Wang's World Comedy is co-produced by seasoned talent manager Jason Steinberg of Steinberg Talent Management and Taiwanese comedian Vickie Wang. Find us on Instagram @wangsworldcomedy!
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Description
So You Want to Try Stand-Up?
This is a beginner-friendly comedy workshop designed to help you get to your first tight five—and, more importantly, give you the tools and confidence to keep going.
Whether you’ve never touched a mic, tried one open mic and hated it, or wrote a few jokes but didn’t know how to move forward, this workshop will give you structure, clarity, and momentum.
This class is open to all beginners, no prior comedy experience required.
What You’ll Learn
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
- Handle stage fright and manage nerves
- Write your first stand-up set
- Find your comedic voice and build a writing habit
- Navigate early-stage comedy spaces and build community
- Take practical next steps after your first class
What You’ll Leave With
- Class notes and writing prompts
- A recommended reading list
- Clear next steps—whether that’s your first open mic or booking a show
Our goal: that you’ll still be doing comedy a year from now.
Who This Workshop Is For
- Total beginners
- People curious about stand-up but intimidated by open mics
- Writers, performers, or creatives looking to try comedy
- Anyone who wants a supportive, practical introduction to stand-up
Event Details
- 🕒 Time: 3:00–6:00 PM
- 📅 Date: Saturday, March 14
- 📍 Location: Sugar Mouse | 47 3rd Avenue (between E 10th & 11th), New York, NY
- 👥 Capacity: Limited to 15 students
- 💸 Fee: $75
Instructor Bio
Vickie Wang is a Taiwanese comedian, writer, and interpreter who has taken the mic from Shanghai to Taipei to New York City. She has opened for Atsuko Okatsuka, Jenny Yang, and Kiki Yeung, and co-produces the long-running Wang’s World Comedy showcase in NYC.
Before moving to New York, Vickie spent nearly a decade in Shanghai writing bilingual copy for Disney, publishing books for LEGO, and performing stand-up under censorship. Her teaching style is practical, supportive, and focused on helping new comics build sustainable habits.
Refund Policy
Tickets are transferable but non-refundable. If you can no longer attend, please contact the organizer as early as possible.
Can’t Make This One?
No worries. Leave your info in this interest form and you’ll be the first to hear about future beginner stand-up workshops.
Date & Time
Sat, Mar 14, 2026 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Venue Details
Sugar Mouse
47 3rd AvenueNew York, New York 10003
