WHEN: Sunday, February 15th: 11am-3pm

COST: $100 + Tax

INSTRUCTOR: Sebastian Fazio and Amanda Custodio

LOCATION: Comedy Bar Bloor

Since the days of Dean Martin, roasting has been a beloved tradition in the comedy world. With the emergence of Kill Tony and the Roast Battle League, it’s become a full-fledged globalized sport, being graced by such icons like Anthony Jeselnik, Jeff Ross and Nikki Glaser 

Take your first steps into this exciting corner of comedy with Sebastian Fazio and Amanda Custodio. You’ll learn how to write insults from the ground up, and become a Roast Master in no time! 

What You’ll Walk Away with: 

1.  Foundations of a Roast Joke 

Identifying “hits” in a target that can be turned into insult comedy gold 

The best way to set up and knock a joke down, to get the biggest punch in the shortest time

2. Structuring a Roast Set

Learn how to organize your jokes during a battle or set to give them each the showcase they deserve 

Learn how to adapt and write on the fly to address whatever comes up during a show 

3. Your very first Roast Battle

The workshop ends with a 3 joke each roast battle between you and a partner. Take everything you’ve learned up to that point show off your new skills!

Who Should Attend 

New comedians looking to break into one of the hottest new markets in comedy 

Pro comedians looking to take the principles of roast writing to give their current material an edge 

Anyone who’s ever wanted to throw a roast of their own, whether it be at a party or the office.

WARNING: As with all roasts, no subject matter is off limits. While funny is always the main goal, it might not be to everyone’s tastes. Please exercise discretion before enrolling!