STORYTELLING 101
YOU'VE GOT A STORY. NOW MAKE IT UNFORGETTABLE.
Storytelling 101 — Saturdays starting July 18 · 10 AM–1 PM · Instructor: Laura House · Ages 18+The story doesn't have to be ready — this is where you find it.
This course takes the story you've been dying to tell and helps you shape it into something hilarious, heartwarming, and completely yours. Over 6 weeks we work on story structure, stage presence, finding your voice, and rounding out all the intricate and important moments that make your story land. This 6-week course meets once a week for 3 hours in The Nest, culminating in a live storytelling show on one of The Crow stages.
What this class actually doesFrom dinner party to The Crow stage
FIND YOUR STORY'S STRUCTURE
Every great story has a shape. We help you find yours — where it starts, where it turns, and where it lands.
BUILD YOUR STAGE PRESENCE
The story is only half of it. We work on pacing, physicality, and finding the courage to keep going when the going gets tough.
LAND THE LAUGH. KEEP THE HEART.
The best stories do both. We help you find the funny without losing the feeling.
PERFORM A FINAL SHOWCASE
The class ends with a live showcase on August 23rd — a real audience, a real Crow stage, and a high-res video of your performance to keep forever.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTHEAR FROM PAST STORYTELLERS.
Meet your instructorLAURA HOUSE
Laura is an Emmy-nominated writer and one of The Crow's most beloved instructors. Her students consistently describe her feedback as equal parts surgical and encouraging — the rare combination that actually makes you better.
THE DETAILS
Day + time
Saturdays
10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location
The Crow Comedy
Santa Monica, CA
Class dates
July 18 July 25 Aug 1 Aug 8 Aug 15 Aug 22
Final Showcase: August 23rd at 5 PM.
Tuition includes a high-resolution video of your performance. You do the work, you keep the tape.
Is this class right for you?
Storytelling 101 is open to everyone — no previous experience necessary. If you've got a story worth telling, this class is for you.
*Need ADA accommodations? Please reach out before your first class so we can make sure the room is set up for you.
YOUR STORY IS READY.
NOW SO ARE YOU.
Six weeks. A real stage. A room full of people who can't wait to hear what you have to say.
