Comedy Classes
Take the Mic. Own the Stage.
Your comedy journey starts here.
Whether you’ve never touched a mic or you’re ready to take your set to the next level, we’ve built 4 unique paths designed to get you confident, funny, and stage-ready.
Offers stage time spots after graduation at a Top Comedy Club.
Ryan Dacalos is the booker of Matinee with Ry Daddy at New York Comedy Club, running every weekend—Saturdays at 4 PM (Upper West Side) and 5 PM (Midtown), and most Sundays at 5 PM (Midtown).
Ryan has booked or welcomed surprise drop-ins from stars like T.J. Miller, Leslie Jones, Rob Schneider, Vinny Guadagnino (MTV’s Jersey Shore), Mark Normand, Sam Morril, Judah Friedlander, Jay Pharoah, Dave Attell, Pete Davidson, and more.
Chris Murphy’s students are performing nationwide with credits including Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show, Conan, Gutfeld, Last Comic Standing, and Funny Girls.
Chris Murphy is a working comedian having appeared on TV shows: A&E’s Evening at the Improv, , Caroline‘s comedy hour, Comedy Central’s Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, DIRECT TV , and Amazon prime.
Choose the option that fits you best—or combine them for maximum growth.
Package 1: Intro to Comedy with Chris Murphy
Build your set.
Option 1 – $295 Package
Starts: October 14 (Tuesday)
October 21, October 28, November 4, November 11
6:00PM - 8:00PM weekly
Beginner to Intermediate Stand-Up Comedy Classes.
Go deeper with a step-by-step program that helps you develop material, polish your stage presence, and get feedback along the way.
Weekly classes (Five weekly consecutive sessions)
· Peer and instructor feedback
· A complete 5 minute set ready to perform by the end of the course
· Fun, low-pressure zoom group setting
· Get two spots at pro show at a NYC comedy club after graduation
Package 1 – The Intro Workshop with Chris Murphy
Package 2: Intro to Comedy with Chris Murphy
Option 2 – $295 Package
Starts: October 15 (Wednesday)
October 22, October 29, November 5, Novermber 12
6:00PM - 8:00PM weekly
Build your set.
Beginner to Intermediate Stand-Up Comedy Classes.
Go deeper with a step-by-step program that helps you develop material, polish your stage presence, and get feedback along the way.
Weekly classes (Five weekly consecutive sessions)
· Peer and instructor feedback
· A complete 5 minute set ready to perform by the end of the course
· Fun, low-pressure zoom group setting
· Get two spots at pro show at a NYC comedy club after graduation
Package 2 – Comedy Course with Chris Murphy
Package 3: Workshop on Stand-Up and Comedy Show Production with Ryan Dacalos
Option 3 – $345 Package
Starts: October 16 (Thursday)
October 23, October 30, November 6, November 13
6:00PM - 8:00PM weekly
Personalized attention.
Work directly with the Ryan Dacalos (booker of the Ry Daddy shows) who’ll sharpen your material, punch up your jokes, and give you the insider guidance you need to stand out.
Custom feedback for your style and your comedy set.
Perfect for comics serious about progressing fast
Perfect for beginners, intermediates, or experienced comics who want to sharpen their jokes and learn insider tips on comedy show production.
Weekly classes (Five weekly consecutive sessions)
· Peer and instructor feedback
· A complete 5 minute set ready to perform by the end of the course
· Fun, low-pressure zoom group setting
· Get two spots at pro show at a NYC comedy club after graduation watched by show booker Ryan Dacalos
Package 3 – Hybrid Workshop with Ryan Dacalos
Package 4: Workshop on Stand-Up and Comedy Show Production with Ryan Dacalos
Option 4 – $345 Package
Starts: October 18 (Saturday)
October 25, November 1, November 8, November 15
12:00PM - 2:00PM weekly
Personalized attention.
Work directly with the Ryan Dacalos (booker of the Ry Daddy shows) who’ll sharpen your material, punch up your jokes, and give you the insider guidance you need to stand out.
Custom feedback for your style and your comedy set.
Perfect for comics serious about progressing fast
Perfect for beginners, intermediates, or experienced comics who want to sharpen their jokes and learn insider tips on comedy show production.
Weekly classes (Five weekly consecutive sessions)
· Peer and instructor feedback
· A complete 5 minute set ready to perform by the end of the course
· Fun, low-pressure zoom group setting
· Get two spots at pro show at a NYC comedy club after graduation watched by show booker Ryan Dacalos
Package 4 – Hybrid Workshop with Ryan Dacalos


