Sitting Down to Stand Up!

adult stand-up comedy class with comic and radio personality John DaCosse

Ages: 18 – Adult
Mondays | March 16 – April 13, 2026
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Showcase: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (Time TBD)

Cost: $250 Standard | $187.50 RCSA Now

This high-energy, 5-week class is designed to sharpen the skills that make great public speakers and to create an unforgettable stand-up set. Whether you want to command a room during a presentation, tell stories that actually land, or finally figure out why some jokes soar while others… politely disappear, this class has you covered. Expect a supportive, playful environment with plenty of laughs, low-pressure practice, and practical tools you can use immediately. No prior comedy or speaking experience required. Students just need a willingness to try, take risks, and have fun. The final class will culminate in a short “Open Mic Graduation” presentation on the Raue stage!

Tuition: $250

John DaCosse – has been a professional stand-up comedian for 40 years and still going strong traveling the globe!! He’s shared the stage with comics Brad Garrett, Dave Chapelle, George Lopez, Sebastian, Ron White, and Kevin James just to name a few. A warm-up studio comic for Rosie O’Donnel, Oprah, and Jerry Springer and has performed my own Stand up on Comedy Central, NBC Friday Nights, and Comics Unleashed!! “But most importantly I like to have fun!!!”