course name: Finding Your Funny: Discover Standup Comedy. Prof: Janice Bannister
Standup comedy is considered one of the most difficult performance art forms. Yet getting a laugh can be one of the most exhilarating of feelings. You’ll participate in this course by telling parts of your life story and adding the punchlines in the right places. You’ll learn to be your authentic self and to get smiles and downright belly laughs. And don’t worry; you get to pick the parts of your life you want to share.
We will discuss comedy’s role in our lives and how nearly every subject can be developed into a comedy skit. We’ll work collaboratively to generate jokes and develop your performance style. Depending on interest, we may end with a showcase performance.
Linda and I have known each other since we were four years old. We got up to lots of hi jinx (well, they were mostly Linda;s ideas...I was a goody goody at the time...)
