Our Classes
MOOD MADNESS
Saturday, November 7 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(1 DAY SESSION)
**SOLD OUT – Check back soon for the next class**
Teens and adults welcome. Whether you’re a standup comic or a sketch or improv player, this class is perfect for enhancing your overall performance and delivery. Drills and Exercises dedicated to strictly diversifying your range, expansion, depth and authenticity of mood and attitude is the focus in this class. Enrollment is limited. Tuition $125.
Mood Madness
Saturday, November 7 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
$125.00
How to Write Sketch and Standup Comedy with the Fast and Funny Formula
Saturday, November 14 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(1 DAY SESSION)
Lessons culled from Kerr’s book: “Build To Laugh: How to Write Sketch Comedy with the Fast and Funny Formula,” will come to life during this class, where students discover the various reasons/categories of what makes people laugh and how to tap into one’s comedic “brand.” Students will also learn how to harness their comedic voice and write to their satirical points of view. Lessons enable students to build a sketch from scratch to the big finish!
How to Write Sketch and Standup Comedy with the Fast and Funny Formula
Saturday, November 14 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
$125.00
How to Prepare and Pitch Yourself to Seek Talent Agency Representation
Saturday, December 12 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
(1 DAY SESSION)
The Orange County Crazies is often asked by its students what to do to get themselves out into the comedy world to get gigs and move their comedy career and pursuits forward. Especially those who have studied and honed their skills at the Crazies and who feel they are ready to venture out. On Saturday morning, December 12, 2026 from 9 a.m. to noon, Artistic Director, Cherie Kerr, will lay out the steps (and items needed) to help you reach out to seek representation. Class will be held at the De Pietro Performance Center inside the main theater space. We are opening enrollment this week. Please plan to bring a device or notepad with which to take notes (there will be no handouts!). You may also bring any current materials you have in the works for pitching purposes as we plan to have a short segment during the workshop to evaluate and critique some of them and offer suggestions.
Prepare & Pitch
Saturday, December 12, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$125.00
BEGINNER STANDUP
Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. starting January 13 – February 17 (6 SESSIONS)
Whether you have a pet peeve or an absurd story to tell, the OC Crazies can help you fashion that information into a funny bit. The Crazies welcomes first-timers to its standup comedy classes–those who have always had a passion to try this comedic art form, but were too shy to try it. Class size is limited to 4 students.
BEGINNER STANDUP
Wednesdays Starting: Wed., January 13 – 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Ends: Wed., February 17 – 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
$525.00
BEGINNER STANDUP
Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. starting January 13 – February 17 (6 SESSIONS)
Whether you have a pet peeve or an absurd story to tell, the OC Crazies can help you fashion that information into a funny bit. The Crazies welcomes first-timers to its standup comedy classes–those who have always had a passion to try this comedic art form, but were too shy to try it. Class size is limited to 4 students.
BEGINNER STANDUP
Wednesdays Starting: Wed., January 13 – 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Ends: Wed., February 17 – 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
$525.00
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS!!!
Email: assistant@occrazies.com to sign up for various volunteer tasks!
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The Orange County Crazies offers classes in Improv, Stand-up, Sketch Comedy, and Workshops on how to develop Original Characters as well as workshop on filmmaking. The Orange County Crazies also offer Tween and Teen classes, as well as comedy writing classes. Courses range from weekly sessions to one-day weekend classes, and one-week classes. Graduation performances follow each class series. The OC Crazies conduct all classes and shows on-site at The De Pietro Performance Center in Santa Ana in its 78-seat, black-box theater.
Over the past 34 years, the Orange County Crazies has become an enviable institution as it remains the longest-running and most prominent organization of its kind in the County of Orange. Based in Santa Ana, California, the O.C. Crazies school and the quality of its classes are unmatched, and the student performances are crowd-pleasing. The organization was founded by Cherie Kerr, a founding member of the famed L.A. Groundlings, who has served as the organization’s Artistic Director since the non-profit comedy organization’s inception. Since its inception, the Crazies has garnered stellar reviews and numerous awards for its original and creative works, as well as for its unparalleled school of comedy.
Please Support Our Incredible Sponsors
Zov’s Restaurant – Tustin, CA – (714) 838-8855
Pop’s Cafe – Santa Ana – (714) 543-2772
Chapter One: The Modern Local, Downtown Santa Ana – (714) 352-2225
OC Crazies
The Orange County Crazies offers classes in Improv, Stand-up, Sketch Comedy, and workshops for how to develop Original Characters, Tween, and Teen classes, as well as writing classes.
Get in Touch
De Pietro Performance Center 809 N. Main St. Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714)-550-9890
assistant@occrazies.com
