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don't listen to denice85's smear campaign. s/he posts no qualifications re: how long s/he was at the san francisco comedy college, why the students are supposedly ""low calibur"" [sic], etc. pay no heed.
i've attended/performed at the SF comedy college for 17 months, and i can say, hands down, that if you're looking to make it in standup comedy or as a MC, there's no better place to study. that's why over 3,000 comedians have come through the school, making it the largest in america. why else would DAVID LETTERMAN's booker choose to hold his auditions here every year if it's terrible? he wouldn't. thanks to the college, my peers have been on shows like CELEBRITY REHAB, LAST COMIC STANDING, and LIVE AT GOTHAM; they've performed at prestigious festivals like the montreal and johnny carson; they've produced their own pro money-making shows in every major city; they've placed in every major comedy contest; and, yes, many of them ARE making a living doing comedy. people hang around the college for a long time because there's no other place in san francisco where you can get on stage 3-5 times per week, for paying audiences, with 3, 5, or even 10 minutes of time, and with the benefit of a supportive network of pro teachers and comedians who give each other punchlines and tags and ideas and feedback. comedians outside of the college think we're a cult because we have it so good!!! many of us have performed at pro showcases and open mics in LA, NYC, Boston, and SF, and have yet to see a community that's as supportive as what you'll find at the comedy college. and it's inclusive--we've got comedians who are male... female... straight... gay... trans... 14... over 60... bipolar... anorexic... you name it. stop by for a show, then just ask around. ask the brand new comedians what they think, what their experience has been. that's the best proof. and you'll see. it's top-notch instruction from comedians who are really doing it! and it all starts here: sfcomedycollege dot com
it's too bad that denice85 was disappointed. every now and then, somebody tries standup comedy, discovers how difficult it is, and then quits, disappointed and sour because it isn't easy. read: standup is hard. you've gotta really want it. but the amazing comedians at the college, the sheer number of sold-out shows that are held there weekly, and its standing in the industry all speak for themselves. check AOL and Yelp -- the comedy college is the #1 comedy club in SF. if you're thinking about a career in standup, come see for yourself!!! there's no better place to start, or continue, your standup career.
Pros: constant support & feedback from peers and pro teachers
Cons: comedy's hard. stick with it!
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