

Mon, Jul 21
|Hopkinton Center for the Arts
Intro to Stand-Up Comedy with Mike K.
In this five-week course, students will learn the fundamentals of stand-up comedy, from developing a unique on-stage persona to transforming personal stories into polished routines.
Time & Location
Jul 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – Aug 18, 2025, 9:00 PM
Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe St, Hopkinton, MA 01748, USA
About the event
In this five-week course, students will learn the fundamentals of stand-up comedy, from developing a unique on-stage persona to transforming personal stories into polished routines. Through guided writing exercises, performance techniques, and group feedback, students will build confidence, sharpen their comedic voice, and take the stage in a graduation showcase that friends and families can attend on August 25.
Perfect for aspiring comedians, performers, or anyone looking to improve public speaking with humor.
Instructor: Mike Koutrobis
Mike Koutrobis has been entertaining audiences as a stand-up comedian for over twenty years, performing on stages across the country, including the Borgata in Atlantic City, Dangerfield’s & Gotham in NYC, Foxwoods & Mohegan, and even overseas for the U.S. troops. Most recently, Mike released his comedy special, Live From Nashua, on YouTube, delivering his signature high-energy storytelling and sharp wit to audiences everywhere.
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