Comedy Accelerator Program

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Comedy Accelerator Program

$2,250.00 $5,200.00

MCS ADVANCED MENTORSHIP · ONLY 3 OPENINGS

Stop guessing your next move in comedy.

A 12-month career development program with Andy Engel, industry pros and Emmy winners, backed by real stage time in top NYC comedy clubs.

12 months · 10 no-bringer guest spots · 2 MCS classes · 3 private lessons · pro team reviews twice a year

$2,250, paid in full at enrollment. Price increases to $2,700 on Monday, October 26.

I've spent more than 30 years producing shows and developing comedians in New York. Most comics don't stall because they lack talent. They stall because they don't have experienced professionals helping them decide what's working, what needs to change and what their next move should be.

The comedians who move forward have experienced people in their corner, and enough stage time to put that guidance into practice.

I'm offering both to just three comedians this year. I'm keeping it to three on purpose so each person receives serious individual attention.

— Andy Engel, Founder & Director

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What your 12 months include

01$900 value

Two MCS classes and industry guidance

Two Manhattan Comedy School classes of your choice, plus ongoing professional guidance to help you make smarter decisions about your comedy career.

02$2,000 value

10 guest spots, no bringer requirement

Ten guest spots on MCS-produced shows with no bringer requirement, including shows currently running at Comic Strip Live, Rodney's and Bill's Supper Club. Consistent NYC stage time without constantly asking friends to buy tickets so you can perform.

03$1,500 value

Pro team review of your work, twice a year

Our professional team evaluates your material, structure, delivery, openers, closers and overall development, with specific feedback on what to keep, cut and improve.

04$600 value

Three private one-hour lessons with a pro

Three one-on-one coaching sessions with professional comedians focused entirely on your material, performance and development.

05$300 value

Final career strategy and plan

At the end of the program, we evaluate your progress and develop a specific strategy for your next steps.

Why no-bringer stage time matters

A typical NYC bringer show can cost your five guests $200 or more in tickets and drink minimums just so you can perform. Your 10 guest spots have no bringer requirement. You concentrate on your comedy, not on selling seats.

$200+what one bringer show can cost your five guests
10guest spots in top NYC rooms, no bringer requirement
0seats you have to sell to get on stage

The value

2 MCS classes and industry guidance$900
10 guest spots, no bringer requirement$2,000
Professional team review, twice a year$1,500
3 private one-hour lessons$600
Final career strategy and plan$300
Total value$5,300
Your price$2,250
Paid in full at enrollment Save $450 before Monday, Oct 26 Apply for one of 3 spots

Price increases to $2,700 on Monday, October 26. Only 3 openings.

MCS alumni

Brian KoppelmanCo-creator of Billions and screenwriter of Ocean's Thirteen and Rounders
Jimmy FaillaHost of Fox Across America and Fox News Saturday Night
Ryan ReissMonologue writer, Late Night with Seth Meyers

Emma Willmann · Carmen Lynch · Pedro Gonzalez and many others whose work has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Comedy Central and other major platforms.

Manhattan Comedy School has been seen inThe New York Times · The Wall Street Journal · CNN

The advanced opportunities

There is another potential part of this mentorship that could become extremely valuable. These opportunities are not automatic or guaranteed. Only when my team and I believe you and your material are truly ready will we consider helping open these additional doors:

Comedy festivals

Guidance on which festivals make sense for you and, when appropriate, introductions to festival producers and owners.

Industry introductions

Potential introductions to agents, managers, comedy club owners, producers and other industry professionals.

Major club opportunities

Guidance on when you're ready to pursue auditions and opportunities at major comedy clubs.

Paid work

When your act reaches the appropriate professional level, help identifying and potentially connecting you with paid comedy opportunities.

Who this is for

  • You're already performing and serious about reaching another level.
  • You want professional judgment, not just encouragement.
  • You want NYC stage time without repeatedly asking friends to buy tickets.
  • You want experienced professionals evaluating your work.
  • You're prepared to commit to a serious year of development.

This program isn't for everybody. It's for three serious comedians.

How it works

  1. Apply

    Use the Apply button, or call Andy directly at 832-780-4127. We already have interest, so don't wait.

  2. Andy reviews every applicant

    Andy personally reviews every application and speaks with each finalist before offering a spot. If it isn't the right fit, you're refunded in full.

  3. Your year begins

    $2,250, paid in full at enrollment. We schedule your classes, guest spots, private lessons and your first pro team review.

Enrollment closes when the three spots are filled.

We reserve the right to refund and move someone out of the program at any time for any reason. Once your spot is confirmed, no refunds, no exchanges, no cancellations.

Apply for one of only 3 spots

Andy personally reviews every applicant and speaks with each finalist before offering a spot. Spots are very limited and we already have interest.

Apply for one of 3 spots $2,250, paid in full at enrollment. Price increases to $2,700 on Monday, October 26.

Prefer to talk? Call Andy at 832-780-4127 or email aengelcomedy@gmail.com.

P.S. Having an experienced, Emmy-winning team working with you and advising you for an entire year can be a major game changer in your career development, one that far exceeds the cost of this mentorship. Only three people will be accepted.