Manhattan Comedy School

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Attack of the Knope. September 26th needs to get here faster than Leslie can murder a stack of JJ’s waffles.

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Comedy Secrets, courtesy of Andy Engel

Andy Engel knows the NY comedy scene just like the back of his hand. Hold on, I have to drive him to the ER because he thinks one of the moles on the back of his hand looks irregular. False alarm. He knows the NY comedy scene <em>better</em> than the back of his hand. As founder of the Manhattan Comedy School and director of new talent for the Gotham Comedy Club, Andy's amassed a better working knowledge of the city's comedy landscape than anyone else in the tri-state area. So, it's absolutely ridiculous that he's offering his time-tested and mother-approved insights--for FREE--to anyone and everyone this Saturday, July 20. That's a slick deal, and yet there's more: in the FREE one-and-a-half hour seminar, Andy will be joined by Wali Collins, Cory Kahaney, Harrison Greenbaum, Karen Bergreen, and Jimmy Faila. I can't imagine why you're still reading; unless you need to give your eyes something to do while you're busy picking your jaw off the floor. Now give your fingers something to do and click the link to register: http://www.manhattancomedyschool.com/classes-and-registration/free-workshop/ And don't worry about that spot on your hand -- get it checked out after the workshop.

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My hour standup special ROB DELANEY LIVE at the BOWERY BALLROOM can be streamed on Netflix in many countries around the world. Please watch it Angela.

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Live--with a pinch of brown sugar--is the only way to take Rob Delaney.

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CollegeHumor’s first film Coffee Town stars Glenn Howerton, Ben Schwartz and… Josh Groban?! Check out the trailer here.

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Josh Groban, the velvet-voiced comedy genius!

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Andy Engel Wants You -- to be on the same show as Jim Gaffigan and Jerry Seinfeld!

Hi,

My name is Andy Engel, I’m the Director of New Talent at Gotham Comedy Club and at Levity Live. I’m also an Associate Producer for David Brenner’s “What’s So Funny?” and a Talent Coordinator for Ryan Seacrest and Mark Cuban’s AXSTV show “Gotham Comedy Live.” I really enjoy helping young comics get to the next level in their career. At a recent New Talent show that I produced we had over 150 people who were very excited to see Jim Gaffigan do my show for the 50th time this year. Industry that came included: CAA, Comedy Central, Don Buchwald & Assoc., Paradigm, Film producer Ami Ankin & others. I would like to book you for a show as well, if you would like to learn more please read below:

I produce the best new talent shows in NYC for stand-up comics!

The DVDs that comics get from my Gotham New Talent shows are superior to every other club.

They’ve helped countless comics receive development deals, managers, agents and bookings.

If you are serious about your comedy career, then you need a professional quality DVD – You can get that at a Gotham New Talent show.

Recent industry, who have attended shows include: ICM, William Morris Endeavor, Denis Leary’s management co., Kevin James’ management co., the Montreal comedy festival, The SXSW festival, and many more.

Recent celebrity drop-ins at my shows have included: Jerry Seinfeld, Louis CK, Jim Gaffigan, Judah Friedlander, Sherri Shepherd and many others.

Please e-mail me your full name and direct phone numbers if you’re interested.

For more testimonials click here

http://www.manhattancomedyschool.com/talent-shows/

Best,

Andy Engel

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Jim Gaffigan - “I have been participating in Andy’s New Talent shows for over 10 years now, first as a bringer and now as a guest. What keeps bringing me back are the enthusiastic audiences and quality of shows. Andy is the best at this stuff.”

Comedian Regina DeCicco - “So I basically went from having no representation to having both a manager and an agent for Voice-Overs! Thanks again for making it happen, Andy!”

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You Can Do Stand-Up Comedy -- Summer Edition!

Are you the “funny guy/girl" in your office? Are you always the life of the party? Have you always wished you were the life of the party? Think you’re funny, but wonder what strangers will think? If your answer is “yes" to any of these questions (and even if it’s not), you won’t want to miss Gotham Comedy Club and The Manhattan Comedy School’s next seminar on July 20th!

Speakers include:

Wali Collins - Letterman, Comedy Central half hour special, The View, hosted events for President Obama and Michele Obama

Cory Kahaney - HBO, Comedy Central, The Late Show with Letterman

Harrison Greenbaum - Spike TV, WE, SIRIUS Satellite Radio

Karen Bergreen - Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, New Joke City and her recent novel “Following Polly" has received rave reviews from The New York Times and Oprah. Karen is also the instructor for Manhattan Comedy School.

Jimmy Faila - ESPN, Today Show, and his own radio show “Off the Meter” on Westwood One.

Plus Andrew Engel, founder of the Manhattan Comedy School and comedy producer.

This seminar is perfect even if you don’t want to quit your day job. “You Can Do Stand-Up Comedy" is not only an informative seminar for anyone interested in improving your public speaking skills, helping your sales presentations, or helping you get started in stand-up comedy, but it is also very entertaining and funny.

Topics covered include: how & where to get started, 5 ways to get stage time in New York City, what to put on your DVD, and basic rules for writing a joke, and much, much more. There will also be a Q&A session. Representatives from the Manhattan Comedy School will be on hand to provide information on the 8-week course taught at New York’s top Comedy School. The graduation show for this class is a live performance at Gotham Comedy Club where students will receive a FREE broadcast quality DVD.

Date: July 20, 2013 Check In at 11:30am

Held at Gotham Comedy Club 208 West 23rd St. Between 7th and 8th Avenues Speakers subject to change

For more info, call: 212-462-3200

Register here: http://www.manhattancomedyschool.com/classes-and-registration/free-workshop/

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Inside Mitch Hedberg’s Comedy Notebooks

Mitch Hedberg was Twitter before Twitter. His jokes were short, inane, and timeless. He was on the road, doing stand-up 300 nights a year, living off vending machines, writing constantly about the world he saw around him. “Mitch wrote some of the best jokes of the last three decades,” says Mike Birbiglia, who like most young comedians idolized Hedberg. “He is one comedian who all comedians agree is great.” Hedberg was never without a pen, and he never threw away a notebook. Since his death in 2005 from a drug overdose, his wife, Lynn Shawcroft, has kept most of the notebooks private. But this year, she opened them up to GQ. The results? A master class in comedy.

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Guten Pranks or The Gutenest Pranks?

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You Can Do Stand-Up Comedy -- Again!

Gotham Comedy Club and The Manhattan Comedy School are producing another stand-up comedy seminar Sunday, June 9th (that's 6/9, pervs) at Gotham Comedy Club — still for FREE! What a bargain, in this economy!

Try stand-up for the first time or work humor into your verbal and written communication repertoire. It's a win-win!

Learn from national-headlining comedians offering extremely helpful (and hilarious) advice for anyone looking to break into stand-up.

This workshop is the perfect introduction to taking the stage as a stand-up. Sign up here!

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Fallon to Take Over 'Tonight' During Winter Olympics; Seth Meyers to Start Feb. 24 | Deadline

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Passing the Late Night torch -- go for the gold, Meyers!

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Intern cross-promotion! Follow Harris as he tackles the NY open mic scene -- one ham sandwich at a time.

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You Can Do Stand-Up Comedy!

Gotham Comedy Club and The Manhattan Comedy School are producing a stand-up comedy seminar this Saturday, May 4th at Gotham Comedy Club — for FREE!

It’s perfect for anyone, whether you’re trying stand-up for the first time or just want to incorporate humor into your writing and speaking abilities.

The speakers are hilarious, national-headlining comedians who offer extremely valuable (and very funny) advice for people wanting to break into stand-up.

This seminar is the perfect first step for any curious comedy fans. Sign up here!

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Comedy 101: Manhattan Comedy School at Levity Live

Newsday reporter Chris Serico—along with other tri-state comedy fans—received a first-rate comedy education at Levity Live in West Nyack, NY, courtesy of Manhattan Comedy School’s premier instructor, Cory Kahaney.

  Six classes of constructing and fine-tuning (and constructive fine-tuning) culminate in a polished five-minute set, as seen here.

  If laughter's the best medicine, then forget health insurance, and sign up for classes today! Your funny bone will thank you.