Minneapolis Writers Room
Empowering the next generation of
comedy writers in Minnesota
Enjoy making others laugh? Do you find yourself performing standup in the mirror for fun? Want to write the next hit TV show? Interested in learning more about comedy and taking your skills to the next level?
You’re in the right place.
About the Program
The Minneapolis Writers Room is a casual, safe, inclusive, and collaborative space supporting the next generation of comedy writers in Minneapolis.
The objective of the Writers Room is to help high school-aged writers deepen their love for all things comedy and writing in a safe, supportive, and accessible way. And the best part? It’s completely free!
Throughout time in the writers room, participants will:
Enhance writing skills
Better develop their comedic voice
Learn the ins-and-outs of personal branding
Learn how to proactively identify opportunities
Create tangible portfolio pieces
And more!
Program Details
The program is 100% virtual and led by Minneapolis-based comedian and writer, Jon Savitt. With nearly a decade of comedic writing experience, Savitt has been featured in places like The Washington Post, Funny or Die, College Humor, TIME, NBC News, MTV, MPR, WCCO, and more. He’s written on numerous shows, has collaborated with everyone from popular athletes to politicians, and has performed at comedy festivals across the country, most recently performing at the Twin Cities Jewish Humor Festival in Minneapolis.
Currently, the Writers Room meets virtually via Zoom.
Have questions or interested in joining?
*Space limited