Hip To Be Square Comedy

02/26/2024

says "Spark welcomes comedian Tina Friml to Knoxville! as you have seen on Jimmy Kimmel, Tonight Show, and Comedy Central - on March 4, Monday, 5:30 PM at 221 Cumberland Ave."

Tickets are available here - https://www.sparktn.org/

12/21/2023

Fantastic show for Comedy versus Humanity (2023)

12/19/2023

says "Will be part of the Empire comedy team for Sexy all the time comedy madrid Wednesday night 'Comedy vs Humanity' show at 21:00 alongside Dan Feist. Get your tickets now as it will sell out!"

Here is cards against humanity to a new level! Two team will compete and you will decide which one is funnier! Someone will fit your humor!

09/27/2023

Fantastic comedy writing workshop with Peabody Award winner / thanks to everyone who attended .augustus .tyler / after class discussion (2023)

09/25/2023

Here's a fun and exciting opportunity for you, Knoxville!

SNL, Comedy Central, and Tonight Show with Jay Leno writer, Rich Talarico, will be holding a comedy writing seminar! Rich will share insights and writing techniques from his 20+ years in late-night television.

This is the perfect night for current and aspiring on-air personalities! Thank you for making this possible, Hip To Be Square Comedy

09/25/2023

Hip2B² Comedy Presents Key & Peele, SNL, Peabody Award Winner Comedy Writer RICH TALARICO, TOMORROW - TUESDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER, 6-10 PM, in DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE!!! 🤩

Rich Talarico is a Peabody® Award winner who boasts four Emmy® nominations, as well as four Writers Guild Award nominations. Rich is a distinguished writer/producer known for his significant contributions to Key & Peele. Rich wrote K&P favorites Substitute Teacher, Racist Zombies, Karim and Jahar, Hatz, Teaching Center, Obama Greets, Black Ice, and many more. Rich wrote and produced on some of the biggest comedy shows in late-night; MADtv, and The Tonight Show w. Jay Leno, Saturday Night Live, and the critically acclaimed, Review.

Rich is an alum of Chicago's Second City and has appeared in featured roles on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, MADtv, the feature film High Fidelity, and A&W Root Beer's classic TV ad, "Mr. Dumass.” Talarico’s extensive experience in the comedy industry has made him a sought-after teacher, writer, and consultant.

Rich Talarico (writer/producer for Saturday Night Live, Comedy Central's Key & Peele, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno) will be teaching a FOUR-HOUR WORKSHOP TOMORROW, September 26th at 6 PM in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee.

Rich's class will focus on - 1) Joke writing 2) Comedy skit writing and 3) Movie scene writing for comedic effect ✅

Rich shares insights and writing techniques from his 20+ years in late-night TV (SNL, MADtv, Key & Peele, The Tonight Show) and from having written five resident company shows for Second City in Chicago. Students will learn comedy basics — how to write jokes, and how to brainstorm and pitch. The group will also learn how to support others’ ideas - a key writers’ room skill.

Reserve your spot online NOW at hiptobesquarecomedy.com/writing 🙌

09/25/2023

Hip2B² Comedy Presents Key & Peele, SNL, Peabody Award Winner Comedy Writer RICH TALARICO

TOMORROW, TUESDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER, 6-10 PM, DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE

Rich Talarico is a Peabody® Award winner who boasts four Emmy® nominations, as well as four Writers Guild Award nominations. Rich is a distinguished writer/producer known for his significant contributions to Key & Peele. Rich wrote K&P favorites Substitute Teacher, Racist Zombies, Karim and Jahar, Hatz, Teaching Center, Obama Greets, Black Ice, and many more. Rich wrote and produced on some of the biggest comedy shows in late-night; MADtv, and The Tonight Show w. Jay Leno, Saturday Night Live, and the critically acclaimed, Review.

Rich is an alum of Chicago's Second City and has appeared in featured roles on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, MADtv, the feature film High Fidelity, and A&W Root Beer's classic TV ad, "Mr. Dumass.” Talarico’s extensive experience in the comedy industry has made him a sought-after teacher, writer, and consultant.

Rich Talarico (writer/producer for Saturday Night Live, Comedy Central's Key & Peele, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno) will be teaching a four-hour workshop on Tuesday, September 26th at 6 PM in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee.

Rich's class will focus on - 1) Joke writing 2) Comedy skit writing and 3) Movie scene writing for comedic effect

Rich shares insights and writing techniques from his 20+ years in late-night TV (SNL, MADtv, Key & Peele, The Tonight Show) and from having written five resident company shows for Second City in Chicago. Students will learn comedy basics — how to write jokes, and how to brainstorm and pitch. The group will also learn how to support others’ ideas - a key writers’ room skill.

Reserve your spot online now at hiptobesquarecomedy.com/writing

Click here for a free $5.00 coupon at Hip2B² Comedy Presents: Rich Talarico's Comedy Writing Workshop!

09/19/2023

If you wanna learn how to write better and funny material, clear your evening EXACTLY A WEEK FROM NOW! We've got the perfect opportunity for YOU. ✅

Comedy Central, MADtv, SNL writer and Peabody winner RICH TALARICO is holding a 4-hour workshop in Downtown Knoxville for aspiring comedy writers, producers, and performers! 👍🏼

GRAB a seat and attend an awesome comedy writing workshop with us!!! 🤓

Happening on September 26th, Tuesday, 6pm-10pm.
$50 per person only. 🎟

Seats are LIMITED. Secure your slot NOW at hiptobesquarecomedy.com/writing! 🙌🏼

09/15/2023

A classic gutbuster. If you know, YOU KNOW. 😂

But if you want to know more- especially about writing funny material like this iconic Key and Peele skit- you MUST attend our upcoming comedy writing workshop!!! 🤓

We are bringing you NO LESS than the man who gave us this gift and forever changed the way we read Aaron, Blake, Jacqueline, and Denice…
Comedy Central, MADtv, SNL writer and Peabody winner RICH TALARICO is holding a 4-hour workshop in Downtown Knoxville for aspiring comedy writers, producers, and performers! 👏🏼

Happening on September 26th, Tuesday, 6pm-10pm.

$50 per person only. 👍🏼

Seats are LIMITED. Secure yours at hiptobesquarecomedy.com/writing! 🙌🏼

09/14/2023

with with hosts and of (2023)

09/14/2023