Physical Comedy for Stand-Ups: A Workshop with Claire Parlette & Hunter Hirsh

Move over mic stands — your whole body is the punchline.

Stand-up isn’t just about clever lines — it’s about how you deliver them. Whether you’re a high-energy act or deadpan to your core, physicality can take your set from forgettable to unforgettable.

In this dynamic workshop, Chicago comedy scene standouts Claire Parlette and Hunter Hirsh — known for their inventive, bold, and hilarious physicality — will teach you how to:

• Use body language and movement to amplify jokes

• Turn awkward silences into visual punchlines

• Add physical “tags” to elevate bits without more words

• Explore the line between stand-up and clown, without losing your voice

• Build a unique, physical stage presence that stays with the audience

Expect laughs, movement, and exercises that get you out of your head and into your body. Whether you want to dial up your energy or just stop pacing like a trapped raccoon, this workshop will help you move with intention — and kill harder doing it.

Comedy isn’t just heard. It’s seen. So make 'em look.