Doors at 7:00 PM || Writing at 7:30 PM || FREE Creative Experience
Please bring: Your sense of humor, something to write on, and something to write with!

Participants get a complimentary beverage or a drink coupon for a future Sherbino program, because comedy should be loose, not thirsty!

Looking to stretch your creative muscles? Just want some free funny on a Wednesday night? You’re in luck! The Sherbino is launching a brand-new program: Sherbino Writers Room: Sketch Comedy!

Led by long-time Sherbino Night Live writer and local comedic comrade Lexi Trachy, this drop-in writing group welcomes anyone interested in writing (or just laughing through) sketch comedy. Whether you’re a seasoned joke-slinger or just sketch-curious, no experience is necessary; everyone is welcome!

Meetings will take place twice a month on Wednesdays, from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM. August meetings will be set on July 23.

What to expect from a Writers Room session:

• Table reads of group work  
• Group idea sharing and editing
• Brainstorming games and inspiration exercises
• Collaborative idea-sharing
• Laughs (hopefully)

Let’s get writing. Let’s get weird. Let’s get funny again.

Frank James Lesson (YouTube Summary)

(From: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLzw99DOPN8)

Key takeaways:

• Start with a relatable premise
• Use a strong plot and clear structure
• Escalation: build to absurdity in steps
• Reversal: twist the premise or status quo
• Two strong characters with opposing objectives
• Avoid a string of jokes—tie everything into story
• Keep it concise and purposeful

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JULY 23rd’s Assignment

📝 Each participant will bring one sketch concept grounded in localized content.

• Doesn’t need to fit into any prior structure (town meeting, game show, etc.).
• Focus on ideas relevant to our region—no national or broad sketches.
• Use the Frank James formula to guide development.
• We’ll workshop one or two sketches as a group to improve and shape.

Assignment may span several weeks. Goal is to collaboratively edit and enhance sketches into stage-ready material.