Want to know how to create dynamic comedic characters and memorable audition scenes for Network Diversity showcases?

Encompass presents a two-day online workshop where you learn what a network diversity showcase is and how to create dynamic auditions for them. We will focus on the CBS diversity showcase and how to write and create authentic and funny characters for them. We will also work on ABC and NBC diversity showcase workshops and how to create memorable scene auditions. This course is made up of 3 components: Understanding your brand and comedic voice, writing and developing comedic characters from physicality to writing, and how to audition authentically with scenes.

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Sat 3/18 and Sun 3/19 

On Zoom

5-8pm EST / 2-5pm PST

Sliding Scale $120-$300

Meet Your Teachers

Chris Renfro and Nikki McKenzie are both alumni of the CBS Diversity Showcase 2019 and are comedians and house performers with UCB LA. They are working professionals in TV and film. Most notable credits for Chris Renfro are Queer AF, The L Word, Tom Swift and Good Trouble. Most notable credits for Nikki McKenzie are Seal Team, Prank Encounters, Magnum PI and The Wedding Contest.