Take your stand-up to the next level with:
tom eschelman’s In-person INTERMEDIATE Workshop
This workshop is designed for ambitious, aspiring comedians ready to sharpen their game with focused, one-on-one attention.
If that’s you, and you’ll be in NYC for a month, this could be the perfect next step in your comedy journey!
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Tom has a very firm grasp of comedic tools that I never knew existed until I started working with him (taken his In-person Workshop multiple times). Not only will he help you elevate and punch-up your jokes and get you to see them from a point of view that you never considered, but he will also be there to serve as a guide and a coach to help you navigate the journey of stand-up comedy. I’m truly grateful that I found him. He’s the real deal!
—Moonie Desvarieux
what is it?
It’s an intermediate workshop built for serious, aspiring comedians ready to take their game to the next level.
It combines supportive in-person group workouts with personalized one-on-one coaching for maximum growth.
Held in-person in New York City, spots are limited—so if you’re committed to getting better, don’t wait to reach out!
When Tom was working to become a professional comedian, three things made a huge difference in his progress:
1️⃣ Weekly “workout rooms” with committed peers—more structured and productive than open mics, where he could get constructive feedback from an experienced pro.
2️⃣ Weekly 1-on-1 writing sessions with a mentor—someone who could help him build the instincts of a pro and elevate his writing to a whole new level.
3️⃣ A monthly “low pressure” show—a well-attended, real audience but without the eyes of club bookers—just a gig to take risks and grow.
These three elements are at the heart of this workshop. They helped Tom build REAL momentum—and they can do the same for you!
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“Working with Tom Eschelman has been a complete game changer. Tom is a comic's comic..a teacher's teacher...in the years since I have been in the business, I have never come across someone as dedicated to his craft and to helping others as Tom. I went from a meandering comic storyteller to having an authentic comedic set in a matter of weeks (In-person Workshop). I am now more confident when I perform. Tom wants you to be better than good...he wants you to soar with your comedic voice and his well-placed guidance.”
—Alice Chumard
what’s included
3 group workshops
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These in-person workshops take place at Pearl Studios, conveniently located near Penn Station in the heart of Manhattan.
Everyone gets stage time and personalized feedback from Tom—as well as insights from the group—making each session dynamic, supportive, and growth-focused.
3 one-on-one Sessions
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These private work sessions with Tom are held over Zoom and run for one hour each.
They’re ideal for polishing or expanding existing material, brainstorming and developing new bits, or reviewing and critiquing past performances to help you grow faster and kill more on stage.
A Live performance
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The show is held at Room52—a lively, intimate comedy venue in Midtown Manhattan.
It’s the perfect space to test new material and sharpen your performance in front of a real audience. It allows you to perform with pros and past audiences have raved about the quality of the show.
(Must bring at least two guests to perform.)
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“Before this workshop, I always created my stand-up material by trying to “be funny” or trying to be clever and witty. Through Tom’s workshop I learned that instead of forcing punchlines, I can actually craft comedy that reflects my real emotions and raw truths of my experiences. Not only do I feel much more connected to what I am saying on stage, but I am also getting much bigger and more consistent laughs during my sets. I highly recommend Tom’s workshop to anyone looking to grow in stand-up comedy!”
—Andrew Dorman
benefits
✅ polish & expand current bits
✅ develop new material
✅ detailed line-by-line feedback
✅ Improve “laughs per minute”
✅ Fine-tune performances
✅ Improve comedic instincts
✅ more effective than open mics
✅ connect with dedicated peers
✅ Perform in a fun, live show
✅ build more momentum
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“Tom’s comedy workshop, where you perform weekly in class and then get one-on-one coaching, is invaluable. He sees things other teachers have never pointed out. He has a perspective on comedy writing that makes your set come alive. He's a pro and knows what works. Since I started working with Tom, my confidence has improved and my laughs per minute have increased 1,014% but who's counting?!”
—Cyndy Cecil
Upcoming NYC workshops
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April/May 2025
Can’t make one workshop or the show at the end? Just let us know, and we might be able to work something out.
In-person Workshops in Midtown Manhattan:
Thursday, 4/24/25, 7:00—10:00PM
Thursday, 5/01/25, 7:00—10:00PM
Thursday, 5/08/25, 7:00—10:00PM
1-on-1 Writing Sessions:
Includes 3 One-Hour Sessions
Scheduled Weekly
Live Performance @ Room52 in Midtown Manhattan:
Thursday, 5/15/25, 8:00—10:00PM
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May/June 2025
Save $50 with Early Registration – Offer Ends Friday, May 16 at Midnight (EST)!
Can’t make one workshop or the show at the end? Just let us know, and we might be able to work something out.
In-person Workshops in Midtown Manhattan (NYC):
Thursday, 5/29/25, 7:00—10:00PM
Thursday, 6/05/25, 7:00—10:00PM
Thursday, 6/12/25, 7:00—10:00PM
1-on-1 Sessions:
Includes 3 One-Hour Sessions
Scheduled Weekly
Live Performance @ Room52 in Midtown Manhattan (NYC):
Friday, 6/20/25, 8:00—10:00PM
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“This workshop took my understanding of comedy and my confidence to perform to a whole new level. I learned ways to up-level my material that I didn't even know existed. Tom's approach to stand-up and feedback was a game changer, turning my writing into stage ready jokes. It significantly increased my laughs per minute and the difference between my prior shows and this one was huge. I highly recommend this workshop!”
—Ollie Smith
Ready to transform
your comedy experience?
✅ Improve Laughs Per Minute
✅ Create More Authentic Material
✅ Be More Undeniable on Stage
✅ Save Months or Years of Time
Your Investment: $475
early registration: $425
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“This workshop was great because Tom doesn't just give you a fish (joke), he teaches you how to run a large scale commercial fishing enterprise.”
—Steve Cohen
