Time To Follow Your Dream!

Stand-Up University is a first rate school instructed by Professional Comedians who teach the fine art of stand-up comedy. Over this seven week course students are encouraged to create and perform an original 5-8 minute routine which depicts the comical essence of whom they really are. Each week students get up on stage to work on their "act" with exercises designed to hone their comedic skills. On the 6th week students, now turned comedians, wi9ll actually perform in TWO shows at two of Long Island's top comedy clubs. A video- tape of your performance will be given to you, so that your first time on stage can be remembered forever!

"I've known Peter Bales for over twenty years, and I highly recommend Stand-Up University. I just hope the thing gets successful enough so he can buy chairs for the students and they can eventually sit down.  A bit more seriously, if you want to get started in the comedy business, or just have a good time performing on stage, Stand-Up University is absolutely the best route... with the smartest and funniest guide."

Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling, Comedian and head writer of The Howard Stern Show

"I worked with Peter Bales in the eighties when he directed The Laughter Company so I know he does an outstanding job.  As Eppy Epperman would say, Stand-Up University is "EXCELLENT!!!"

"I began my comedy career on Long Island and I've known Peter Bales for years. Believe me, anyone who dreams about doing stand-up comedy owes it to themselves get up and give it a try... and Stand-Up University is really a great way to get started!"
Kevin James,  Comedian and star of the hit CBS sitcom King of Queens

Phil Stanley (the one liner attorney) and I both auditioned at the New York Comedy Club in the city today for a spot.  We both seemed to do pretty good.  We then both did THE COMEDY CELLAR in Manhattan, and, not to brag (although I guess I am), a bunch of people (comics included) told us that we were the best two acts of the show.  A few people were surprised that we have only been doing this a short time.  I keep telling every single one of them to check out your website or call about Stand Up U.  Phil and I were talking after going on the auditions and then doing the Comedy Cellar, and it is amazing how more comfortable we seem to be on stage.  We haven't bombed. Its all because of the class, and again, we can't thank you guys enough. We saw so many other comics today, playing with the mic stand, twirling the mic wire, long and longer setups, etc.  Thanks again for all your help!

Chris Williamson, Comedian, Alumni Stand Up University

George Rini, Comedian, Alumni Class Assistant

Dear Rich, Steve and Peter,

Last night I performed in a show at NYC's Gotham Comedy Club, it went great. I don't mean to sound immodest when I say, so far in my career, I had the opportunity to perform on the same bill as Emo Phillips, Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock. To say comedy for me has been a very cool experience, is an understatement! I wanted to say thanks for getting me into comedy, and giving me a forum to get a "running start" four years ago. I'm at a point where the phone is ringing with paid gigs, I'm doing some roadwork in Connecticut and New Jersey, some corporate gigs this Spring, and I also have an upcoming spot on "Saturday Night Live" as an extra.

I'm bouncing around NYC, making contacts/friends, performing and having a blast! The tools that "Stand-Up U" have given me are only registering now, because now that I am consistently getting on stage they are so relevant. Many times, I find myself saying, "Oh, That's what those guys meant!" I also left your classes with a set of material that I could truly call my own, and learned the integrity of writing and performing my own material. Much of the material that I had written in your class I still use and have become somewhat signature pieces, helping me to establish a distinct character. I just wanted you to know that your time and hard work has made me a comic that writes and performs with great pride and always strives to keep getting better. So, thanks again.

Tony Colletti, Comedian, Alumni Stand Up University

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Suddenly the spot light is on you and you speak.  To your astonishment, everyone laughs, which is just what you wanted.  It seemed a minor miracle to me, but thanks to three great teachers at Stand-Up University and their wonderful time and talent, I became a graduate, performed stand-up comedy and found that it was a blast!  Somehow they manage to take the funniest parts of you and pull them out onto the stage for everyone (including yourself) to see!  And the next thing you know, you are having one wonderful time!  Thanks go to Peter, Rich and Steve for taking my insanity and making it something to laugh at...in a very good way!
 

With gratitude and laughter, Louise Campbell Comedienne, Alumni, Stand-Up University

Follow Your Dream . . .To Be A Comedian