Stand-Up Comedy Classes
Comedy Classes
Learn stand-up from working comedians — in person at JP’s most Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM, or online via Zoom.
In-person instructor · Wednesdays 6:30 PM
Jim Perry
Jim Perry is the owner of JP’s Comedy Club. He is also a comedian who has performed all over the country. In addition, Jim is an actor and screenwriter- he has been featured on radio, television and movies. Jim has a Master’s Degree in Adult Education and has been teaching and facilitating classes for over 20 years. His stand-up comedy class, which is held on scheduled Wednesdays at JP’s Comedy Club, is for students who want to learn stand-up comedy, people who just want to be funny at home, socially or at work and for regular comedians who are looking to strengthen their current material/act.
Contact
Jim Perry, Owner – JP’s Comedy Club
(480) 567-5248 · JPsComedyClub@outlook.com
In-person instructor · While Jim is on tour
Rocco Belsito
Rocco Belsito is a sharp, witty observational comedian whose material explores sobriety, marriage, and the quiet desperation of adulthood with dry humor and unexpected twists.
Based in Arizona, Rocco has spent years writing and performing stand-up in clubs, theaters, and recovery shows. His comedy resonates with anyone who’s tried to get their life together—only to find it becoming a little stranger in the process.
With an honest and relatable style, Rocco brings real-life perspective, strong writing, and stage experience to both his performances and his teaching.
Online instructor · Via Zoom
Barry Neal
Barry Neal is the owner of Entertainmentmax, Inc., one of the largest comedy booking companies in the country. He is also a touring national headliner with over 20 TV appearances. He teaches a stand-up comedy class for students who want to take comedy seriously. The class focuses on two main points:
The business of stand-up comedy. So many comics are funny, but they don’t treat the business side seriously, and thus many bookers won’t work with them, and agents and managers simply don’t take them as clients. As a booker and comedy manager, Barry can help navigate this for you.
The writing of the material. We work in a late night comedy format where everyone works on each other’s material. Barry finds this helps with your own writing and can get you ready to be on a late night staff. We trim the fat, punch up the jokes, add tags and callbacks.
The first class can be a free audit. Classes run Wednesdays from 4–6 PM PST via Zoom as an 8-week course.
Contact
Barry Neal, President – Entertainmentmax, Inc.
(661) 269-1860 · BARRY@EntertainmentMax.net
Ready to hit the stage?
In-person classes are held most Wednesdays at 6:30 PM, but not every week due to holidays and Jim’s touring schedule. Always check the schedule and register before you arrive. Classes are for ages 18+.