Got an idea for a show? Spend two hours with Dan learning how to get it off the ground—from finding a venue and shaping the night to booking people, promoting it and building a community around it.
Choosing a venue, equipment and what you need on the day
Creating the atmosphere, planning show flow and show etiquette
Finding contacts, reaching out to performers and paying them
Writing a press release and contacting media
Making posters and videos; social media and free promotion
Work one-on-one with Dan Galea on producing your live comedy show. Bring an idea, your questions or a show you’re already planning. Get practical guidance on venues, lineups, budgets, promotion and running the night.
FALL 2026 / COMEDY BAR BLOOR
YOUR NEXT ACT.
A first set? A stronger set? There’s a place for you here.
01WITH DAN GALEA
Core stand-up
Your first set starts here.
Turn an idea into a joke, and a joke into a set. Work on writing, timing, storytelling and connecting with an audience while building the confidence to perform your own material.
Seven in-studio classes, followed by a filmed showcase.
Spend seven weeks sharpening your jokes, trying different comedy styles and developing your own voice. Work with Dan on stagecraft, delivery and a tighter, more distinctive performance.
Seven in-studio classes, followed by a filmed showcase.
Ages 18+. Comedy Bar lists no prerequisites or experience requirement for either course. Prices are in CAD; availability and final totals are shown at registration.
Dan Galea is a Toronto comedian, writer, actor and producer. He’ll work with you on the thing that makes your material yours—from a first idea to putting it in front of a room.
