Make 'em laugh!

Do you love to make people laugh? Do you know someone who always gets people ROFL?

Calling all comedians, actors and anyone who thinks they'd like to perform comedy. Popular comedian Ranney Lawrence, "ranney," will conduct a comedy workshop at the Patel Conservatory on July 12 and July 19.

Here's your chance to learn from a professional in the entertainment industry. Improve your skills, gain confidence and learn about the ins and outs of the business of comedy.

Ranney has performed worldwide, mounting eight one-man shows over the last decade. Most notably, he headlined at the Comedy Cellar in Dublin, Ireland, and The Comedy Store in London, England, where he was nominated for Best International Poet by London’s Farrago Poetry Group.

His latest show, The Chicken or the Egg will be July 16-17, 2010 at American Stage. He co-founded and co-stars in The Unusual Suspects of Comedy: Stand-up’s Fearless Foursome in central Florida since May, 2009.

At the upcoming workshop, Ranney will help students of various experience levels learn the path to their own brainstorming, writing and developing process.

So what are you waiting for? Here's your chance to learn how to hone your ability to make people laugh!

Tuition is $110 for both nights. To register, or for more information, call 813-222-1002.