Comedy: Standup 2-Hour Workshop

June 20, 2026 1:00 PM –3:00 PM

5339 Cliff Gookin Boulevard Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 891-2146
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Overview

Workshop is ages 15+

This two hour workshop will cover the fundamentals of what makes for comedy, standup comedy in general, and joke writing best practices.Also, bring some jokes in and get feedback from Chris.

About your instructor: Chris Griggs

Chris is an actor, improviser and standup comedian originally from Memphis, now living in New York. He studied improv over 20 years (standup over 16 years) and finished programs with Second City, UCB, and The People’s Improv Theater (The Pit). He teaches improv and standup comedy at the Pit for over 15 years now and performed short-form improv on the TV show World Cup Comedy produced by Kelsey Grammer. He has also taught improvisation at AMDA College and New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts for years.

As a performer, he's been on NBC's Blacklist, Hulu, Starz, Netflix, TV Land, IFC, and more.

Admission

$15