Storytelling for Standups: A Workshop with Sean Flannery

Great stand-up isn't just punchlines — it's perspective. It's voice. It's a damn good story.

Join veteran comedian, producer, and author Sean Blair Flannery for a workshop that dives deep into the art of storytelling on stage. With nearly two decades in comedy, Sean is the mind behind the hit show The Blackout Diaries, where comedians spin hilarious (and often chaotic) true tales. He's also the author of Places I Can’t Return To — a memoir that proves comedy and catastrophe go hand-in-hand.

In this interactive workshop, Sean will answer questions like:

• How do I know if a story will work on stage?

• Where do punchlines live inside a longer anecdote?

• How can I sneak storytelling into a tight 5-minute set?

• What makes a storytelling show successful — and how do I start one?

Whether you're a joke machine looking to stretch out, or a comic with too many wild stories to know where to begin, this workshop will help you turn your real-life moments into unforgettable sets.