8-Week Lab: Creating your Sketch Comedy Portfolio

5 Spots Remain! Learn from Luke Kelly-Clyne, producer, writer, and the current Head of Studio at Kevin Hart’s HartBeat, with Emmy and NAACP Image Award-nominated projects on Netflix, Hulu, and more!

You will walk away with a polished portfolio of 3–5 original sketches ready for submission!

Ready to turn your funny ideas into professional-grade sketches? Whether you dream of writing for Saturday Night Live, Late Night, or creating your own viral series, this 8-week intensive will give you the tools, feedback, and industry-ready portfolio to stand out. By the end of the course, you’ll have a polished sketch packet—the golden ticket for staffing submissions, comedy festivals, and writers’ rooms.

Many aspiring comedy writers struggle with sketch structure, pacing, and balancing satire without being preachy. Without expert feedback, sketches can fall flat or fail to showcase your unique comedic voice. Writers often miss how to build memorable characters, heighten the game, and create satisfying endings. This lab will help you avoid these missteps and refine your work through weekly coaching and targeted assignments.

Luke Kelly-Clyne is a seasoned comedy producer and writer currently heading Kevin Hart’s HartBeat Studio, where he oversees projects across major platforms like Netflix and Hulu. He brings insider knowledge from many sketch comedy writers rooms. Luke’s hands-on approach and industry experience make him an invaluable mentor for anyone serious about sketch comedy today.

Throughout this interactive 8-week lab, you’ll master the essential structures and styles of sketch comedy, from character-driven pieces to parody, political satire, and ensemble sketches. By the end, you’ll have a polished portfolio of 3 to 5 original sketches ready to submit to writers’ rooms, comedy festivals, or staffing opportunities.

Along the way, you’ll receive insider tips on pitching, formatting, and avoiding common submission mistakes. The lab includes weekly workshops and personalized one-on-one sessions, giving you detailed feedback to sharpen your comedic voice, heighten your sketches for maximum laughs, and craft strong, memorable endings.

This interactive Stage 32 lab is held on Zoom and goes substantially more in depth than a Stage 32 webinar. Best of all? As soon as you sign up you will be linked on email with your Stage 32 Educator and given a questionnaire to fill out and send back to them. You will have access to your Educator for the duration of your class by email to ask them any questions you have about your craft or career - it’s like having a mentor on demand! And, if you can't make a live session, don't worry! All class recordings will be available 48 hours after each session and you will be able to view them in your Library on your Stage 32 profile. Finally, you can expand your network with like-minded creatives - you'll have a dedicated lounge for interactive support and discussions with your fellow classmates!