Format: Audio Recording - MP3 Download or Audio CD

Presenter: Joel Madison

Writing scripted comedy is a dynamic, collaborative process. Re-writing scripted comedy is what a writers? room is all about. This session will mirror the tasks and atmosphere of a professional rewrite room as you and your fellow attendees dig into a real sitcom script under the direction of industry veteran Joel Madison (?Roseanne,? ?Fresh Prince,? ?Undeclared?). You will have the opportunity to review and study pages of a real script in the weeks before the workshop and gather your thoughts on how to improve a few pages from your own comedy perspective. Then, in a group setting, pitch your new jokes, scenes and even entire story lines to Joel and your fellow attendees as everyone collaborates to hammer out a better, funnier version of the script. As Joel moderates this fun and lively session, he will also share his own hilarious anecdotes from the TV and movie trenches, giving you a true insider?s view of the scripted writing experience. Whether you want to jump in and pitch your own jokes or you simply want to see what a real comedy writers? room is all about, this session will give you a perspective that you can?t get anywhere outside of Hollywood.